Microsoft - 365 Certified Messaging Administrator Associate (Exchange Server) certification

Duration

Duration:

Only 5 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

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Get the skills and knowledge to become a Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator faster on this accelerated and official 6-day course.

Becoming a Microsoft 365 Certified Messaging Administrator Associate, you'll learn to configure, deploy, manage and troubleshoot Exchange Server and Exchange Online technologies. You'll develop these skills to manage messaging hygiene, infrastructure and hybrid configuration and migration. As a Messaging Administrator you'll also learn to implement and manage disaster recovery, high availability, and client access.

Your expert Microsoft Certified Trainer will immerse you in official curriculum and hands-on practical labs. You will learn and retain information faster through our Lecture | Lab | Review technique.

Accelerating your path to becoming a certified Messaging Administrator Associate, you'll cover the following topics:

  • Understanding the Modern Messaging Infrastructure
  • Managing Client Access and Mail Flow
  • Managing Messaging High Availability and Disaster Recovery
  • Defining a Hybrid Messaging Strategy
  • Managing Messaging Security, Hygiene, and Compliance

You will be prepared for and sit exam MS-203 at the Firebrand Training Centre during the course. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee. Passing both exams will qualify you as a Microsoft 365 Certified Teamwork Administrator Associate. This is the prerequisite to attempting the Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert certification course.

If you're looking to develop and certify your skills as a Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator - supporting Exchange Server and Exchange Online - this course is ideal for you.

Four reasons why you should sit your Messaging Administrator Associate course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be Messaging Administrator Associate trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 5-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your Messaging Administrator Associate course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass Messaging Administrator Associate first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study Messaging Administrator Associate with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

Course MS-203T00-A: Microsoft 365 Messaging

  • Module 1: Managing the Transport Pipeline
    • Lab: Configure Message Transport
      • Create Connectors
  • Module 2: Managing and Troubleshooting Mail Flow
    • Lab: Conditional Mail Routing
      • Create Mail Flow Rules
  • Module 3: Managing Message Hygiene
    • Lab: Managing Messaging Hygiene
      • Create Hygiene Filters
  • Module 4: Managing Compliance
  • Module 5: Managing Organizational Settings
  • Module 6: Managing Mobile Devices
    • Lab: Implement ActiveSync
      • Implement Active Sync for single and multiple mailboxes
  • Module 7: Managing Role-Based Permissions
    • Lab: Manage Roles and Permission Policies
      • Manage Roles and Permission Policies
  • Module 8: Managing Recipient Objects and Resources
    • Lab: Create Recipient Objects and Resources
      • Create Exchange Recipients
      • Create Groups
  • Module 9: Managing Public Folders
    • Lab: Implement Public Folders
      • Create Public Folders
      • Manage Public Folders
  • Module 10: Planning a Hybrid Environment
    • Lab: Prepare Azure AD for Hybrid Synchronisation
      • Prepare Azure AD for Hybrid Synchronisation
  • Module 11: Performing Mailbox Migrations
  • Module 12: Deploying and Troubleshooting a Hybrid Environment
    • Lab: Deploy a Hybrid Environment
      • Set Up your Hybrid Deployment
      • Test your Hybrid Deployment

Exam Track

As part of your accelerated course, you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Exam MS-203: Microsoft 365 Messaging

  • Exam code: MS-203
  • Languages: English
  • Domains:
    1. Manage organisational settings and resources (30-35%)
    2. Plan and manage the mail architecture (20-25%)
    3. Plan and implement a hybrid configuration and migration (20-25%)
    4. Secure the messaging environment (20-25%)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you should have:

  • Experience working with Exchange Server and Exchange Online
  • A working knowledge of authentication types, licensing, and integration with Microsoft 365 applications

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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