Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert

cloud5/5 · ExpertExam retires 2026-11-30

For Microsoft 365 tenant admins; proves you can manage identity, security and compliance across the suite.

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At a glance

Estimated study time: ~140 hours
Renewal cycle: 12 months
Practice in CertSprout: 100 questions
Mini-lessons: 3 lessons

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Skills you’ll explore

m365 entra exchange compliance

Exam topics

Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant28%
Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access27%
Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR27%
Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview18%

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Where this certification can take you

MSP Technician →

What a managed service provider actually needs on the bench: hardware and networking fundamentals, then the Microsoft 365 and Azure admin work that fills the ticket queue.

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