A Guide to Microsoft 365 Certifications
Microsoft 365 certifications are designed to validate your skills and knowledge in managing and utilizing Microsoft 365 services. Here's a summary of what you need to know.
Overview of Microsoft 365 Certifications
Microsoft 365 certifications are structured to align with specific job roles and expertise levels, ranging from fundamentals to expert levels. These certifications cover various aspects of Microsoft 365, including administration, security, and collaboration tools.
Key Certifications and Learning Path
Fundamentals
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
Who It's For: Beginners looking to understand the basics of Microsoft 365.
Skills Covered: Core Microsoft 365 services, cloud concepts, and security.
Associate Level
Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-102)
Who It's For: IT professionals managing Windows 10 and modern desktops.
Skills Covered: Installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10; deploying and managing modern desktops and devices.
Teams Administrator Associate (MS-700)
Who It's For: Teams administrators managing Microsoft Teams environments.
Skills Covered: Configuring, deploying, and managing Teams settings and policies.
Security Administrator Associate (MS-500)
Who It's For: Security administrators managing and securing Microsoft 365 enterprise environments.
Skills Covered: Threat management, information protection, identity and access management, and security management.
Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate (MS-721)
Who It's For: Professionals managing communication systems within Microsoft 365.
Skills Covered: Managing and configuring communication systems and ensuring seamless collaboration.
Expert Level
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102)
Who It's For: Enterprise administrators responsible for evaluating, planning, migrating, deploying, and managing Microsoft 365 services.
Skills Covered: Microsoft 365 services design and implementation, security, compliance, and identity management.
Security, Compliance, and Identity
Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
Who It's For: Security operations analysts managing threat protection and response.
Skills Covered: Threat management, monitoring, and response using Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel.
Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
Who It's For: Identity and access administrators managing identity and access solutions.
Skills Covered: Implementing identity management solutions, managing access, and securing identities.
Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC-400)
Who It's For: Professionals managing information protection and compliance solutions.
Skills Covered: Implementing information protection, data loss prevention, and compliance solutions.
Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
Who It's For: Cybersecurity architects designing and evolving cybersecurity strategies.
Skills Covered: Designing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, managing security operations, and ensuring compliance.
Training Resources
SureSkills offers a variety of learning paths and modules tailored to Microsoft 365 certifications. These resources include instructor-led training, and virtual training days
Benefits of Certification
Career Advancement: Certifications can enhance your resume and open up new job opportunities.
Skill Validation: They validate your expertise in Microsoft 365, making you a valuable asset to employers.
Continuous Learning: Staying certified ensures you keep up with the latest Microsoft 365 updates and best practices.
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