MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

Course Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of IT concepts, including familiarity with the internet, cloud computing, and basic networking.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating systems and general productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office) is helpful but not required.
• No prior experience with Microsoft 365 is needed, as this course is designed for beginners.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the MS-900T01-A: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals course, you will be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts of cloud computing, including the benefits and key differences between cloud and on-premises solutions.
• Gain an overview of Microsoft 365 services, including Office 365, Windows 10/11, Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
• Describe the features and benefits of Microsoft 365 tools for collaboration, including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook.
• Understand Microsoft 365 subscription plans, pricing models, and licensing options available to businesses of all sizes.
• Learn how Microsoft 365 helps organizations enhance security, compliance, and data privacy with built-in features such as Azure Information Protection and Advanced Threat Protection.
• Explore the role of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) in user management, identity protection, and single sign-on (SSO) across Microsoft 365 apps.
• Understand Microsoft 365 management and support tools, including the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and Security & Compliance Center.
• Identify the key advantages of adopting Microsoft 365 over traditional on-premises solutions, such as flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Discuss Microsoft 365 roadmap features and future innovations in cloud computing.
• Understand how Microsoft 365 integrates with other Microsoft cloud services such as Microsoft Azure and Power Platform.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• IT professionals who are new to Microsoft 365 and want to understand its basic functionalities and services.
• Business decision-makers, such as CIOs, IT managers, and business owners who need to gain foundational knowledge of Microsoft 365 to make informed decisions.
• Non-technical users who want to understand how Microsoft 365 can improve productivity, collaboration, and security within their organization.
• Consultants, system administrators, or technical specialists who aim to expand their skillset to include Microsoft 365 fundamentals.
• Students or individuals entering the field of cloud computing and enterprise software looking to gain a solid understanding of Microsoft 365.