The Microsoft Certified Fundamentals, Associate, and Expert is a new breed of Microsoft certification. It is referred to as a ‘role-based certification’. According to Microsoft, role-based certifications show that individuals that possess them are keeping pace with today’s technical roles and requirements. They allow a learner to skill up and prove their expertise to employers and peers, plus get the recognition and opportunities they’ve earned. Click here to learn more about Microsoft role-based certifications.

Learn about the benefits of being Microsoft certified.

Microsoft role-based certifications cover three skill levels: 1. Fundamental, 2. Associate, and 3. Expert. Career paths include developer, administrator, devops, and solutions architect.

Microsoft claims that upon earning a certification, 23% of Microsoft certified technologists reported receiving up to a 20% salary increase. What’s more, certified employees are often entrusted with supervising their peers, putting them on the fast track for a promotion.

What’s included in this certification bundle?

This bundle contains three Microsoft certification courses, with the official Microsoft certification exams included – all of which are valid for 12 months from the time of enrolment. As part of this bundle, you will get access to a MeasureUP or Kaplan practice test for each certification course. This will help maximise your chances of passing the exams the first time.

Certification Courses Included:

Click on the exam code to see a breakdown of the course syllabus.

Certification 1: Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals (1 x exam)

1. Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)

TYPES OF CLOUD SERVICES AVAILABLE
Overview
Microsoft SaaS, IaaS, & PaaS Offerings
Cloud-Based Productivity Solutions
Office 365 Microsoft 365 & Windows 365
BENEFITS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR USING CLOUD SERVICES
How And Why We Use The Cloud
Hybrid & Flexible Working & Frontline Workers
PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS IN MICROSOFT 365
Core Productivity & Teamwork Capabilities In M365
Work Management Capabilities In M365
COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS IN MICROSOFT 365
Collaboration Capabilities In M365
Employee Experience Capabilities In Microsoft Viva
Extend Microsoft Teams Using Collaborative Apps
Collaboration Features In SharePoint & OneDrive
How Yammer Helps Communities Connect & Grow
ENDPOINT MANAGEMENT & DEPLOYMENT IN MICROSOFT 365
Endpoint Management Capabilities Of M365
Windows 365 Vs Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
Deployment & Release Models For Windows-As-A-Service (WaaS)
Deployment & Servicing Methods For M365 Apps
ANALYTICS CAPABILITIES IN MICROSOFT 365
Viva Insights
M365 Admin Center & M365 User Portal
M365 Admin Center Reports
ZERO-TRUST SECURITY PRINCIPLES FOR MICROSOFT 365
The 5 Ws & The H Of Zero Trust
IDENTITY & ACCESS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS IN MICROSOFT 365
Identity & Access Management Capabilities In M365
THREAT PROTECTION SOLUTIONS IN MICROSOFT 365
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Secure Score
What Are Threats & How Does Microsoft Address Them?
TRUST, PRIVACY, & COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS IN MICROSOFT 365
Compliance Solutions In M365
Service Trust Portal Vs Compliance Manager
Supporting Data Residency To Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) & Classification Labels
Insider Risk Management Solutions
Auditing & EDiscovery Solutions
Microsoft & Privacy Management
PLAN, PREDICT, & COMPARE PRICING
Microsoft Cloud Services Pricing & Billing
LICENSING OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN MICROSOFT 365
M365 Licensing
DESCRIBE THE MICROSOFT 365 SERVICE LIFECYCLE
The M365 Service Lifecycle
SUPPORT OFFERINGS FOR MICROSOFT 365 SERVICES
Understand Support Offerings For M365 Services

Certification 2: Microsoft 365 Certified Endpoint Administrator Associate (1 x exam)

1. Microsoft Endpoint Administrator (MD-102)

OVERVIEW
Course Overview
November 2023 Update – Manage Identities With Entra ID
November 2023 Update – Manage Devices Using Microsoft Intune
DEPLOYING WINDOWS CLIENTS
Select A Windows Client Edition
Determining Requirements For Windows Clients
Customizing WinPE With ADK
Creating An Answer File With WSIM
Select A Windows Deployment Tool
Migrating Windows Clients With USMT
Select Migrations Vs Rebuilds
Configuring Windows Provisioning Packages
Select Imaging And Provisioning Strategy
Implement Subscription-Based Activation
Configure And Implement Autopilot Device Registration
Configure And Implement Autopilot Deployment Profiles
Deploy Enrollment Status Page
Deploy Windows Devices With Autopilot
Troubleshoot Autopilot Deployments
Implement Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Import And Manage Images Using MDT
Monitor And Troubleshoot MDT Deployments
Configure Remote Desktop In Windows Clients
Configure Remote Management In Windows Clients
Configure Remote Help In Intune
Deploy Windows Admin Center
MANAGING IDENTITIES AND COMPLIANCE USING INTUNE
Implement Compliance Policies Using Intune
Manage Compliance Policies Using Intune
Implement Conditional Access Using Intune
Manage Compliance Policy Notifications
Monitor Device Compliance Using Intune
Troubleshoot Intune Device Compliance Policies
Implement User Authentication On Windows Devices
Manage Groups In Windows Environments
Manage Role-Based Access Control For Intune
Register And Join Devices To Microsoft Entra ID
Implement The Intune Connector For Active Directory
Implement LAPS For Entra And Intune
MANAGING, MAINTAINING & SECURING DEVICES USING INTUNE
Configure Enrollment Using Intune
Configure Windows Enrollment Using Intune
Configure Bulk Enrollment For IOS Devices
Configure Android Enrollment Using Intune
Configure ChromeOS Enrollment Using Intune
Configure Automatic Enroll Using Intune
Configure Policy Sets Using Intune
Retire And Wipe Devices Using Intune
Configure And Deploy Security Baselines In Intune
Secure Devices With Endpoint Security Policies
Onboard Devices Into Defender For Endpoint
Use Automated Response In Defender For Endpoint
Use The Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Dashboard
Create And Manage Update Policies With Intune
Manage Android Updates Using Configuration Profiles
Create And Manage Update Rings Using Intune
Configure Delivery Optimization Using Intune
Monitor And Troubleshoot Configuration Profiles
Monitor Devices With Intune And Azure Monitor
Use Endpoint Analytics And Adoption Score
Specify Configuration Profiles To Meet Requirements
Implement Configuration Profiles With Intune
Monitor And Troubleshoot Updates In Intune
Configure And Implement Windows Kiosk Mode
Implement Profiles On Android Devices
Plan And Implement Microsoft Tunnel For Intune
MANAGE APPLICATIONS USING MICROSOFT INTUNE
Deploy Apps By Using Intune
Deploy MS 365 Apps Using Office Deployment Tool
Deploy MS 365 Apps Using Office Customization Tool (OCT)
Manage MS 365 Apps Using The Microsoft 365 Apps Admin Center
Deploy MS 365 Apps By Using Intune
Configure Policies For Office Apps Using Intune
Configure Policies For Office Apps Using Group Policy
Deploy Apps To App Stores With Intune
Implement App Protection Policies
Manage App Protection Policies
Implement Conditional Access For Policies For App Protection Policies
Plan And Implement App Configuration Policies
Manage App Configuration Policies

Certification 3: Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert (1 x exam. Need to take MD-102 first)

1. Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102)

OVERVIEW
Course Overview
DEPLOYING AND MANAGING A MICROSOFT 365 TENANT
What Is Microsoft 365?
Create And Manage Tenants And Domains
Service Health
Monitor Adoption And Usage
Create And Manage Users And Groups
Manage And Monitor License Allocations
Perform Bulk User Management
Manage Roles And Role Groups
Manage Delegation
Implement Privileged Identity Management
IMPLEMENTING IDENTITY IN AZURE AD
Using IdFix
Use Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync
Azure AD Connect
Troubleshooting Synchronization
Manage Authentication Methods
Implement Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)
Implement Azure AD Password Protection
Implement Multi-Factor Authentication
Troubleshooting Authentication
Plan For Identity Protection
Implement Azure AD Identity Protection
Plan Conditional Access Policies
Implement Conditional Access Policies
MANAGING SECURITY WITH MICROSOFT 365 DEFENDER
Introducing Microsoft 365 Defender
Improve The Microsoft Secure Score
Respond To Alerts In MS 365 Defender
Respond To Issues In Security And Compliance Reports
Respond To Threats Identified In Threat Analytics
Implement Policies And Rules
Respond To Threats Identified In Defender For Office 365
Create And Run Campaigns
Unblock Users
Introducing Microsoft Defender For Endpoint
Onboard Devices To Defender For Endpoint
Configure Defender For Endpoint Settings
Respond To Endpoint Vulnerabilities
MANAGING COMPLIANCE USING MICROSOFT PURVIEW
Introducing Microsoft Purview
Manage Sensitive Info Types
Implement Retention And Sensitivity Labels
Implement DLP For Workloads
Implement Endpoint DLP
Review And Respond To DLP Alerts

Certification exams included:

MS-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
MD-102: Microsoft Endpoint Administrator
MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator

Live labs included:

MD-102: Microsoft Endpoint Administrator

Practice tests included:

MS-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (Kaplan)
MD-102: Microsoft Endpoint Administrator (Kaplan)
MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator (Kaplan)

Learn about the value of being Microsoft certified.

Salary and job prospect information

We use two excellent third-party resources to allow you to check your earning potential and job prospects before starting this course.

The first is IT JobsWatch, which allows you to check what employers are paying people on average with specific skill sets. Click here to see what Desktop Administrators are earning on average in the UK.

The second is Acclaim, which allows you to see what type of Enterprise Administrator related job titles are paying and where in the country these jobs are. Click here to view this insightful information.

How does this course bundle work?

This course bundle is made up of three main resources as shown below. Each certification course has as its own set of resources, i.e. 1 x course material, 1 x MeasureUP or Kaplan practice exam, 1 x official Microsoft exam. Each resource is designed to work in conjunction with each other to ensure the successful path to certification. You will complete one course and exam, then repeat the process for the remaining courses if you wish to gain the remaining certifications. Remember, this course bundle contains three separate Microsoft certifications. You only need to complete the exams in each certification course to gain that specific certification. Read below to learn more about the resources that make up this course.

Video Learning

Access to video based online learning material. Tutors use diagrams and illustrations to teach the classes, as well as giving demonstrations. Lessons are pre-recorded allowing you to fast-forward, rewind and pause at any time throughout the lessons. Videos can be viewed on different devices including a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, and smart phone.

Live labs
The hands-on live labs allow you to experience practical application of course concepts in an authentic online environment 24/7, all from the comfort of your home or office. The lab environment allows you to test and apply your skills as you learn. These labs also come with tasks challenging what you have learnt.

MeasureUP Practice Exams

After working your way through each course, you should be ready to start revising for your official exams. To do this, we provide you with a MeasureUP or Kaplan practice test. MeasureUP are the official provider to Microsoft for practice tests. These are the closest experience to the actual exam you’ll be taking. Scroll down to learn more about MeasureUP and the practice tests.

Official Microsoft Exams

Having confidently passed the practice tests, you will be ready to sit the official Microsoft exams – which we will book on your behalf. These are known as an ‘online, web-proctored exams’. This means they can be taken at home. One of the requirements of taking these exams is that you must have a web camera so a proctor can observe you during the exams. This is to ensure no cheating takes place.

How long will it take me to complete each course?

This is dependent on several factors such as your level of experience of the subject matter, the amount of time you can dedicate to the course each week, and how quickly you absorb information. Each course video is between 1–30 hours. Learners can finish a single course from anywhere between 1-3 months. You will have full access to the resources for 12 months and must take your exams within this period.

Please note that if you opt to pay for this course through installments, you will not be able to book your exam/s until your full balance is paid.

What do I need?

This course is online and accessible 24/7. You can do it from any where in the world, any time of the day providing you have an internet connection. No apps are required to access the course resources. You simply do it from your browser. For the best user experience, we recommend Google Chrome.

MeasureUP practice tests

As part of this course, you will get access to MeasureUP practice tests to help prepare you for the Microsoft exams as part of this bundle. MeasureUP practice tests are endorsed by Microsoft and used as the official practice tests of Microsoft certification exams.

Features of MeasureUP practice tests:

Questions are similar to exam questions, allowing you to test your knowledge of exam objectives
Detailed explanations for both correct and distractor answers reinforce the material
‘Study Mode’ covers all objectives ensuring topics are covered
‘Certification Mode’ (timed) prepares students for exam taking conditions
Instant, drill-down score reports tell you exactly the areas to focus on