1. Build on your IT Support Technician experience
2–4 weeks
Map your current strengths against the Microsoft 365 Administrator role.
2. Close the partial gaps toward Microsoft 365 Administrator
3–6 weeks
Improve
- Microsoft 365 administration
- PowerShell
Raise Microsoft 365 administration, PowerShell to the level a Microsoft 365 Administrator relies on.
3. Learn the core of the Microsoft 365 Administrator role
6–10 weeks
Learn
- Exchange Online
- Teams / SharePoint
- Entra ID
Technologies
Microsoft 365Exchange OnlineTeams
Cover the biggest gaps first: Exchange Online, Teams / SharePoint, Entra ID.
4. Master advanced Microsoft 365 Administrator skills
6–10 weeks
Learn
- Conditional access
- Compliance & DLP
- Migration
Technologies
SharePointOneDriveEntra ID
Handle the advanced topics: Conditional access, Compliance & DLP, Migration.
5. Get productive with the Microsoft 365 Administrator toolchain
4–8 weeks
Technologies
Microsoft 365Exchange OnlineTeamsSharePointOneDriveEntra IDDefender for Office 365Purview
Be hands-on with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Teams and the rest of the target stack.
6. Practise Microsoft 365 Administrator work in real conditions
4–8 weeks
Ship a portfolio project or take on Microsoft 365 Administrator tasks at work.
7. Get certified and position yourself as a Microsoft 365 Administrator
4–8 weeks
Technologies
Microsoft MS-102Microsoft AZ-104Microsoft SC-200
Update your CV and LinkedIn around Microsoft 365 Administrator, then apply to target roles.