Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)

About this course

This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft 365, empowering you to understand its core cloud services, productivity tools, and security frameworks. You will gain practical knowledge of Microsoft’s SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS offerings, enabling you to confidently plan, deploy, and manage cloud solutions. Through detailed modules, you will explore collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint, and Yammer, as well as endpoint management and deployment strategies essential for modern IT environments. The curriculum guides you step-by-step from fundamental cloud concepts to advanced topics such as Zero Trust security, identity management, threat protection, and compliance. You will also learn to utilize Microsoft 365 analytics and admin tools, preparing you to support hybrid workforces effectively. Real-world use cases and hands-on deployment insights make the learning experience practical and applicable. Ideal for IT professionals, security practitioners, and cloud enthusiasts, this course requires no prior Microsoft 365 expertise but a basic understanding of IT concepts will help. Whether you're beginning your cloud journey or preparing for the MS-900 certification, this course offers a solid foundation with beginner to intermediate difficulty.

Course objectives

• Provide a solid foundation in Microsoft 365 for beginners and intermediate learners
• Prepare students for the MS-900 certification
• Enhance understanding of security frameworks and compliance in cloud environments