Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert

Overview

Please note: This certification, and related exam will retire on November 30, 2026. You will no longer be able to earn or renew this certification after this date.

If you’re an administrator who deploys and manages Microsoft 365 and performs Microsoft 365 tenant-level implementation and administration of cloud and hybrid environments, this certification is designed for you.

If you’d like to be a Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert, also make sure to complete one of the following certifications:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate (retired)

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (retired)

Recommended approach:

Step 1: Review the skills and knowledge required to certify.

Step 2: Train for certification exams.

Course: Microsoft MS-102T00 - Microsoft 365 Administrator Essentials

OR

Course: Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102) - Self-paced

Step 3: Schedule your exams and get certified.

Schedule to take Exam MS-102