Certification

Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate

Plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy, using essential elements of modern management, co-management approaches, and Microsoft Intune integration.

At a glance

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Overview

As a candidate for this certification, you have subject matter expertise deploying, configuring, protecting, managing, and monitoring devices and client applications in a Microsoft 365 environment. You’re responsible for:

  • Managing identity, security, access, policies, updates, and apps for endpoints.
  • Implementing solutions for efficient deployment and management of endpoints on various operating systems, platforms, and device types.
  • Implementing and managing endpoints at scale by using Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft Entra ID.

As an endpoint administrator, you collaborate with architects, Microsoft 365 administrators, security administrators, and other workload administrators to plan and implement a modern workplace strategy that meets the business needs of an organization.

You must have experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 technologies, including Intune, as well as strong skills and experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows client and non-Windows devices.

Important

The English language version of this certification will be updated on April 26, 2024. Review the study guide linked in the Certification resources section for details about upcoming changes.

Note

Microsoft 365 Defender portal has been renamed to Microsoft Defender portal. This change will appear on the exam in late April.

Skills measured

  • Deploy Windows client
  • Manage identity and compliance
  • Manage, maintain, and protect devices
  • Manage applications

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Practice Assessment

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You will have 100 minutes to complete this assessment.

Exam policy

This exam will be proctored, and is not open book. You may have interactive components to complete as part of this exam. To learn more about exam duration and experience, visit: Exam duration and exam experience.

If you fail a certification exam, don’t worry. You can retake it 24 hours after the first attempt. For subsequent retakes, the amount of time varies. For full details, visit: Exam retake policy.

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This exam is offered in the following languages:

English, Chinese (Simplified), German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil)

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Certification resources

Exam MD-102 study guide

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