MS-102: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Administrator
A live course on deploying, managing and securing a Microsoft 365 tenant, identity, and threat protection. Built for people who want to do the job with confidence, not just pass a test.
Microsoft retires the MS-102 exam on 30 November 2026. You can still reserve a seat and sit MS-102 before that date. Ask us first and we will tell you which certification to target after it.
Course overview
MS-102 Microsoft 365 Administrator is a live programme on deploying, managing and securing a Microsoft 365 tenant. It covers tenant and identity management, threat protection with Defender XDR, and compliance with Microsoft Purview.
You will configure the tenant, manage identity and access with Microsoft Entra ID and identity synchronisation, implement threat protection, and apply Purview information protection and data loss prevention, aligned to the current MS-102 objectives.
What you will learn
- ✓ Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant
- ✓ Manage identity and access with Microsoft Entra ID
- ✓ Implement and manage identity synchronisation
- ✓ Manage security and threat protection with Defender XDR
- ✓ Configure Microsoft Purview compliance capabilities
- ✓ Manage roles, licensing and tenant health
Skills you will gain
MS-102 skills blueprint
The areas this exam measures, and the order we teach them live.
Course modules
Deploy and manage a tenant
Tenant configuration, domains, organisational settings, roles, and health and reporting.
Identity and access
Entra ID identities, groups, identity synchronisation, authentication, and Conditional Access.
Threat protection
Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, and secure score.
Compliance
Microsoft Purview information protection, data loss prevention, and retention.
Exam readiness
Revision sets, practice scenarios, and a live readiness check before you book the exam.
Prerequisites
Recommended before you join. We start from a clear baseline, so these help but are not strict gates.
- ✓ Experience administering Microsoft 365 or Windows Server
- ✓ Understanding of identity, DNS and networking basics
- ✓ Familiarity with PowerShell is helpful
Who this is for
Microsoft 365 administrators responsible for identity, security, compliance and the modern workplace, targeting the MS-102 certification.
The MS-102 exam at a glance
Exam is booked separately with Microsoft. Figures are indicative of the current format; we confirm the specifics during your programme.
Where this can take you
Common questions
Is this live or recorded?
Every session is live and instructor-led over Microsoft Teams. There are no pre-recorded videos. You learn with a real trainer and a small group.
When does the next batch start?
Batches form on a rolling basis. Send an enquiry and we will reply with the next available start date and times that fit your schedule.
How are session times decided?
Once you enquire, we set up a short Microsoft Teams call to agree the days and times that work for the batch.
Do you include hands-on labs?
Yes. You practise in a real environment throughout the MS-102 course, so the exam tasks feel routine by the time you sit it.
Does the price include the exam voucher?
Tell us during your enquiry and we will confirm what is included for your batch.
Ready to join the next MS-102 batch?
Send an enquiry and we will confirm the next live start date, then set a time together over Teams.