M365 Admin Center: Complete Administration Course

📚 Course 1 of 8 · Beginner

M365 Admin Center

M365 Admin Center
Complete Administration Course

Master Microsoft 365’s central administration hub — from your very first login through every major section of the admin portal: users, groups, licensing, roles, service health, settings, domains, Copilot, agents, billing, and support.

🟢 Beginner📦 9 Modules⏱ ~6 Hours🖥️ Portal + PowerShell🎯 MS-102 Aligned
MS-102

🎯 Aligned to MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert

Every module maps to an MS-102 exam skill area, with an exam alignment section and 5-question mock test in every module.

Deploy & Configure M365 Tenant
Manage Users & Groups
Manage Licences
Manage Admin Roles
Monitor M365 Services
Manage Billing & Support
Manage M365 Copilot

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course you will be able to administer every major section of the M365 Admin Center and pass MS-102 scenario questions on every topic

Navigate the M365 Admin Center interface with full confidence
Create, edit, block, delete, and restore user accounts
Perform bulk user operations using CSV templates
Create and manage M365 Groups, Security Groups, and Distribution Lists
Configure dynamic group membership rules
Assign, remove, and track licenses across your tenant
Set up group-based license assignment
Understand all built-in admin roles and apply least-privilege
Monitor service health and respond to active incidents
Configure Org settings, add and verify custom domains
Deploy and manage Integrated Apps and third-party add-ins
Manage Microsoft 365 Copilot seats, settings, and agents
Understand subscriptions, invoices, and payment methods
Create and track Microsoft support service requests
Run all key admin tasks via Microsoft Graph PowerShell
Pass MS-102 scenario-based questions on every topic covered

📋 Prerequisites

  • A basic understanding of what Microsoft 365 is (email, Teams, OneDrive)
  • No prior administration experience required — this course starts from scratch
  • Optional: Access to a Microsoft 365 trial tenant to follow along hands-on

Course Modules

Nine modules — each with MS-102 exam alignment and a mock test. All modules are freely accessible.

01
MS-102 Aligned · 5 Topics

Overview & Navigation

What is the M365 Admin Center, how to access it, the interface layout, the left navigation, switching views, and navigating to specialist admin centers.


02
MS-102 Aligned · 7 Topics

User Management

Creating users, editing properties, resetting passwords, blocking sign-in, soft-delete and restore, bulk operations via CSV, and PowerShell with Microsoft Graph.


03
MS-102 Aligned · 6 Topics

Group Management

Microsoft 365 Groups, Security Groups, Distribution Lists, Mail-Enabled Security groups, creating and managing groups, and dynamic membership rules.


04
MS-102 Aligned · 6 Topics

License Management

Viewing available licenses, assigning and removing licenses individually and in bulk, group-based licensing, service plans within a license, and tracking usage.


05
MS-102 Aligned · 5 Topics

Admin Roles & Permissions

Built-in admin roles, the Global Administrator and least-privilege principle, assigning and auditing role assignments, and PowerShell role management.


06
MS-102 Aligned · 5 Topics

Service Health & Reports

Service health dashboard, incidents vs advisories, Message Center for planned changes, usage reports and activity analytics, and health email notifications.


07
MS-102 Aligned · 6 Topics

Settings, Domains & Integrated Apps

Org settings, adding and verifying custom domains, DNS records, deploying Integrated Apps, and managing partner relationships.


08
MS-102 Aligned · 5 Topics

Microsoft 365 Copilot & Agents

Copilot licensing, the Copilot tab, seat management, usage, readiness, data governance, the Agents tab, types of agents, deploying agents, and access controls.


09
MS-102 Aligned · 5 Topics

Billing, Setup & Support

Full Billing section (subscriptions, invoices, payment methods, purchase services), Setup wizards, creating and tracking Microsoft support requests, and Windows Release Health.

Ready to Start?

Start with Module 1 and work through each module in order. Each module includes MS-102 exam questions to prepare you for the certification.

Begin Module 1: Overview & Navigation →