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Prepare for Microsoft 365 Administrator with tenant management, Entra identity and access, Defender XDR security, Purview compliance, prerequisite planning, and Pearson VUE readiness.
Microsoft Learn lists MS-102 as the required exam for Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert. The English exam guide was updated on April 28, 2026, so candidates should use the current skills measured before building a study plan.
MS-102 validates tenant-level Microsoft 365 administration across identity, security, compliance, and workload coordination.
MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator.
Required exam for Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert.
Candidates must also earn at least one qualifying Microsoft associate administrator certification.
Microsoft updated the English skills measured on April 28, 2026.
Microsoft Learn states that the English version of MS-102 was updated on April 28, 2026. HiraEdu aligns prep with the current guide so candidates do not over-index on older domain weights or retired product names.
Administrator Expert candidates need to manage tenant configuration, domains, service health, users, groups, roles, licensing, Microsoft Entra identity, hybrid identity, authentication, access, and related PowerShell workflows.
MS-102 heavily emphasizes Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Purview. Prep should include threat management, Secure Score thinking, policy configuration, data governance, retention, sensitivity labels, and compliance administration.
Use this Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert exam help page for exam-specific context, then compare the broader online exam help services page or contact HiraEdu if you need a direct handoff. This page stays focused on Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert while the linked service pages cover broader exam support options.
Microsoft Learn describes Exam MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator as the required exam for Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert. The certification is for administrators who deploy and manage Microsoft 365 and perform tenant-level implementation and administration across cloud and hybrid environments. Candidates function as the integrating hub for Microsoft 365 workloads and should have experience with Microsoft 365 workloads, Microsoft Entra ID, networking, Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, and PowerShell. To earn the Administrator Expert certification, candidates must also hold at least one qualifying associate certification such as Endpoint Administrator Associate, Messaging Administrator Associate, Teams Administrator Associate, Identity and Access Administrator Associate, or Information Security Administrator Associate. Microsoft updated the English MS-102 skills measured on April 28, 2026. The current study guide weights the exam across deploying and managing a Microsoft 365 tenant, implementing and managing Microsoft Entra identity and access, managing security and threats with Microsoft Defender XDR, and managing compliance with Microsoft Purview. HiraEdu helps candidates prepare ethically with objective mapping, admin-center labs, identity and security scenarios, compliance workflows, and Pearson VUE readiness.
Microsoft Learn lists MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator as the required exam for Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert.
Yes. Microsoft requires at least one qualifying associate certification, such as Endpoint Administrator, Messaging Administrator, Teams Administrator, Identity and Access Administrator, or Information Security Administrator Associate.
Microsoft states that the English version of MS-102 was updated on April 28, 2026.
The current scope covers Microsoft 365 tenant management, Microsoft Entra identity and access, Microsoft Defender XDR security and threat management, and Microsoft Purview compliance.
HiraEdu supports lawful preparation only: objective mapping, Microsoft 365 admin labs, timed reviews, and Pearson VUE readiness. Candidates must complete their own assessment.
Verify that you hold or plan to earn one qualifying associate administrator certification required for the Administrator Expert credential.
Use the April 28, 2026 skills measured for tenant management, Entra identity and access, Defender XDR security, and Purview compliance.
Practice tenant settings, domains, users, groups, roles, identity synchronization, authentication controls, threat policies, and compliance configurations.
Review Microsoft profile, scheduling, price region, ID, accommodations, language availability, practice assessment, and retake policy before booking.
Use the guide to self-serve, or talk to a coordinator if you need help mapping timelines, official requirements, or troubleshooting day-of logistics.
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