Course spotlight — Microsoft Certified: 365 Administrator Expert (MS-102)

In 2025, Microsoft 365 has nearly 321 million active users, driving demand for Admins across all industries, from IT, finance, and healthcare to construction and retail (Electro IQ).

One of the most popular M365 certifications we offer is the Microsoft Certified: 365 Administrator Expert, also known as MS-102.

Could it be right for you, or your team? Let's take a look.

What is MS-102?

MS-102 helps you develop the skills to effectively manage Microsoft 365 services, including deploying and managing a Microsoft 365 tenant, implementing identity and access management with Azure Active Directory, and utilizing Microsoft 365 Defender to handle security and threats.

The course also covers compliance management using Microsoft Purview, focusing on data governance, information protection, and data loss prevention. 

Who is MS-102 for?

MS-102 is designed for professionals with a working knowledge of Networking, Server Administration, DNS, and PowerShell who aim to manage Microsoft 365 and use Microsoft Entra, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Microsoft Purview.

To earn the MS-102 badge, you need to pass the MS-102 exam and hold one of these four certifications:

How long does the course take?

We specialise in accelerated training that helps you become competent, confident, and certified fast. Microsoft MS-102 takes only 4 days, including the exam. 

At Firebrand, we are one of the few companies in the world to be designated a Microsoft Cloud Partner due to the quality of our delivery.

While taking this course, you'll get access to Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC), 24/7 labs, and learn from Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) who leave no question unanswered.

In fact, we're so confident that you'll pass the exam the first time that you can train again with us for free until you do, for up to one year after your first course. (This is the Firebrand Certification Guarantee.)

Where is the course delivered?

You can take the course at our distraction-free training facilities in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands (accommodations & meals included) or online through live instructor-led training (nothing prerecorded).

What will you learn?

This comprehensive course is comprised of 9 Learning Paths, each comprising several modules:

• Configure your Microsoft 365 Tenant
• Manage your Microsoft 365 Tenant
• Implement Identity Synchronization
• Explore Security Metrics in Microsoft 365 Defender
• Manage your Security Services in Microsoft 365 Defender
• Implement Threat Protection by using Microsoft 365 Defender
• Explore Data Governance in Microsoft 365
• Implement Compliance in Microsoft 365
• Manage Compliance in Microsoft 365

Does this course include an exam?

Yes. At the end of this accelerated course, you can sit the official MS-102 exam at the Firebrand Training Centre and return to work certified.

Interested?

See the full spec.

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