How to Become a Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert

Introduction

• This video will teach you how to become a Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert.
• Three main questions covered:
  1. What does it mean to have this certification?
  2. What exams you need to pass?
  3. Which certification path to take?

Microsoft Certification Overview

• Understanding the new Microsoft Certification Program can save you time and effort.
• Approach certification selection based on two perspectives:
  1. Your role.
  2. Your years of experience managing Microsoft 365 services.

Identifying Your Role

• Example roles:
  • Security Engineer
  • Windows Deployment
  • Productivity and Teamwork Management
• Self-assessment: Be honest about your role and experience level.

Microsoft 365 Job Roles in Certification Program

• Administrator roles such as:
  • Security Administrator: Focus on Microsoft 365 Security
  • Messaging Administrator: Focus on Microsoft 365 Messaging
  • Modern Desktop Administrator: Focus on Windows Deployment and Maintenance
  • Teamwork Administrator: Focus on SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive
  • Enterprise Administrator: Senior role with over two years of experience

Certification Levels and Badges

• Badges: Indicate passed exams and proven skill sets
• Levels of expertise:
  1. Fundamental: Entry-level knowledge
  2. Associate: 1-2 years of experience
  3. Expert: Over 2 years of experience

Badges Available

• Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Teamwork Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert: Requires multiple associate-level badges or equivalent experience
• MCSE Productivity Solutions Expert Badge: As an alternative prerequisite

Path to Achieve Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert

• Mandatory Exams: MS-100 (Microsoft 365 Identity and Security) and MS-101 (Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security)
• Prerequisites: One of these badges or equivalent:
  • Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
  • Teamwork Administrator Associate
  • Security Administrator Associate
  • Messaging Administrator Associate
  • MCSE Productivity Solutions Expert

Exam and Certification Details

• Modern Desktop Administrator Associate: Pass MD-100 (Windows 10) and MD-101 (Managing Modern Desktops)
• Teamwork Administrator Associate: Pass MS-300 (Deploying Microsoft 365 Teamwork) and MS-301 (Deploying SharePoint Server Hybrid) or MS-302 (Transition Exam)
• Security Administrator Associate: Pass MS-500 (Microsoft 365 Security Administration)
• Messaging Administrator Associate: Pass MS-200 (Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform) and MS-201 (Implementing a Hybrid and Secure Messaging Platform) or MS-202 (Transition Exam)
• MCSE Productivity Solutions Expert: Combined experience proves sufficient without all associate badges

Summary

• To achieve the Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert certification:
  1. Obtain one of the associate badges or MCSE Productivity Solutions Expert.
  2. Pass MS-100 and MS-101 exams.
• Begin with fundamental certification if new to Microsoft 365.
• Choose the path according to your expertise and role in the organization.

Conclusion

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• Assess if the Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert certification is right for you.
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