Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)

Certification

Expert certification for administering Microsoft 365 tenants, identity, security and compliance. The exam is scheduled to retire on 30 November 2026.

Glossary

Related topics in brief

• Microsoft · Developed by · Organization
  Microsoft Corporation is a technology company that develops software and cloud services such as Microsoft 365, Azure and Dynamics 365.
• Microsoft 365 · Covers · Platform
  Microsoft 365 is a subscription bundle of productivity apps and cloud services, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Exchange Online · Covers · Product
  The cloud email, calendar and contacts service in Microsoft 365. Outlook connects to it, and mail flow rules, anti-phishing and retention policies are managed around it.
• SharePoint · Covers · Product
  Microsoft 365's platform for intranets, document libraries and team sites. Most files shared in Teams are stored in SharePoint, so its permissions directly decide what Copilot can find.
• OneDrive · Covers · Product
  Microsoft's cloud storage for personal work files. It syncs folders across devices and integrates with SharePoint, sharing controls and Microsoft 365 apps.
• Microsoft 365 admin center · Covers · Product
  The web portal for administering users, licences and services in a Microsoft 365 tenant.