Career path
Training for Information Protection Administrators
Microsoft Learn helps you discover the tools and skills you need to become an information protection administrator.
Browse the official collection for information protection administrators
What is an information protection administrator?
The Microsoft information protection administrator plans and implements controls that meet organizational information protection and governance requirements by using Microsoft 365 information protection services. This person is responsible for translating information protection requirements and controls into technical implementation.
Your path to becoming an information protection administrator
Option 1: Self-Paced Training
Work through online guided trainings paths at your own pace. As you journey through the learning paths and modules, you will be exposed to some of the skills you need to help you get credentialed.
Option 2: Instructor led training
Choose a traditional classroom training setting to learn on your own schedule, at your own pace, and in your own place.
Get Certified
Once you have completed the self-paced training and/or the instructor led course, try a practice assessment to see if you are ready for the certification exam.
Get connected
Are you interested in professional networking with other information protection administrators? Would you like to connect with training, placement, recruiting partners or employers for jobs?