Earning this certification will validate you can:
- Design and implement Microsoft 365 services
- Manage user identity and roles
- Manage access and authentication
- Plan Office 365 workloads and applications
- Implement modern device services
- Implement Microsoft 365 security and threat management
- Manage Microsoft 365 governance and compliance
- Managing Identity Access in Microsoft Entra
- Implement and manage a Microsoft 365 Tenant
- Implement and manage authentication
- Manage Endpoint Protection with MS Defender
- Implementing Microsoft Purview
- Implement and Manage Secure Access
- Plan, Implemented, and Managed Microsoft Defender Cloud Apps
- Secure Email and Collaboration Using M365 Defender
- Plan and Implement Information Governance
Once you're done with this Microsoft 365 training, you'll know how to deploy and manage Microsoft 365 while performing Microsoft 365 tenant-level administration and implementation of cloud and hybrid environments.
For anyone who manages their Microsoft 365 training, this Microsoft 365 training can be used to onboard new systems admins, curated into individual or team training plans, or as a Microsoft 365 reference resource.
This is a good course for new systems administrators because it gives them a narrow skill set where they can carve out a name for themselves. Learn to configure and manage Microsoft 365 tenants: it's a foundation for building a whole career in enterprise network administration.
Experienced systems admins. If you've been working as an enterprise sysadmin for several years, this course will either show you a
section of your career you may not have had time for yet (Microsoft 365 tenant administration) or help you document your expertise and
advance your career. Take this course and springboard your way to promotion
As a candidate for this certification, you have functional experience with all Microsoft 365 workloads and Microsoft Entra ID and have administered at least one of these. You should also have a working knowledge of the following:
- Networking
- Server administration
- DNS
- PowerShell
You need to complete one of the following prerequisites:
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300T00)
The Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert is worth it – it's a robust and well-respected certification known to represent deep familiarity with maintaining and implementing complex cloud-based Microsoft networks. The cert validates your expertise and enhances your career prospects, making you a competitive candidate in the realm of Microsoft 365 administration. It's a smart investment in your skills and a gateway to numerous opportunities in the IT industry.
Emerging Opportunities
- Cloud Security Specialist:
Role: Focus on securing cloud environments, including Microsoft 365, against threats and vulnerabilities.
Opportunities: High demand in organizations prioritizing cybersecurity.
- Collaboration Technology Specialist:
Role: Enhance organizational collaboration using Microsoft 365 tools like Teams and SharePoint.
Opportunities: Increasingly important in remote and hybrid work environments.
Career Growth and Development
- Professional Certifications:
Pursue further certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.
Consider certifications in related areas like cloud computing and cybersecurity.
- Networking and Professional Development:
Join professional organizations and participate in IT user groups, forums, and conferences.
Seek mentorship from experienced professionals to guide career growth.
Gain experience through hands-on projects and practical applications of Microsoft 365.
Explore roles that offer exposure to different aspects of IT administration and management.
Exam MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator
Languages: English Chinese (Simplified)German Spanish French Japanese Portuguese (Brazil)
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant; implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access; manage security and threats by using Microsoft 365 Defender; and manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview.
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