Course Overview
Overview
The Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) is the essential entry-level certification for those looking to validate their foundational knowledge of cloud-based solutions. It covers the core benefits of adopting cloud services, the Software as a Service (SaaS) model, and the comprehensive suite of productivity, collaboration, and security tools provided by Microsoft 365.
This course serves as a “stepping stone” for business decision-makers and IT professionals who want to understand how Microsoft 365 can facilitate modern work whether on-site, remote, or hybrid.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Cloud Concepts: Understand the differences between Public, Private, and Hybrid cloud models, as well as the Shared Responsibility Model between Microsoft and the customer.
- Core Productivity & Collaboration: Master the capabilities of core apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the advanced collaboration features of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
- Security & Compliance: Learn the “Zero Trust” security model and how Microsoft 365 protects data using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview.
- Modern Management: Understand endpoint management using Microsoft Intune and the differences between Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop.
- Licensing & Support: Gain clarity on the various subscription options (Business vs. Enterprise), billing management, and how to utilize the Microsoft 365 Roadmap for future updates.
Course Outline
- Describe Cloud Concepts: Cloud computing basics, benefits (scalability, high availability), and service types (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
- Describe Microsoft 365 Apps and Services: Productivity solutions, collaboration tools, endpoint modernization, and analytics capabilities like Viva Insights.
- Describe Security, Compliance, Privacy, and Trust: Identity management with Microsoft Entra ID, threat protection, and compliance management.
- Describe Microsoft 365 Pricing, Licensing, and Support: Understanding subscriptions, billing options, and support lifecycle.
Target Audience
- IT Professionals: Looking to start their journey toward role-based certifications (e.g., MS-102 Administrator).
- Business Decision Makers: Who need to evaluate the cost-benefits and strategic value of moving to the cloud.
- Students: Seeking a globally recognized credential to jump-start a career in cloud technology.
Exam Code
MS-900
| 2026 CLASSES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| – | 9 | – | 6 | – | 8 |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| – | 3 | – | 5 | – | 7 |
Installing Windows 10
Descriptions
Modern Desktop Administrators deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment.
MD100T01 – Installing Windows 10
In this course, students will learn how to support the installation tasks associated with Windows 10. Students will develop skills that include learning how to install and customize Windows 10 operating systems. Students will also learn about the new Windows servicing model and methods for keeping Windows up to date. The course will conclude with common post-installation tasks
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Prepare to install Windows 10.
- Install Windows 10.
- Configure Updates for Windows.
- Perform post-installation configuration tasks
Course Outline
- Module 1: Installing Windows
- Module 2: Updating Windows
- Module 3: Post-Installation Configuration and Personalization
MD100T02 – Configuring Windows 10
In this course, students will learn how to support the configuration tasks associated with Windows 10. Students will develop skills that include managing storage, files, drivers, and printers as well as how to configure network connectivity for Windows 10. This course will also cover managing and deploying applications.
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Configure devices and drivers for Windows.
- Configure storage for Windows.
- Configure network settings in Windows.
- Configure remote management of Windows.
- Configure and manage applications in Windows.
- Configure Internet Explorer
Course Outline
Module 1: Configuring Peripherals and Drivers
Module 2: Configuring Networking
Module 3: Configuring Storage
Module 4: Managing Apps in Windows 10
MD100T03 – Protecting Windows 10
In this course, students will learn how to secure the Windows 10 OS and protect the data on the device. Students will be introduced to common methods used for authentication and access control. This course will teach how to configure file and folder permissions and creating security policies. Students will also be introduced to the different types of external threats and how to leverage features like encryption and firewalls, as well as tools like Windows Defender.
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Describe the methods for securing Windows 10.
- Configure account access and authentication.
- Configure file and folder permissions.
- Create security policies.
- Describe common threats and methods for mitigating against them.
Course Outline
Module 1: Configuring Authorization & Authentication
Module 2: Configuring Data Access and Usage
Module 3: Configuring Advanced Management Tools
MD100T04 – Maintaining Windows 10
In this course, students will learn how to manage and troubleshoot Windows 10. This course will deep-dive into the architecture and tools used for managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting the OS, Apps, and hardware. Students will learn about proactive and troubleshooting methodology, and how to identify and mitigate common issues.
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Use Windows troubleshooting and monitoring tools.
- Troubleshoot Windows installations.
- Troubleshoot application installation issues.
- Troubleshoot web browser settings.
- Troubleshoot Windows authentication.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues related to Windows machines.
Course Outline
Module 1: Supporting the Windows 10 Environment
Module 2: Troubleshooting the Windows 10
Module 3: Troubleshooting Files & Applications
Module 4: Troubleshooting Hardware and Drivers
Exam Code
MD-100
| 2026 CLASSES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| 5 – 8 | – | 9 – 12 | – | 11 – 14 | – |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 20 – 23 | – | 7 – 10 | – | 2 – 5 | – |
Deploying Modern Desktop
Descriptions
Modern Desktop Administrators deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment.
MD100T01 – Installing Windows 10
As desktop has evolved, so have methods for deploying and updating them. In this course, you’ll learn how to plan and implement an operating system deployment strategy. This course will help you understand the various methods available, the scenarios they’re suited for, as well as how to deploy Windows using modern methods. This course will also cover planning and implementing an update strategy for Windows.
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Develop an Operating System deployment and upgrade strategy
- Understand the different methods of deployment.
- Understand which scenarios on-premise and cloud-based solutions can be used for.
- Deploy and migrate desktops to Windows 10.
- Plan and configure Windows Update policies
Course Outline
- Module 1: Planning an Operating System Deployment Strategy
- Module 2: Implementing Windows 10
- Module 3: Managing Updates for Windows 10
MD101T02 – Managing Modern Desktop and Devices
In this course, you’ll be introduced to key components of modern management and co-management strategies. You’ll examine what it takes to incorporate Microsoft Intune into your organization and how to use it to manage modern desktops and devices. You’ll also learn about methods for deployment and management of apps and browser-based applications.
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Understand the benefits and methods of co-management strategies.
- Configuring Intune
- Enroll devices in Intune and configure device policies
- Manage user profiles and folder redirection
- Plan a mobile application management strategy
- Manage and deploy apps, including Office 365 ProPlus and Internet
- Explorer settings
Course Outline
Module 1: Device Enrollment
Module 2: Configuring Profiles
Module 3: Application Management
MD101T03 – Protecting Modern Desktop and Devices
In this course, the student will be introduced to the key concepts of security in modern management. This course covers authentication, identities, and access, as well as about how to protect these categories. The student will be introduced to Azure Active Directory and learn how to use Microsoft Intune to protect devices and data with compliance policies.
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Describe the benefits and capabilities of Azure AD.
- Manage users using Azure AD with Active Directory DS.
- Implement Windows Hello for Business.
- Configure conditional access rules based on compliance policies.
- Describe the various tools used to secure devices and data.
- Implement Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection.
Course Outline
Module 1: Managing Authentication in Azure AD
Module 2: Managing Devices and Device Policies
Module 3: Managing Security
Exam Code
MD-101
| 2026 CLASSES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| – | 9 – 12 | – | 6 – 9 | – | 22 – 25 |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| – | 10 – 13 | – | 19 – 22 | – | 7 – 10 |
Microsoft 365 Security Administration
Descriptions
In this course you will learn how to secure user access to your organization’s resources. The course covers user password protection, multi-factor authentication, how to enable Azure Identity Protection, how to setup and use Azure AD Connect, and introduces you to conditional access in Microsoft 365. You will learn about threat protection technologies that help protect your Microsoft 365 environment. Specifically, you will learn about threat vectors and Microsoft’s security solutions to mitigate threats. You will learn about Secure Score, Exchange Online protection, Azure Advanced Threat Protection, Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, and threat management. In the course you will learn about
information protection technologies that help secure your Microsoft 365 environment. The course discusses information rights managed content, message encryption, as well as labels, policies and rules that support data loss prevention and information protection. Lastly, you will learn about archiving and retention in Microsoft 365 as well as data governance and how to conduct content searches and investigations. This course covers data retention policies and tags, in-place records management for SharePoint, email retention, and how to conduct content searches that support eDiscovery investigations
Audience Profile
The Microsoft 365 Security administrator collaborates with the Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator, business stakeholders and other workload administrators to plan and implement security strategies and to ensure that the solutions comply with the policies and regulations of the organization. This role proactively secures Microsoft 365 enterprise environments. Responsibilities include responding to threats, implementing, managing and monitoring security and compliance solutions for the Microsoft 365 environment. They respond to incidents, investigations and enforcement of data governance. The Microsoft 365 Security administrator is familiar with Microsoft 365 workloads and hybrid environments.
This role has strong skills and experience with identity protection, information protection, threat protection, security management and data governance.
Learners should start this course already having the following skills:
- Basic conceptual understanding of Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with Windows 10 devices.
- Experience with Office 365.
- Basic understanding of authorization and authentication.
- Basic understanding of computer networks.
- Working knowledge of managing mobile devices.
Course Outline
Module 1: User and Group Management
Module 2: Identity Synchronization and Protection
Module 3: Identity and Access Management
Module 4: Security in Microsoft 365
Module 5: Threat Protection
Module 6: Threat Management
Module 7: Microsoft Cloud Application Security
Module 8: Mobility
Module 9: Information Protection and Governance
Module 10: Rights Management and Encryption
Module 11: Data Loss Prevention
Module 12: Compliance Management
Module 13: Insider Risk Management
Module 14: Discover and Respond
Exam Code
MS-500
| 2026 CLASSES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| – | 23 – 26 | – | 20 – 23 | – | 8 – 11 |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| – | 3 – 6 | – | 5 – 8 | – | 7 – 10 |
