This comprehensive, hands-on course is designed to help IT professionals master Microsoft 365 (M365) administration — focusing on Exchange Online, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), PowerShell automation, mail flow, and security best practices.

You’ll begin by building a strong foundation in Microsoft 365 fundamentals and quickly progress into managing users, licenses, groups, and complex mail flow scenarios. Through practical demonstrations and real-world tasks, you’ll also gain confidence working with PowerShell to automate tasks and enforce security compliance.

Each module is broken down into bite-sized lessons with real admin center walkthroughs and command-line practice so you can learn at your own pace and apply these skills on the job.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand M365 architecture, roles, and responsibilities

Navigate and customize the Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Manage users, security groups, and roles in Microsoft Entra ID

Assign and manage Microsoft 365 licenses and subscriptions

Configure Exchange Online mailboxes, shared mailboxes, and distribution groups

Set up and troubleshoot mail flow rules and message tracing

Implement anti-spam, anti-phishing, and compliance policies

Automate mailbox and group management with PowerShell

Apply retention policies, litigation hold, and quarantine settings

Manage mobile device access and mailbox security configurations

Use PowerShell to streamline real-world admin tasks efficiently

Tools Covered

Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Exchange Admin Center (EAC)

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Microsoft PowerShell for M365

Exchange Online Protection (EOP)