Microsoft 365 Fundamentals [MS-900]

What is Microsoft 365 Fundamentals?

The Microsoft 365 Fundamentals course provides the knowledge you need to pass the MS-900 certification exam and support and manage cloud services for your organization.

Little is required to prepare for this course. Some basic understanding of cloud computing in general may help but is not 100% necessary.

This is also a great course for IT Professionals who are simply looking to acquire foundational knowledge on 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

After completing this course, you will be able to understand cloud concepts; core Microsoft 365 services and concepts; security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365; and Microsoft 365 pricing and support. These are all key areas that Microsoft considers part of passing the Microsoft 365 Fundamentals exam.

Target Audience

This course is intended for users who want foundational knowledge on the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services in general and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model. The user will also cover knowledge of available options and benefits gained by implementing Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of cloud computing

Course Goals

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Understand Cloud Concepts
• Understand Microsoft 365 Core Services & Concepts
• Understand Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance

• Course Overview and Exam Information
• Course Overview
• Review of Skills Measured in Test and Test Structure
• Microsoft Certification Process
• Understanding Cloud Concepts
• The Benefits and Considerations of Using the Cloud
• The Different Cloud Services Available
• Core Microsoft 365 Services and Concepts
• Core Microsoft 365 Components Part 1
• Core Microsoft 365 Components Part 2
• Core Services of Microsoft 365
• 365 Components vs. Corresponding On-Premises Services
• The Concept of Modern Management Part 1
• The Concept of Modern Management Part 2
• The Concept of Modern Management Part 3
• Understanding Office 365 ProPlus
• Collaboration and Mobility
• Analytics Capabilities in Microsoft 365
• Security, Compliance, Privacy, and Trust
• Security and Compliance Concepts Part 1
• Security and Compliance Concepts Part 2
• Identity Protection and Management Part 1
• Identity Protection and Management Part 2
• The Need for Unified Endpoint Management Part 1
• The Need for Unified Endpoint Management Part 2
• The Service Trust Portal and Compliance Manager
• Microsoft 365 Pricing and Support
• The Licensing Options in Microsoft 365
• Selling the Business Case for Microsoft 365
• Plan, Predict, and Compare Pricing
• Support Offerings for Microsoft 365 Services
• The Service Life Cycle in Microsoft 365
• Course Review and Next Steps
• MS-900 Course Review
• MS-900 Test Preparation