About This Study Plan
This 14-day study plan breaks the MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator) exam preparation into 4 focused study sessions with a total of 15 actionable tasks. The plan covers all 4 exam domains — Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant, Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access, Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR, Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview — ensuring complete coverage of the exam blueprint. Focused two-week plan for Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102).
Prerequisites
- Basic Microsoft 365 familiarity
- 60–90 minutes daily
Study Schedule
- Tenant setup, domains, and DNS configuration
- Admin center: service health, reports, and org settings
- Licensing, subscriptions, and role-based access
- Entra ID users, groups, and directory synchronization
- Entra Connect/Cloud Sync setup and troubleshooting
- MFA, SSPR, and Conditional Access policy configuration
- Identity governance: access reviews and PIM
- Defender XDR incident investigation and response
- Defender for Office 365: anti-phishing, Safe Links/Attachments
- Secure Score analysis and remediation actions
- Threat Explorer and automated investigation
- Sensitivity labels, DLP policies, and retention
- Full mock exam with timed conditions
- Review all misses by domain objective
- Final flashcard pass and weak area drill
Study Tips
Spend extra time on Conditional Access — it integrates with both identity and security.
Track your accuracy per domain to identify weaknesses early.
Practice in the Microsoft 365 admin center if you have access.
Recommended Microsoft 365 Study Resources
Supplement this study plan with Microsoft Learn's free MS-102 learning path, which provides interactive modules and sandboxed Microsoft 365 environments. The Microsoft Virtual Training Days programme also offers free instructor-led sessions with a 50% exam discount voucher upon completion.
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Put your study plan into action with Microsoft 365 Administrator practice questions.