This course provides a comprehensive foundation for the essential tasks every Microsoft 365 administrator must master. You’ll move beyond theory to actively configure core Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Entra ID. You’ll gain proficiency in critical administrative functions such as managing complex licensing requirements, configuring custom domains, and provisioning the mailboxes, sites, and teams that form the backbone of organizational communication and collaboration.

Core Service Administration

Core Service Administration
This course is part of Microsoft 365 and Agent Administration Professional Certificate

Instructor: Microsoft
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Identify the core Microsoft 365 service objects and their primary workloads.
Compare and assign Microsoft 365 license SKUs based on user needs.
Verify tenant prerequisites and configure core objects like custom domains, mailboxes, lists, SharePoint, and Teams using M365 admin centers.
Apply permissions and policies to manage user access across M365 services.
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August 2026
Taught in English
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