Office 365 Core Services Beginner
Mastering Office 365 Core Services equips administrators and functional consultants with the skills to manage Microsoft 365 tenant configurations, identity synchronization, and security controls—solving the critical challenge of securing hybrid environments amid rising cloud threats. With over 345 million paid Microsoft 365 users globally, demand for skilled administrators is surging across healthcare, education, and enterprise IT sectors.
This course prepares learners for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert certification (Exam MS-102), with Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run dates ensuring training proceeds even with a single participant. Gain confidence through official vendor-authorized content and 30-day lab access, leading to roles with median salaries exceeding $96,800 annually.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft Office 365 Core Services 3-day instructor-led training provides a foundational understanding of Microsoft’s cloud-powered productivity platform, designed for individuals preparing for the Microsoft 365 Fundamentals MS-900 certification. This course is ideal for aspiring IT support specialists, Microsoft 365 administrators, and business consultants who need to understand how core services like Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint integrate within an enterprise environment. Organizations worldwide are adopting these tools to support hybrid and remote work, making certified professionals highly sought after for their ability to recommend cloud solutions that improve collaboration, security, and operational efficiency.
Master core Microsoft 365 administration through key technologies including Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, gaining hands-on experience through structured lab exercises conducted in a live cloud environment. In these labs, learners configure user accounts and licenses, set up team collaboration spaces in Teams, manage document sharing via SharePoint and OneDrive, and implement basic security policies using Role-Based Access Control. A core project involves simulating a company-wide rollout of Microsoft 365, where students map out service deployment, assign administrative roles, and configure compliance settings to meet organizational requirements.
This course prepares learners for the Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals credential, a globally recognized certification that validates essential cloud and productivity service knowledge. Professionals with MS-900 certification can see salary increases of 12 to 18 percent and often advance into roles with average earnings between 60,000 and 75,000 dollars annually. At Koenig Solutions, students benefit from Guaranteed-to-Run batches and access to official Microsoft courseware, ensuring structured, instructor-led training that aligns with current exam objectives. Completing the Office 365 Core Services course empowers individuals to pursue careers in cloud administration, technical support, or consulting.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Basic experience with Microsoft 365 Office 365 Core Services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams, is recommended for effective learning.
- A solid understanding of IT fundamentals, such as user account management and service setup, will help you grasp Office 365 core features more quickly.
- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, especially the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, is beneficial for mastering Office 365 core services.
- Knowledge of DNS and domain management for custom domains in Microsoft 365 enhances your ability to configure Office 365 effectively.
- An understanding of identity and access management principles, including role-based access control (RBAC), supports secure Office 365 deployment.
- Experience using the Microsoft 365 Admin Center for service health monitoring and configuration management is advantageous when studying Office 365 core services.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the Office 365 Core Services certification exam
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Office 365 Core Services certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Office 365 Core Services certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Microsoft 365 Administrator
- Office 365 Core Services Specialist
- SharePoint Online Administrator
- Exchange Online Administrator
- Microsoft Teams Administrator
- M365 Support Engineer
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking Office 365 Core Services certified professionals
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“The 1-on-1 format was a game changer. My trainer adjusted the pace to my schedule and I cleared PL-300 while working full-time.”
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“I trained 15 of my team members for SC-200. Koenig's on-site delivery was seamless and all 15 passed within 3 months.”
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“SC-900 and SC-300 back to back — both cleared first try. The security curriculum at Koenig is incredibly thorough and up to date.”
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“DP-600 Fabric certification done in 3 weeks of part-time study. The customised schedule around my timezone was a lifesaver.”
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“DP-600 Fabric certification done in 3 weeks of part-time study. The customised schedule around my timezone was a lifesaver.”
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