MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

Microsoft is retiring the MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals material on March 31, 2026. No replacement.

MS-900 Course: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

This course provides foundational knowledge of the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services and the Software as a Service ( SaaS ) cloud model, with a specific focus on Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings. You will begin by learning about cloud fundamentals, including an overview of cloud computing and specifically Microsoft cloud services. You will be introduced to Microsoft Azure and examine the differences between Microsoft 365 and Office 365. You will then conduct an in-depth review of Microsoft 365 , including a comparison of Microsoft's on-premises services with Microsoft 365 cloud services, a review of enterprise mobility in Microsoft 365, and an analysis of how Microsoft 365 services enable collaboration. The course then examines how security, compliance, privacy, and trust are handled in Microsoft 365 and concludes with a review of Microsoft 365 subscriptions, licensing, billing, and support.

Level: Beginner - Product: Microsoft 365 - Role: Administrator

Course aimed at

This course is designed for business decision-makers and IT professionals who aspire to implement cloud services in their organization, or who simply seek to acquire a basic understanding of cloud fundamentals. This includes the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services in general and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model specifically, with a general focus on Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings.

Elements of the MS-900 training

• Description of cloud computing (8 Units)
• Description of the advantages of using cloud services (7 Units)
• Description of cloud service types (6 Units)
• What is Microsoft 365? (7 Units)
• Description of Microsoft 365 productivity solutions (7 Units)
• Description of Microsoft 365 collaboration solutions (7 Units)
• Describes endpoint modernization, management concepts, and deployment options in Microsoft 365 (7 Units)
• Describe the analytics functionalities of Microsoft 365 (6 Units)
• Description of Azure AD services and identity types (8 Units)
• Describe the access management functionalities of Azure AD (5 Units)
• Description of threat protection with Microsoft 365 Defender (9 Units)
• Description of Microsoft Sentinel security features (6 Units)
• Description of compliance management capabilities in Microsoft Purview (6 Units)
• Description of the Microsoft Services and Privacy Trust Portal (6 Units)
• Describe the pricing, licensing, and billing options for Microsoft 365 (6 Units)
• Describe the technical support offerings for Microsoft 365 services (7 Units)

Content of the MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals course

Module 1: Microsoft 365 Productivity and Teamwork Capabilities

Learn about productivity and teamwork solutions in Microsoft 365 and the capabilities that help people be more productive with Microsoft 365: the world's productivity cloud.

Lessons

• Microsoft 365 productivity and teamwork solutions

• Employee interaction with Microsoft Teams, Viva, and Yammer

• Increased productivity with Office on all devices

• File storage and sharing with OneDrive and SharePoint

Module 2: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Management Capabilities

Discover the business management solutions in Microsoft 365 and the capabilities that help organizations become more productive with Microsoft 365: the world's productivity cloud.

Lessons

• Business management with Microsoft 365

• Simplifying device management with Microsoft Endpoint Manager

• More tasks and guaranteed security with Windows 10

• Using business intelligence with Microsoft 365 analytics and reports

Module 3: Microsoft 365 Licensing and Support

Learn more about Microsoft 365 licensing, service, and support options.

Lessons

• Identifying the licensing options available in Microsoft 365

• Description of support offerings in Microsoft 365 services

• Description of the service lifecycle in Microsoft 365

• Selecting a cloud implementation

Module 4: Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance

Learn about Microsoft 365's security and compliance solutions and the capabilities available to help businesses protect their enterprise and meet regulatory requirements.

Lessons

• Description of Microsoft's security and compliance principles

• Description of Microsoft 365 identity and access management capabilities

• Description of threat protection

• Description of cloud security

• Description of information protection and governance

• Description of compliance management

• Risk management, detection and auditing

Prerequisites

Students do not need any prior experience with Microsoft 365 to take this course. However, a basic level of familiarity with computer technology and cloud computing is assumed.

Language

• Course: English / Spanish

• Labs: English / Spanish

Associated Microsoft Certification: Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals

Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals

Demonstrate your expertise in Microsoft 365 to deliver industry-leading productivity applications, along with intelligent cloud services and world-class security.

Level: Beginner
Role: Administrator
Product: Office 365
Subject: Modern Work