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Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

Office suites have lasting importance in any enterprise, be it commercial or non-profit ventures. While companies’ productivity is not solely reliant on such, office platforms enable larger efficiency for whatever infrastructure that may be. However, the fast-paced and dynamic trait of enterprises calls for necessary toolset upgrades, prompting providers to adapt in line with new requirements. The same may be said for Microsoft and its pursuit to bring a mobile and collaborative platform for higher work efficiency and convenience.

About the Course

Microsoft 365 has long established its reputation as the most sought-after office suite. Heavily used in corporate undertaking, the brand stands as the de facto suite that other brands are gauged against. Putting this in mind, it is only necessary to understand its fundamentals and technicalities. To achieve higher level of proficiency, this four-part tutorial introduces course takers to a series of lessons about the basics of Microsoft 365. Related theories and applications are well-presented, while other relevant concepts are put under rigorous discussions.

Who is this course for?

Interested parties who want to acquire more knowledge about the platform may enroll in this course, but the course was largely and particularly designed for anyone who wants to take the Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals MS-900 exam. Lessons presented in this course may also come beneficial for small and medium enterprises who want to explore Cloud platforms.

Course Prerequisites and Skills to be developed

The tutorial only requires course takers to have beginner- to intermediate level of knowledge about Microsoft tools. Largely developed for those who want to pass related certifications or those who want to start a career in IT, course takers are expected to demonstrate sufficient understanding of Microsoft’s complex cloud concepts, compliance, privacy, pricing, and support.

Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Overview

Divided into four major lessons, this tutorial tackles the four core variables that constitute the Microsoft 365. These are:

Cloud Concepts

Discussed in this section are the technicalities and relevant concepts of Microsoft’s Cloud services. After providing an encompassing introduction about the platform, it will take course takers to more complex topics, including Cloud Computing, Azure, and the process of migrating to Cloud services. 

Core Services

The second part of the series puts core services, on-premise VS Cloud, Endpoint Management, and Collaboration understudy. While doing so, course takers are also introduced to the importance, functions, and persisting trends in MDM.

Security, Privacy, and Trust

This then takes course takers to lessons about Microsoft’s encryption, focusing on key pillars of security, common vulnerabilities, data protection, and compliance feature. It also highlights the importance of Identity Management in securing the suite from malicious digital attacks.

Billing and Support

The last part provides a comprehensive discussion of the platform’s billing structure and support. Terms and conditions are discussed, right before it presents subscription rates for anyone who wants to purchase the product. Lastly, billing management and other support options are outlined.