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Microsoft 365: administering core services (AB-650)
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- Duration
- 5 days 35 hours
- Code
- AB-650 Code
- Certification
- Microsoft 365 Certified: AI Services Administrator Associate Certification
Accredited training for the Microsoft 365 Certified: AI Services Administrator Associate certification.
Presentation
Microsoft 365 is the standard working environment for millions of organisations worldwide. Behind every effective Microsoft 365 tenant is an administrator able to manage identities, secure access, protect data and govern AI services. These skills are critical as cyber threats increase and Copilot and AI agents expand.
This 4-day course covers the 3 official AB-650 examination domains. You will address Microsoft 365 tenant configuration and management, as well as identity and data governance and security with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview. You will also cover managing and securing AI services (Microsoft 365 Copilot, agents and Microsoft Agent 365).
By the end of this learning path, you will master comprehensive administration of a Microsoft 365 environment, including its AI services. You will also be prepared to take the AB-650 examination, currently in beta, included in our offer, to earn Microsoft 365 Certified: AI Services Administrator Associate certification (see the Certification tab for details).
Please note: this course replaces our former MS-102 examination preparation path. Microsoft will retire MS-102 on 31 October 2026.
Objectives
During this Microsoft 365 administrator course, you will develop the skills to:
- Configure and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant, including the organisational profile, Copilot and Agent 365 licences, and workload settings (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive);
- Govern identities and access with Microsoft Entra ID, including authentication, Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM);
- Secure the environment with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and manage data protection with Microsoft Purview (DLP, sensitivity labels, DSPM for AI);
- Assess tenant and data readiness for Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment;
- Manage and secure AI agents through Microsoft Entra Agent ID and Microsoft Agent 365;
- Monitor AI services using Copilot usage reports and the Copilot Control System;
- Prepare effectively for AB-650 to earn Microsoft 365 Certified: AI Services Administrator Associate certification.
Program
Module 1: configure and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant
- Configuring tenant branding, the organisational profile and domains.
- Managing licences, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Agent 365 and Copilot Studio licences.
- Administering workloads: mailboxes, Teams channels and Copilot transcription settings.
- Configuring SharePoint and OneDrive for Copilot, including Microsoft Search and site exclusions.
Lab
- Configure a Microsoft 365 tenant and assign the licences required for Copilot services.
Module 2: govern and secure the Microsoft 365 tenant
- Managing users, guests, groups, roles and administrative units.
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and bulk operations through Microsoft Graph PowerShell.
- Configuring authentication methods, password protection and Conditional Access with Microsoft Entra ID Protection.
- Managing alerts and threat policies with Microsoft Defender for Office 365.
- Protecting data with Microsoft Purview: DLP, sensitivity labels, data lifecycle management and DSPM for AI.
Lab
- Configure a Conditional Access policy and a data loss prevention (DLP) policy covering Copilot.
Module 3: manage and secure Microsoft 365 AI services
- Assessing tenant and data readiness for Microsoft 365 Copilot and reducing data oversharing.
- Configuring tenant Copilot settings: web search, self-service purchasing, AI disclaimer and image generation.
- Managing third-party AI providers and Copilot connectors.
- Managing agent identity lifecycles through Microsoft Entra Agent ID.
- Securing agent access with access packages and Conditional Access.
- Discovering, reviewing, approving or blocking agents through the agent registry.
- Governing agents with Microsoft Agent 365 and monitoring their activity.
- Monitoring AI services through Copilot usage reports and the Copilot Control System.
Lab
- Perform a Copilot readiness assessment and configure agent governance through Microsoft Agent 365.
Audience
This course is intended for IT administration professionals seeking to master the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including:
- Systems and network administrators expanding their expertise into Microsoft 365 cloud administration and hybrid identities;
- Microsoft 365 administrators specialising in messaging, security, compliance or endpoints who want a comprehensive view of platform administration, including AI services;
- IT engineers and consultants supporting organisations with migration, security, Microsoft 365 governance and Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment.
Prerequisites
This course requires:
- Technical skills: experience with Microsoft 365 workloads and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Theoretical foundations: understanding of Microsoft Defender XDR capabilities and familiarity with Microsoft Graph PowerShell.
Good to know: unlike the former MS-102 pathway, AB-650 is a standalone examination and requires no prior certification.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
- Official Microsoft programme: content aligned with the AB-650 framework, delivered by a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).
- Training in French: course materials, official practical labs and instruction entirely in French for effective learning.
- Intensive practical approach: a lab in each module to consolidate skills in real Microsoft 365 environments.
- AB-650 examination included: the official Microsoft examination is included at no additional cost.
- Leading-edge certification: AB-650 covers AI agent governance (Microsoft Agent 365, Entra Agent ID) for the first time, a strategic skill as organisations deploy Copilot at scale.
Dates and sessions
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