MS-102
- Price
- USD 165
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Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
Exam code: MS-102
Microsoft
Credential
Certification
Validity / renewal
Retirement date: 2026-11-30
credential overview
About this credential
This certification is designed for administrators who deploy and manage Microsoft 365 and perform Microsoft 365 tenant-level implementation and administration of cloud and hybrid environments.
Who this is for
Administrator
Assessment
Exam details
Retiring per certification warning
Exam blueprint
Skills measured
Skills measured4 topics
- Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant
- Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access
- Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR
- Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview
Before you certify
Requirements and recommended experience
Prerequisite certification
Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate
ReferencePreparation
Official learning resources
Learning Path
MS-102 Configure your Microsoft 365 tenant
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MS-102 Manage your Microsoft 365 tenant
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MS-102 Implement identity synchronization
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Manage identity and access in Microsoft 365
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MS-102 Manage your security services in Microsoft Defender XDR
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Open resourceCredential lifecycle
Status, validity and renewal
Validity: Retirement date: 2026-11-30
Credential lifecycle
Mon Nov 30 2026 05:30:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
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