MD-101: Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator Prep

Master Windows 10/11 management, Intune, updates, security & compliance for the MD-101 certification exam.

MD-101: Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator Prep
MD-101: Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator Prep

MD-101: Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator Prep free download

Master Windows 10/11 management, Intune, updates, security & compliance for the MD-101 certification exam.

MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops – Full Certification Prep

In today’s modern workplace, managing devices, users, updates, and compliance has evolved dramatically. Organizations are shifting to cloud-first, hybrid management strategies — and Microsoft’s ecosystem is at the center of this transformation.

If you’re preparing for the Microsoft MD-101 exam, this course is your structured, hands-on path to certification — and practical desktop management mastery.



What is MD-101 and why is it important?

MD-101 is one of the core exams in the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification path. It validates your ability to:


  • Deploy and update Windows 10/11

  • Manage policies using Microsoft Intune

  • Secure devices with Microsoft Endpoint Manager

  • Maintain compliance and monitor with reporting tools

  • Implement co-management with Configuration Manager and the cloud

This is the certification employers look for when hiring IT administrators, service desk professionals, and support engineers in Microsoft environments.



Why this course?

This course is designed to prepare you not just to pass the MD-101 exam, but to succeed in real-world roles managing modern endpoints. We break down complex concepts into simple lessons, with practical walkthroughs, visual explanations, and context for every tool and policy.


What you’ll learn in this course

You’ll be guided step-by-step through every objective in the official MD-101 exam outline, including:


1. Deploy and Update Operating Systems

  • Windows 10/11 deployment methods (Autopilot, MDT, Imaging, WDS)

  • Dynamic provisioning and in-place upgrades

  • Windows Update for Business

  • Feature updates and quality updates management


2. Manage Policies and Profiles

  • Mobile Device Management (MDM) with Microsoft Intune

  • Configuration profiles, device compliance, and conditional access

  • Group Policy vs. Intune — when and how to use both

  • Roaming profiles, folder redirection, and user experience settings


3. Manage and Protect Devices

  • Endpoint security: Antivirus, firewall, disk encryption

  • Device compliance policies and remediation

  • Microsoft Defender and Secure Score

  • Windows Hello, credential guard, BitLocker


4. Manage Apps and Data

  • App deployment via Intune, Store for Business, MSI/Win32

  • App protection policies

  • Monitoring app health and usage

  • Data protection and classification policies


5. Monitor and Maintain Devices

  • Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center

  • Analytics with Endpoint Analytics and Log Analytics

  • Windows Servicing and lifecycle management

  • Remote troubleshooting and device retirement


Each module is designed to balance exam preparation with hands-on understanding. Whether you’re working in IT or aspiring to enter the field, this course helps you build confidence — not just memorize answers.


Who is this course for?

  • IT administrators preparing for the MD-101 exam

  • Desktop support technicians and help desk specialists

  • Systems engineers managing cloud and hybrid Windows environments

  • Career changers or students entering Microsoft 365 administration

  • Anyone managing Windows endpoints and looking to formalize their expertise


What are the requirements?

  • Basic understanding of Windows operating systems

  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 or general IT support concepts is helpful

  • No previous certification required — MD-100 is recommended but not mandatory


What you’ll be able to do after this course

Confidently manage Windows 10/11 devices in hybrid and cloud-first environments

Configure Microsoft Intune, policies, compliance, and security settings

Deploy, update, monitor, and troubleshoot systems at scale

Prepare effectively for the MD-101 certification exam

Demonstrate real-world skills in device lifecycle and endpoint protection


Why now?

Modern endpoint management is one of the most in-demand IT skill sets today. With hybrid work, BYOD policies, and ever-changing security demands, companies need certified professionals who understand both traditional and modern device management.

By completing this course and passing the MD-101 exam, you’re validating yourself as one of them.

Enroll now — and start managing desktops the modern way.