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Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) Online Training

Note: Microsoft updated the MD-102 certification exam. This course will be updated to reflect the recent changes.

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James Conrad

UPDATED: August 21, 2023

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This Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) training covers how to deploy, configure, manage, and secure Windows 10 devices in an enterprise environment. The Endpoint Administrator Associate specifically prepares learners for MD-102, which covers deploying, configuring, protecting, managing, and monitoring devices and apps in a Microsoft 365 environment.

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What you'll learn

Deploying Windows 10 and 11 on devices
Managing identity and compliance for end users
Maintaining and protecting devices running Windows 10 and 11
Managing applications necessary for using Windows

FAQs

Is the Endpoint Administrator Associate Microsoft certification worth it?

The Endpoint Administrator Associate certification is a specialized credential—that means it won't be worth it for everyone, but it's extremely valuable for certain IT professionals. An endpoint is any computing or user device that communicates with a network, and the Microsoft 365 certifications tend to be focused on cloud-centric IT solutions and security. That means if you're an administrator for devices that connect to a Microsoft-powered cloud, the Endpoint Administrator Associate is definitely worth it.

How difficult is the MD-102 Endpoint Administrator Associate exam?

Although the certifying exam for the Endpoint Administrator Associate Microsoft cert isn't especially difficult, it is filled with Microsoft-specific vocabulary and concepts that even highly experienced systems administrators may not be familiar with. Microsoft wants to make sure the administrators it's certifying are familiar with official best practices, so the MD-102 tends to be difficult for people who never took the time to learn Microsoft's "by the book" methods and practices.

How much does the Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate cost?

It costs $165 to attempt the certifying exam for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate. MD-102 is the only certifying exam you need to earn the credential, and it costs $165 to register. Once you've earned it, the Endpoint Administrator Associate is good for one year from the date you pass the test. After that, you can renew the certification by passing a free certification renewal exam.

What are the differences between MD-100, MD-101 and MD-102?

On September 30, 2023, Microsoft retired MD-100 and MD-101. From October 2023 on, MD-102 is the only valid certifying exam to earn the Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate. The differences between the original exams MD-100 and MD-101, and the current exam MD-102 are mostly reflective of Microsoft's entire shift away from traditional networking solutions and an emphasis on managing and securing cloud-centric, large networks.

Who should take this MD-102 endpoint administrator course?

IT administrators who manage desktops, laptops, and mobile devices in a Microsoft 365 environment should seriously consider earning the Endpoint Administrator Associate. Students or brand new IT professionals who want to carve a niche for themselves in the career field should think about earning it to get their foot in the door. Security administrators might also want to earn it to learn about security policies and configurations in a Microsoft 365 setup.

Who is this for?

This MD-102 training is considered associate-level Microsoft Windows 10 training, which means it was designed for junior systems admins. This Windows 10/11 skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with Microsoft operating systems and experienced junior systems admins looking to validate their Microsoft Windows 10 skills.

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Download the free MD-102 study plan to complete this course in about 22 hours.

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