Microsoft 365 Administrator Essentials MS-102 Virtual Classroom Live July 13, 2026

Price: $2,295

This course runs for a duration of 5 days.

The class will run daily from 8 AM CT to 4 PM CT.

Class Location: Virtual LIVE Instructor Led - Virtual Live Classroom.

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Description

Did you know that 73% of IT professionals say identity management is their most complex challenge, yet only 12% feel truly confident managing it? That confidence gap represents both the biggest obstacle and the greatest opportunity in your IT career. In this course, you'll bridge that gap by mastering the four critical pillars that separate overwhelmed administrators from confident Microsoft 365 Administrator Essentials experts.

This comprehensive course covers the essential elements every administrator must master: strategic tenant management that scales with your organization, seamless identity synchronization that connects your hybrid environment, robust security frameworks that stop threats before they start, and compliance management that keeps auditors smiling and executives sleeping soundly.

This course is essential for professionals pursuing the Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert credential.

Objectives:

This course provides hands-on experience across the following key elements of Microsoft 365 administration: tenant setup, user identity, Microsoft 365 security and compliance, and hybrid integration. After completion, participants will be able to:

Configure Microsoft 365 tenants, subscriptions, roles, and licenses
Implement Microsoft 365 identity synchronization using Microsoft Entra tools like Azure AD Connect and Cloud Sync
Manage Microsoft 365 Apps installation and client connectivity
Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Exchange Online Protection, and threat intelligence
Apply Microsoft Purview features like retention policies, insider risk, and sensitivity labels
Monitor Microsoft Secure Score and implement compliance features for regulatory requirements

Audience

This course is designed for persons aspiring to the Microsoft 365 Administrator role and have completed at least one of the Microsoft 365 role-based administrator certification paths.

Course Overview

Module 1: Configure Your Microsoft 365 Tenant

Set up and configure your Microsoft 365 environment
Manage users, licenses, and mail contacts
Create and manage groups in Microsoft 365
Add and configure custom domains
Set up client connectivity for Microsoft 365 Apps

Module 2: Microsoft 365 Tenant Management

Manage organizational profile and subscription settings
Configure administrative roles and permissions
Monitor service health and tenant-level alerts
Optimize Microsoft 365 app deployment and management

Module 3: Implement Identity Synchronization

Plan for and implement Azure AD Connect and Cloud Sync
Configure hybrid identity and authentication methods
Manage synchronized users and password options

Module 4: Explore Security Metrics in Microsoft 365 Defender

Understand common threat vectors and breach scenarios
Use Microsoft Secure Score to measure security posture
Explore Identity Protection insights and metrics

Module 5: Manage Your Security Services in Microsoft 365 Defender

Configure Exchange Online Protection
Implement Safe Attachments and Safe Links policies
Manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Module 6: Implement Threat Protection by Using Microsoft 365 Defender

Explore Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Use Microsoft 365 Defender portal for threat detection and response

Module 7: Explore Data Governance in Microsoft 365

Understand data lifecycle and retention principles
Manage data archiving and Microsoft Purview Message Encryption
Explore tools for insider risk management and data loss prevention

Module 8: Implement Compliance in Microsoft 365

Plan and configure Microsoft Purview compliance solutions
Apply data classification, sensitivity labels, and encryption
Implement policies for regulatory and internal compliance

Module 9: Manage Compliance in Microsoft 365

Monitor compliance scores and reports
Adjust policies and configurations based on compliance insights
Maintain ongoing governance across your Microsoft 365 tenant

Prerequisites

Completed a role-based administrator course such as Messaging, Teamwork, Security, Compliance, or Collaboration.
A proficient understanding of DNS and basic functional experience with Microsoft 365 services.
A proficient understanding of general IT practices.
A working knowledge of PowerShell.