Target https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/m365-administrator-expert/ as the long term goal
This has a number of prerequisites, including:
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate Option 1: Prerequisite certification
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate Option 2: Prerequisite certification Microsoft 365 messaging administrators manage a secure, efficient, and effective email collaboration platform using Microsoft Exchange Online and Microsoft 365.
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate Option 3: Prerequisite certification
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate Option 4: Prerequisite certification
- Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate Option 5: Prerequisite certification
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Marcin