Access M365 admin center for free for learning purpose

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I am following the course "SC-300: Implement an identity management solution" and for some exercises access to the web console "Microsoft 365 admin center" is required, but I am denied access with the same personal account (rusconigabriele@gmail.com) created and working to access "Microsoft Entra admin center" . How can I solve it? In other words, can I access M365 admin center for free for learning for learning purpose with that personal account? Thanks.

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Answer 1

Hi Gabriele Rusconi,

Thank you for reaching out to us on the Microsoft Q&A platform. 
Accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center for free using a personal account is generally not feasible, as this platform is intended for business and enterprise users. However, there are several alternatives you can explore to gain access for educational purposes.
Microsoft provides a free trial for Microsoft 365 Business. You can register for this trial using a business email address. This trial usually lasts for 30 days and includes access to the admin center.
Microsoft Learn offers sandbox environments for various courses, including SC-300. These sandboxes allow you to practice without needing a personal account.
If the trial proves beneficial, you might want to think about subscribing to a Microsoft 365 Business plan. This option will provide you with continuous access to the admin center and other features. To perform Azure Entra ID related tasks, you can choose a free trial by signing up Azure Free Trial

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