Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)

MD-102 · ● Active · Associate · Microsoft

Exam facts

Field	Value
Cost	$165 USD (regional pricing varies)
Duration	120 minutes
Questions	40–60 (multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, case studies)
Passing	700/1000 (scaled score)
Format	Multiple choice, multiple response, drag-and-drop, scenario-based case studies
Delivery	Pearson VUE (remote/center)
Languages	English; additional 30 min available for non-English speakers
Valid	1 year from pass date
Renewal	Free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn (anytime within 6 months before expiry)
Prerequisites	None; prior experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and Windows deployment recommended
Released	March 28, 2023
Retiring	N/A

Vendor source — Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate ↗

Official exam guide — Study guide for Exam MD-102: Endpoint Administrator ↗

Official course — MD-102T00-A: Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator ↗

Exam objectives — MD-102 exam blueprint ↗

About

MD-102 certifies endpoint administrators responsible for deploying, configuring, securing, managing, and monitoring devices and client applications in Microsoft 365 environments. Launched March 28, 2023, it is the standalone Associate-level credential for modern endpoint management via Intune, Windows Autopilot, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Windows 365. Candidates typically have hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Windows client deployment.

Domain context — Endpoint/M365

Modern device and application management across Windows, cloud, and hybrid environments. Endpoint administrators bridge IT operations and identity/security teams to enforce policy, patch, and compliance at scale.

Read full deep dive — Microsoft 365 Ecosystem →

Topics covered

Deploy Windows Client (25–30%) — Windows 10/11 deployment via Autopilot, manual installation, provisioning packages, modern driver management
Manage Identity and Compliance (15–20%) — Entra ID device registration, device compliance policies, conditional access integration, compliance monitoring
Manage, Maintain, and Protect Devices (40–45%) — Intune enrollment and onboarding, device lifecycle, updates and patches, configuration profiles, endpoint protection
Manage Applications (15–20%) — App deployment via Intune, Win32 app packaging, Microsoft Store for Business, app protection policies, app-based conditional access

Source: Official exam guide ↗

Common skills at Endpoint/M365 · Associate

Shared competencies for Endpoint/M365 management at Associate level — not specific to this cert.

Windows 10/11 deployment and lifecycle management
Microsoft Intune enrollment, configuration, and policy deployment
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) device identity and compliance
Conditional access policy design and troubleshooting
Endpoint protection and threat management via Microsoft Defender
Windows Update for Business and patch management
Device compliance and conditional access integration
Troubleshooting Intune enrollment and application issues

Recommended courses at Endpoint/M365 · Associate

Provider	Title	Cost	URL
Microsoft Learn	MD-102T00: Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator	Free	↗
LinkedIn Learning	Prepare for the Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)	Subscription	↗
Udemy	MD-102: Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate Full Course	$15–$80	↗
Pluralsight	Microsoft Windows Endpoint Administrator (MD-102)	Subscription	↗
CBT Nuggets	Microsoft MD-102 Training	Subscription	↗

Practice exams

Provider	Title	Cost	URL
MeasureUp	MD-102 Practice Test	$99–$149	↗
Whizlabs	MD-102 Endpoint Administrator Practice Tests	$49–$99	↗
Udemy	MD-102 Practice Exam	$15–$80	↗

Books

Title	Author	Publisher	Year	ISBN	URL
Exam Ref MD-102 Microsoft Endpoint Administrator	Andrew Warren, Andrew Bettany	Pearson IT Certification	2024	978-0-13-825493-3	↗

Typical job titles at Endpoint/M365 · Associate

Endpoint Administrator · Intune Administrator · Modern Workplace Engineer · Endpoint Support Engineer · Desktop Administrator · Systems Administrator (M365 focus)

(Job titles drawn from current job-board postings requiring or preferring MD-102.)

Salary

Region	Range	Source
USD	$85,000 – $145,000	Glassdoor ↗ · ZipRecruiter ↗ · 6FigR ↗
ZAR	No region-specific data available — use Microsoft M365 Administrator general role salary surveys
GBP	No region-specific data available — use UK IT administrator salary surveys

Salary rule: Endpoint Administrator roles in the US range $85k–$145k depending on experience and location. Regional data for ZAR and GBP is not reliably available tied specifically to MD-102; consult local job boards (Pnet, CareerJunction for ZA; IT Jobs Watch, Hays for UK).

Skills validated

Cert-specific technologies tested in the MD-102 exam.

Microsoft Intune device management and enrollment
Windows Autopilot and Windows Deployment Services
Microsoft Entra ID device identity and compliance policies
Conditional Access and Microsoft Defender integration
Group Policy alternatives and Intune configuration profiles
Windows Update for Business and WSUS
Application packaging and deployment (Win32, Microsoft Store)
Device encryption (BitLocker, FileVault)
Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM)
Troubleshooting device connectivity, policy application, and app issues

Related certifications

Stacks with: MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert) ↗ — combine for Expert-level M365 admin role
Prerequisite for: MS-102 ↗ — one of five required specialty certs
Equivalent specialty paths: SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator) ↗ · MS-700 (Teams Administrator) ↗ · MS-203 (Messaging Administrator) ↗
Vendor overview: Microsoft Vendor Overview ↗

Sources

Last verified: 2026-05-01
Parent ecosystem: Microsoft 365 Ecosystem
Parent domain: Endpoint/M365 Domain
Vendor overview: Microsoft Vendor Overview