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Administering Microsoft 365 and AI Services

Microsoft 365 Certified: Microsoft 365 and AI Services Administrator Associate

ℹStatus: beta · replaces MS-102 (retiring Nov 30, 2026)

Questions

40–60 *

Duration

100–120 min *

Passing score

700 / 1000

Price (USD)

$165 *

Validity

12 months; free online renewal (after GA)

What this exam is like

Who it's for

Microsoft 365 admins managing tenants, Copilot and AI services. Successor to MS-102 (currently beta).

Prerequisites

None formally.

Configure and manage M365 tenants and workloads20-25%

Govern and secure M365 tenants and workloads40-45%

Manage and secure AI services in Microsoft 36535-40%

1
Read the study guideWeek 1
Go through the official skills-measured list on Microsoft Learn and tick off each objective.
▶ video ✎ blog
2
Build a labWeek 2–4
Use a free Azure account or Microsoft 365 trial tenant and practise every objective hands-on.
▶ video ✎ blog
3
Cover the domainsWeek 5–6
Start with the heaviest domains: Govern and secure M365 tenants and workloads and Manage and secure AI services in Microsoft 365.
▶ video ✎ blog
4
Practice assessmentWeek 7–8
Take the free Microsoft Learn practice assessment until you consistently score 80%+.
▶ video ✎ blog
5
Book and sit the exam
Schedule through Microsoft Learn with Pearson VUE — online proctored from home or at a test centre. Take the free Microsoft Learn practice assessment first.
▶ video ✎ blog
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