MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

Microsoft will retire MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals on December 31, 2025. Replacement to be determined.

MS-900 Course: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

This course provides a foundational understanding 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’ll begin by learning about cloud fundamentals, including an overview of cloud computing and specifically Microsoft cloud services. You’ll be introduced to Microsoft Azure and examine the differences between Microsoft 365 and Office 365. You’ll then take an in-depth review of Microsoft 365 , including a comparison of Microsoft on-premises services to Microsoft 365 cloud services, a review of enterprise mobility in Microsoft 365, and an analysis of how Microsoft 365 services deliver collaboration. The course then discusses how security, compliance, privacy, and trust are handled in Microsoft 365, and concludes with a review of Microsoft 365 subscriptions, licensing, billing, and support.

Course aimed at

This course is designed for business decision-makers and IT professionals aspiring to implement cloud services in their organization, or simply seeking to gain basic knowledge 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 formation

• Cloud Computing Overview (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)
• Microsoft 365 Productivity Solutions Overview (7 Units)
• Overview of Microsoft 365 Collaboration Solutions (7 Units)
• Describes endpoint modernization, management concepts, and deployment options in Microsoft 365 (7 Units)
• Describe the analytics capabilities of Microsoft 365 (6 Units)
• Understanding Azure AD Identity Types and Services (8 Units)
• Describe Azure AD access management capabilities (5 Units)
• Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Protection Overview (9 Units)
• Microsoft Sentinel Security Features Overview (6 Units)
• Understanding Compliance Management Capabilities in Microsoft Purview (6 Units)
• Overview of the Microsoft Privacy and Service Trust Portal (6 Units)
• Describe Microsoft 365 pricing, licensing, and billing options (6 Units)
• Describe support offerings for Microsoft 365 services (7 Units)

MS-900 Course Content

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

• Storing and sharing files with OneDrive and SharePoint

Module 2: Microsoft 365 Business Management Capabilities

Learn about business management solutions in Microsoft 365 and the capabilities that help organizations be 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 security with Windows 10

• Using business intelligence with Microsoft 365 analytics and reporting

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

• Service lifecycle description in Microsoft 365

• Selecting a Cloud Deployment

Module 4: Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance

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

Lessons

• Description of Microsoft security and compliance principles

• Understanding Microsoft 365 Identity and Access Management Capabilities

• Threat Protection Description

• Cloud Security Overview

• Description of information protection and governance

• Compliance Management Description

• Risk management, detection and auditing

Prerequisites

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

Language

• Course: English / Spanish

• Labs: English / Spanish

Microsoft Associate Certification: Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals

Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals

Demonstrate your knowledge of Microsoft 365 to deliver industry-leading productivity apps alongside intelligent cloud services and best-in-class security.

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