Workshops & Short Practical Sessions

Microsoft 365 Administration Workshop

A practical one-day Microsoft 365 administration workshop covering users, licensing, collaboration services, identity and core security settings.

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Your programme at a glance

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Workshop
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Duration & study mode
1 DayPhysical - NextGen Campus
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Entry requirements

Basic computer literacy; Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications

All entry requirements
  • Basic English reading ability for technical terms
  • A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
  • Stable internet connection for online delivery
  • Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
  • No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
  • For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
  • Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
  • Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines
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Programme Overview

What you will study

  • Microsoft 365 tenant management
  • Users and groups
  • Licensing
  • Microsoft Entra identity
  • Exchange Online administration
  • Teams administration
  • SharePoint and OneDrive
  • Security configuration
  • Compliance fundamentals
  • Service health and reporting

Tools & Platforms

Technologies used

  • Microsoft 365 Admin Center
  • Microsoft Entra Admin Center
  • Exchange Admin Center
  • Teams Admin Center
  • SharePoint Admin Center
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Microsoft Defender
  • PowerShell
  • OneDrive Admin capabilities
  • Service Health

Learning Outcomes

Skills you will build

  • Administer a Microsoft 365 tenant
  • Manage users and licences
  • Configure identity settings
  • Administer messaging services
  • Manage Teams settings
  • Manage SharePoint and OneDrive
  • Apply security controls
  • Understand compliance controls
  • Use administrative reporting
  • Support Microsoft 365 users

Career Pathways

Where this can lead

  • Microsoft 365 Administrator
  • Cloud Administrator
  • IT Administrator
  • Messaging Administrator
  • Collaboration Administrator
  • Systems Administrator
  • M365 Support Engineer
  • Technical Support Engineer
  • Cloud Operations Engineer
  • Junior Security Administrator

Labs & Practicals

Hands-on learning

  • Create/manage test users
  • Assign licences in a lab tenant
  • Configure groups
  • Review Exchange settings
  • Review Teams settings
  • Review SharePoint/OneDrive settings
  • Configure identity settings
  • Review security recommendations
  • Review compliance settings
  • Troubleshoot a user/service scenario

Admission Requirements

Before you start

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications
  • Basic English reading ability for technical terms
  • A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
  • Stable internet connection for online delivery
  • Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
  • No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
  • For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
  • Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
  • Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines

Next Courses

Recommended pathways

  • Microsoft Certified Cloud Security Engineer
  • Microsoft Endpoint Administrator Programme
  • Microsoft Azure Security
  • Master of Microsoft Cloud Computing & Security
  • Microsoft 365 Security specialization

NextGen Campus Support

Student support

  • Live lecturer-led instruction and guided demonstrations
  • Student support for academic and technical questions
  • Access to structured lesson materials and practice resources
  • Guidance on lab setup and troubleshooting
  • Progress support throughout the programme
  • Recorded-session support where applicable to the intake
  • Career and certification pathway guidance
  • Practical assignment and project guidance
  • Peer-learning and class communication support
  • NextGen Campus academic coordination and learner assistance

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