Preparing for the MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services Exam
Skylines Academy Approach
Who should take the exam?
The MS-100 exam is intended to validate skills and expertise of Microsoft 365 (M365) Enterprise Administrators. It is recommended that individuals have previous knowledge on deploying, configuring and managing one or more M365 applications or technologies: Exchange, SharePoint, Skype for Business (SfB). The Skylines Academy team has seen success stories from students with a variety of experience. Plan on setting aside more time to study if you do not have experience with M365 technologies. Previous M365 administration experience is beneficial to pass the exam, but not required.
Once you’ve studied and sat the exam and get that passing score, you’ll have ½ of the Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert badge. You will also need to complete the MS-101 Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security Services Exam, which is slated to release via Skylines Academy in Spring 2020.
If you are just starting out, we recommend you look at the MS-100: M365 Certification course for core M365 concepts.
Why take the exam:
Whether it's an employer requirement or you are looking to validate your skills, these tests certify your M365 Identity and Services knowledge and are a great addition to your resume. Administrators of M365 services are in high-demand as Microsoft continues to expand the technologies included and increase ease-of-adoption for Microsoft customers.
How to Prepare:
1. Review the Microsoft Exam Blueprint: This should be your first stop during exam preparation. Microsoft uses the blueprint to break down topics and assign a weight (% of questions) to the exam so you’ll have an idea how much to study for each section.
2. Invest in an online course to help walk you through what’s going to be on the Exam. Throughout the Skylines Academy Microsoft MS-100 Certification Course, Instructor David Hood will walk you through a series of lectures and demos, giving you knowledge and hands-on skills you will need to take and pass the exam. Make sure to spin up your own M365 environment to follow along, if possible.
3. Gain more detail with Microsoft Documentation. We’ve put together some handy Study Guides which reference the most-relevant links for studying for the exam. We understand that everyone has different learning styles. Some people require additional post-course reading and Microsoft makes it easy to read up on any M365 topic imaginable though docs.
4. Take practice tests. We’ve put together 68 Practice Questions based on our experience taking the exam and feedback from students.
5. Ask your peers! Many like-minded individuals who are studying for or have already taken the MS-100 exam. Check out the Office 365 and Dynamics 365 Study Group and feel free to join, post, and see what your fellow students are up to.
Other Useful Resources
1. Microsoft Learning Paths: There are also Microsoft learning paths online available for different topics.
2. Microsoft 365 Blog: A series of blog posts to help you study for certifications and evolve your M365 skillset.
3. Office 365 on Reddit: We love reddit as it has the ability to bring you closer to your peers and ask any questions you’d like to the community.
4. Collabe365 Community: Community experts present on various Office 365, Azure and SharePoint Topics.