Your Guide to the M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert Certification

For IT professionals managing complex cloud infrastructures, earning the Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert certification is a significant career milestone. This credential validates your expertise in evaluating, planning, migrating, deploying, and managing Microsoft 365 services. But what’s the most effective way to prepare? This guide outlines the training pathways available to help you succeed.

Understanding the M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert Certification

Achieving this expert-level certification demonstrates your ability to handle the full lifecycle of Microsoft 365 services in a business environment. To earn this status, you must prove your skills by passing two key exams: the MS-100 (Microsoft 365 Identity and Services) and the MS-101 (Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security).

Choosing the Right Training Programme for You

To support your certification journey, Readynez offers specialised programmes that consolidate Microsoft's official curriculum into accelerated formats. You can choose a single, immersive course or a split programme, depending on your schedule and learning preference. Both paths prepare you for the official beta exams, which are included in the training.

The Accelerated Path: A 6-Day Immersion

The most direct route is our comprehensive 6-day Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator programme. This single, intensive course covers all topics for both exams, providing everything you need to become a certified expert in just one week.

• Total Duration: 6 Days (Standard duration is 9 days)
• Certification: Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Exams Included: MS-100 and MS-101 (beta versions)
• Next Available Dates: March 11-16, June 24-29
• Software Assurance Vouchers: 9
• Microsoft Curriculum Covered: MS-100T01-A, MS-100T02-A, MS-100T03-A, MS-101T01-A, MS-101T02-A, MS-101T03-A

The Flexible Path: Two Focused 3-Day Blocks

If you prefer to master the material in separate stages, you can split your training into two 3-day sessions. This approach allows you to concentrate on one exam at a time.

Part 1: Microsoft 365 identity and services (MS-100)

This initial 3-day course focuses entirely on the MS-100 exam objectives, covering tenant and service management, Office 365, and identity synchronisation.

• Duration: 3 Days (Standard duration is 5 days)
• Exam Included: Microsoft 365 Identity and Services (beta) (MS-100)
• Next Available Dates: March 11-13, June 24-26
• Software Assurance Vouchers: 5
• Microsoft Curriculum Covered: MS-100T01-A, MS-100T02-A, MS-100T03-A

Part 2: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security (MS-101)

The second 3-day course prepares you for the MS-101 exam, concentrating on security management, compliance, and device management within Microsoft 365.

• Duration: 3 Days (Standard duration is 4 days)
• Exam Included: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security (beta) (MS-101)
• Next Available Dates: March 14-16, June 27-29
• Software Assurance Vouchers: 4
• Microsoft Curriculum Covered: MS-101T01-A, MS-101T02-A, MS-101T03-A

Funding Your Certification with Software Assurance Vouchers

Does your organisation have a Microsoft Software Assurance agreement? If so, you may have unused Software Assurance Training Vouchers (SATVs) that can significantly reduce the cost of your training. Many companies are unaware these vouchers exist, but they are a valuable benefit based on software licence agreements.

These vouchers can be applied to almost all official Microsoft courses at Readynez, including the programmes detailed above. Vouchers have an expiry date, so it is crucial to use them before they are lost. If you are uncertain about your organisation's voucher status, contact us. Our team can help you determine your eligibility and apply any available discounts to your booking.