Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

The content of this certification was updated recently. Exam MD-101 was updated on November 24, 2021, and Exam MD-100 was updated December 3, 2021. Please download the skills measured documents on the associated exam pages to see changes.

Modern desktop administrators deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment.

Job role: Administrator

Required exams: MD-100 MD-101

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Certification details

Take two exams

CERTIFICATION EXAM

Windows Client

AND

CERTIFICATION EXAM

Managing Modern Desktops

Earn the certification

ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION

Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

Skills measured

  • Deploy Windows
  • Manage devices and data
  • Configure storage and connectivity
  • Maintain Windows
  • Deploy and upgrade operating systems
  • Manage policies and profiles
  • Manage and protect devices
  • Manage apps and data

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Certification exams

  • MD-100: Windows Client

    Languages: en

    Retirement date:

    This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: deploy Windows; manage devices and data; configure storage and connectivity; and maintain Windows.

    Price based on the country in which the exam is proctored.

    for Windows Client

    All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you'll be ready for any question on the exam.

  • MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

    Languages: en

    Retirement date:

    This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: deploy and upgrade operating systems; manage policies and profiles; manage and protect devices; and manage apps and data.

    Price based on the country in which the exam is proctored.

    for Managing Modern Desktops

    All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you'll be ready for any question on the exam.

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** Complete this exam before the retirement date to ensure it is applied toward your certification. After the retirement date, please refer to the related certification for exam requirements.

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