The Modern Desktop Administrator deploys, configures, secures, manages, and monitors devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Responsibilities include managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. The MDA collaborates with the M365 Enterprise Administrator to design and implement a device strategy that meets the business needs of a modern organization.

The Modern Desktop Administrator must be familiar with M365 workloads and must have strong skills and experience of deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices. The MDA role focuses on cloud services rather than on-premises management technologies.

Course Content:

• Planning an Operating System Deployment Strategy
• Implementing Windows 10
• Managing Updates for Windows 10
• Device Enrollment
• Configuring Profiles
• Application Management
• Managing Authentication in Azure AD
• Managing Devices and Device Policies
• Managing Security

The Modern Desktop Administrator deploys, configures, secures, manages, and monitors devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Responsibilities include managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. The MDA collaborates with the M365 Enterprise Administrator to design and implement a device strategy that meets the business needs of a modern organization.

The Modern Desktop Administrator must be familiar with M365 workloads and must have strong skills and experience of deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices. The MDA role focuses on cloud services rather than on-premises management technologies.

Candidates can achieve this certification by passing the following exam(s): 

Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

You'll be tested on the following knowledge and skill areas:

• Deploy and Update Operating Systems (15-20%)
• Manage Policies and Profiles (35-40%)
• Manage and Protect Devices (15-20%)
• Manage Apps and Data (25-30%)

Boštjan Križnič, MCT