AB-650 & MS-102 Hands on Certification Course with Sims (Udemy.com)
Get prepared for either AB-650 or MS-102 with instructor led labs & hands simulations available 24/7
Created by: John Christopher
Last updated October 2026
What you will learn
- Learn the concepts & perform hands on lab activities needed to pass either AB-650 or MS-102 exams!
- Gain a tremendous amount of knowledge involving Microsoft 365 and Azure Services
- Get loads of hands on experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure
- Utilize hands on simulations that can be access anytime, anywhere!
- This course is updated to support both the AB-650 and MS-102 exam material
How it compares
Against the other 848 rated Udemy courses in IT Certifications on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 80% of them
- Reviews7,107#64 of 849 by number of reviews
- Length18.5 hourslonger than 80% of them
- Last updatedOctober 2026more recently than 98% of them
Course Description
This course is way more then the average training course on Udemy! Have access to the following:
Training from an instructor of over 20 years who has helped thousands on their certification journey
Lecture that explains the concepts in an easy to learn method for someone that is just starting out with this material
Instructor led hands on that can be followed even if you have little experience
Hands on simulations that can be practiced 24/7 regardless of if you have Windows, Server or even a Microsoft 365/Azure Subscription in front of you
This course will prepare you for either MS-102, whichever you decide to take.
TOPICS COVERED INCLUDING HANDS ON LECTURE AND PRACTICE TUTORIALS:
Introduction
AB-650 and MS-102 material differences
Understanding the Microsoft Environment
Foundations of Active Directory Domains
Foundations of RAS, DMZ, and Virtualization
Foundations of the Microsoft Cloud Services
IMPORTANT Using Assignments in the course
DONT SKIP: The first to know about Microsoft cloud services
Setting up for hands on
Introduction to practicing hands on
Downloading Windows Server 2022 ISO
Getting Hyper-V Installed on Windows
Creating a Virtual Switch in Hyper-V
Installing a Windows Server 2022 Virtual Machine
Downloading the Windows 11 ISO
Installing a Windows 11 virtual machine
Use an internet unique domain name
Deploy and manage domain controllers on-premises
Joining Windows 11 to a domain
Creating a trial Microsoft 365/Azure Account
Configure and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant
Configure branding in a Microsoft 365 tenant, logo, URL, themes and backgrounds
Implement and manage domains
Configure & manage organizational settings, security & privacy & org profile
Manage and monitor Microsoft 365 licenses, including group-based licensing
Understanding the capabilities of Copilot and Agents in Microsoft 365
Manage and monitor licenses for AI services, including Microsoft 365 Copilot
Configure and use Microsoft 365 Backup, including setup, restore, etc
Configure and review network connectivity insights
Monitor the health of Microsoft 365 services by using Service health
Manage identities in Microsoft Entra
Concepts of identities in Azure/Microsoft 365/Entra ID
Create and manage Microsoft 365 users
Create and manage external users in Microsoft Entra
Create and manage contacts in the Microsoft 365 admin center
Concepts of Groups in Azure/Microsoft 365/Entra ID
Create and manage groups, including Microsoft 365 groups and shared mailboxes
Create and manage groups, including Microsoft 365 using the Azure portal
Manage and monitor Microsoft 365 licenses, including group-based licensing
Concepts of roles in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra
Implement and manage roles in Microsoft Entra
Manage roles/role groups in MS Defender XDR, MS Purview, and Microsoft 365
Concepts of delegation by administrative units
Manage delegation by using administrative units
Understanding privileged identity management (PIM)
Manage Microsoft Entra roles in Entra privileged identity management (PIM)
Perform bulk user management
Foundational hands on experience with PowerShell
Concepts of using Microsoft Graph with PowerShell management
Setting up for connecting to MS Graph to support cloud services with PowerShell
Create and manage users and groups, as well as bulk management with PowerShell
AB-650: Manage Microsoft 365 workloads
Create and manage teams in Microsoft Teams, including channels, owners, and members
Configure settings for Copilot in Teams meetings, including transcription
Create and manage SharePoint sites
Manage SharePoint site roles and permissions
Features and capabilities of SharePoint Advanced Management
MS-102:Implement and manage identity synchronization with Microsoft Entra tenant
Concepts of Entra Connect Sync vs Entra Cloud Sync for Hybrid scenarios
Drawing out Entra Connect Sync and Entra Cloud Sync
Implement and manage directory synchronization by using Microsoft Entra Connect Sync
Implement and manage directory synchronization by using Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync
Monitor synchronization by using Microsoft Entra Connect Health
Troubleshoot synchronization, including Entra Connect Sync and Entra Cloud Sync
Implement and manage authentication and access in Microsoft Entra
Implement and manage authentication methods
Implement and manage self-service password reset (SSPR)
Implement and manage Microsoft Entra Password Protection
Investigate and resolve authentication issue
Plan for identity protection
Implement and manage Microsoft Entra ID Protection
Plan Conditional Access policies
Implement and manage Conditional Access policies
Concepts of multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) by using conditional access policies
MS-102: Review & respond to security reports & alerts by Microsoft Defender XDR
Review & take actions to improve the MS Secure Score in the Microsoft Defender
Review & respond to security incidents & alerts in Microsoft 365 Defender
Review and respond to issues identified in security & compliance reports
Review and respond to threats identified in threat analytics
Secure Microsoft 365 workloads
Understanding Defender for Office 365
Implement policies and rules in Defender for Office 365
Review and respond to threats identified in Defender for Office 365
Create and run campaigns, such as attack simulation
Unblock users
MS-102: Implement & manage endpoint protection by using MS Defender for Endpoint
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
7,107 Reviews
John Christopher
John Christopher is a Technical Instructor that has been in the business for 25 years. His first experience with information technology occurred in the early 90s when he ran an MS-DOS based BBS(Bulletin Board System) as a System Operator. In the late 90s, after working with Windows NT 3.50 performing backups for Regal Group, he decided to get Windows NT Microsoft Certified.
In 1998 he got his first Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Microsoft Certified Trainer certification. Shortly after getting certified, he began working as a Junior Administrator and Instructor for Knowledge Alliance. From there John was able to become one of the first people in the world to gain an MCSE for the Windows 2000 operating system and he began teaching full time for a company called Productivity Point International. At Productivity Point, John got Citrix Metaframe certified and began teaching Citrix along with Microsoft classes. Productivity Point began experiencing financial troubles and John moved on to work with another training company in 2001
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Reviews
By oyisa mgoloza on 9/4/2026
My experience so far has been fantastic, and Christopher explains these concepts so thoroughly and elegantly, it is quite easy to understand especially when it takes through the demonstrations and the simulations that I have to do at the end each module. I am honestly enjoying the lessons so so much.
By Siddalingaprasad on 8/30/2026
I really enjoyed this course. The instructor explained the Microsoft 365 administration concepts in a simple and easy-to-understand way. The practical demonstrations made it much easier to connect the theory with real-world scenarios. I learned a lot throughout the course and feel much more confident about working with Microsoft 365 administration. Definitely recommended for anyone looking to build or improve their M365 skills.
By Shaik Mohammed Gouse on 7/13/2026
I really enjoyed this course. John Christopher explains the MS-102 concepts in a simple and easy-to-understand way. The lessons are well organized and cover the important topics needed for Microsoft 365 administration. I found the course very helpful for improving my knowledge and preparing for real-world tasks. Thank you, John, for creating such a great course!
By Pardeep Klaassen on 7/7/2026
I just took the exam for the MS-102 and I think that there is enough subjects in this course that covers the exam but I also saw a lot of things that I haven't seen. I've also failed the exam after going trough this course multiple times.
By Narinder Sharma on 6/20/2026
Exceptional Material! Posted my labs on github and already getting Recruiters messaging me about how impressed they are of my portfolio offering to forward my resume!! It was the missing link-best teacher for this. Thorough plus does it in plain-easy to understand-English, with slides, diagrams, and lab work!
By Amit Raj on 6/20/2026
it's really wonderful and knowledgeable video simple to understand. if any one want to upgrade their skills in Microsoft office 365 so i recommend it to get this course. Instructor have done very hard work to make these many videos of their students. Those students who want to grow their career definitely they should learn and practice from the videos.
By Daryl Claybrooks on 6/19/2026
I appreciate the time and effort put into creating the course/content and accompanying "Assignments". The courses are well put together and easy to follow, IMHO. The fact that the instructor emphasizes how often Microsoft changes its look is HUGE. One item that I don't understand is the "Get your ticket to certification" prompt in between videos that are closer to the end of the course. Is that "commercial" placed on purpose or did misconfigure some setting? All in all top-notch disseminated information.
By Pavan bharadwaj on 6/16/2026
So Far it is an amazing feeling to get to know about Active directory, Entra ID, Creating Hyper-V, hosting a Virtual Machine, Windows Server. The Expert explained everything perfectly, he has calm voice and able to understand easily.
By Ahmad Shaker Shukoori on 4/22/2026
Wonderful course with excellent instruction. I highly recommend that students who have not previously studied MCSE first complete a Windows Server 2022 / Microsoft Server Administration course before taking this class. Having a solid foundation in Windows Server 2022, Server Manager, and core administration concepts will help you fully understand the material, especially topics related to Microsoft 365 E5 and hybrid administration. Overall, the instructor is outstanding and provides valuable real-world lab practice that makes the learning experience practical and effective. Thank you, Ahmad Shaker Shukoori
By David Baldery on 2/20/2026
John was clear and concise with his explanations, the simulations were just brief click throughs but helpful all the same. I liked the inclusion of the role plays at the end of the course and maybe more of these should be included in future courses. I would recommend this course to anyone looking into gaining knowledge to help with MS-102.
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