Cloud & Productivity

Microsoft 365 Setup & Configuration for Business

Stand up a brand-new Microsoft 365 tenant the right way — domains, licensing, user provisioning, and baseline security — following the same sequence enterprise administrators use on day one.

Beginner 4 weeks Live online + labs Certificate Included
Cohort-Based / pricing on request
  • LevelBeginner
  • Duration4 weeks
  • FormatLive online + labs
  • CertificateYes
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What You'll Learn

Course Overview

Stand up a brand-new Microsoft 365 tenant the right way — domains, licensing, user provisioning, and baseline security — following the same sequence enterprise administrators use on day one.

  • Provision a Microsoft 365 tenant and verify a custom domain
  • Choose the right licensing tier for your organization's size and needs
  • Create and manage users, groups, and shared mailboxes at scale
  • Configure baseline identity security (MFA, conditional access basics)
  • Set tenant-wide sharing and collaboration defaults
  • Build a rollout checklist you can reuse for future deployments
IT professional working through a hands-on lab exercise for Microsoft 365 Setup & Configuration for Business
Curriculum

Course Modules

7 modules taking you from foundational concepts to a real deployment plan you can apply on the job.

01Tenant Fundamentals

How Microsoft 365 tenants, subscriptions, and licensing tiers fit together, and how to choose the right plan.

02Domains & DNS

Verifying a custom domain, configuring MX/SPF/DKIM records, and planning email routing during cutover.

03Users, Groups & Licensing

Bulk user creation, dynamic groups, and assigning licenses efficiently across departments.

04Baseline Identity Security

Enabling multi-factor authentication, security defaults, and basic conditional access policies.

05Collaboration Defaults

Setting external sharing, guest access, and app permission policies for a new tenant.

06Admin Center Walkthrough

Navigating the Microsoft 365 admin center, service health, and message center for ongoing operations.

07Go-Live Checklist

A repeatable rollout plan you can apply to any future tenant setup or client engagement.

Who This Course Is For

IT administrators, small-business owners, and helpdesk staff who need to configure a Microsoft 365 tenant from scratch.

Prerequisites

Basic familiarity with business email and general computer administration. No prior cloud experience required.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take the M365 Setup & Configuration course?

IT administrators, small-business owners, and helpdesk staff who need to configure a Microsoft 365 tenant from scratch.

What are the prerequisites for M365 Setup & Configuration?

Basic familiarity with business email and general computer administration. No prior cloud experience required.

How long does the M365 Setup & Configuration course take?

The course runs for 4 weeks in a live online + labs format, combining live instruction with guided lab work.

Do I get a certificate after completing this course?

Yes. Every TechLearn Academy course includes a certificate of completion once you finish the final project.

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