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MS-102 Microsoft 365 Administrator Associate
About the Certification
This is a specialty-level certification at the Microsoft 365 Administrator Associate level. It focuses on managing users, identities, devices, security, and compliance policies within Microsoft 365, and is designed to qualify you to fully manage a Microsoft 365 environment in enterprise organizations.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into five main sections
- Identity and Access Management
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- Azure Active Directory
- User and group management
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access
- Identity governance
- Planning, Deployment, and Administration
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- Setting up the Microsoft 365 environment
- Domain configuration
- Monitoring and troubleshooting
- License management
- Microsoft 365 Services Management
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- Exchange Online
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive
- Microsoft Teams administration
Exam Details
- Exam code: MS-102
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Number of questions: 40–60
- Question types: Multiple choice, scenarios, and drag & drop
- Passing score: 700 out of 1000
- Devices and Configuration
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- Device management using Intune
- Endpoint security policies
- Compliance policies
- Mobile device management
- Language: English
- Exam fee: USD 83–165 (may vary by country and may include taxes)
- Certification Validity This certification is valid for one year, with free annual renewal through Microsoft Learn.
- Security and Governance
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- Microsoft Defender for Microsoft 365
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Information protection policies
- Threat management and response
Do I need certifications before it ?
No prerequisites are required. However, it is strongly recommended to have completed MS-900 or to have general background knowledge in Microsoft 365. Basic familiarity with Azure Active Directory is also highly beneficial.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory. However, if you are seeking a strong career path in Microsoft 365 administration especially in user management, security, compliance, and enterprise services the MS-102 Microsoft 365 Administrator Associate certification is the strongest option.
What are the main career uses of the MS-102 certification ?
- SC-300 — Identity & Access Administrator for specialization in identity and access management.
- SC-200 — Security Operations Analyst for SOC operations and threat monitoring.
- SC-100 — Cybersecurity Architect Expert for advanced security architecture.
- AZ-305 — Solutions Architect Expert for deeper cloud architecture specialization.
Your First Step Toward Microsoft 365 Administration :
This is a core certification for any Microsoft 365 Administrator. It gives you the ability to manage identities, services, and devices, and opens clear paths toward security and cloud architecture roles within Microsoft Cloud.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- IT Administrators or System Administrators working in organizations using Microsoft 365.
- Professionals interested in managing identities, email, devices, and security policies.
- Individuals with basic Microsoft 365 knowledge who want to specialize.
- Those planning to move into security or cloud architecture career paths.