Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate

About the Certification: Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate

The Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate certification is earned by passing Exam MD-102: Endpoint Administrator. It confirms your understanding of how to deploy, configure, protect, manage, and troubleshoot endpoints in a Microsoft 365 environment by using tools such as Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, Windows Autopilot, and related endpoint management technologies. Microsoft describes candidates for this certification as professionals with subject matter expertise in managing devices and client applications in a Microsoft 365 tenant.

This certification focuses on the modern workplace and the full endpoint lifecycle. It covers how administrators prepare device infrastructure, manage enrollment, apply policies, deploy apps, maintain security and compliance, and support users across organizational devices. The official Microsoft study guide for MD-102 organizes the exam around four core areas: Prepare infrastructure for devices, Manage and maintain devices, Protect devices, and Manage applications.

In practical terms, the exam expects candidates to understand how endpoints are enrolled and managed at scale, how security and access settings are applied, how Windows devices are deployed and updated, and how application management is handled across different device platforms. Microsoft’s official course description also highlights topics such as endpoint deployment strategy, update strategy, modern management, Microsoft Intune integration, app deployment, authentication, identities, access, and compliance policies.

The certification is intended for IT professionals who work with device administration in business environments. According to Microsoft, endpoint administrators collaborate with other roles to help deliver a modern workplace strategy that meets business needs, with responsibilities that include implementing identities, security, access, policies, updates, and apps for endpoints.

Who This Credential Is For

This certification is suitable for:

• Individuals preparing for Exam MD-102: Endpoint Administrator
• Endpoint administrators and desktop administrators who manage devices and client apps
• Microsoft 365 administrators and support professionals working with Intune, policies, updates, and compliance
• IT professionals who want to better understand modern endpoint management in Microsoft 365 environments

Successful Candidates Can

Explain how endpoint infrastructure is prepared for enrollment, identity, and device management

Understand how devices are deployed, updated, maintained, and supported through cloud-based management tools

Recognize how endpoint protection, compliance, and access controls are applied in Microsoft 365 environments

Identify how applications are deployed, managed, and monitored across organizational devices

Interpret scenario-based questions aligned with the MD-102 exam objectives

No Formal Prerequisites Required

There is no separate prerequisite certification required before taking Exam MD-102 for this associate-level credential. However, Microsoft positions the certification for candidates who already work with endpoint and client application management in Microsoft 365 environments, so some familiarity with Windows devices, Microsoft 365, identity, device policies, security, and app deployment will be helpful.

Purpose of This Practice Exam Course

This practice exam course helps learners prepare for MD-102: Endpoint Administrator by using exam-style questions aligned with the official study guide. It is intended to help students review the major exam domains, become more comfortable with Microsoft-style scenario questions, and identify weaker areas before taking the real exam. The focus is on reinforcing understanding of endpoint administration tasks such as deployment, updates, app management, protection, compliance, and troubleshooting.

By completing this course, students can better measure their readiness across the full Endpoint Administrator Associate scope and decide which topics need more review before exam day.

Exam Overview

The exam associated with this certification is MD-102: Endpoint Administrator. The official study guide was updated on December 23, 2025, and the Microsoft certification page for Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate was updated on January 23, 2026, so these sources reflect the current public positioning of the credential.