SharePoint Online for Administrators
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Course Overview
The 55238 – SharePoint Online for Administrators course introduces learners to the configuration, management, and administration of SharePoint Online in Microsoft 365. Across 3 days of virtual classroom training, participants will explore the tools and options available to set up and maintain SharePoint Online for their organisation. The program highlights key differences between SharePoint on-premises and SharePoint Online, giving both new and existing administrators the knowledge to manage their environments effectively.
Why should you do this course?
SharePoint Online is at the heart of collaboration and content management in Microsoft 365. Completing this course will:
- Equip you with practical skills to configure and manage SharePoint Online.
- Help you transition smoothly from on-premises administration to the cloud.
- Enable you to support your organisation with secure, scalable, and efficient collaboration tools.
- Strengthen your Microsoft 365 administration capabilities by understanding integrations with services such as Power Automate, Power BI, and compliance features.
Skills covered
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate and configure the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and SharePoint Online admin tools.
- Create and manage site collections, users, and permissions.
- Configure data connections, user profiles, and business connectivity services.
- Manage enterprise content with ECM, records management, and data loss prevention.
- Deploy, monitor, and manage SharePoint apps.
- Configure and optimise search for improved content findability.
- Apply security, compliance, and governance policies across SharePoint Online
Course Structure
The course is delivered over 3 days in a virtual classroom setting, blending lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on labs.
Modules include:
- Introduction to Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online
- Working with Site Collections
- Managing User Profiles
- Configuring Data Connections
- Managing the Term Store
- Configuring Search
- Configuring Apps
- Enterprise Content Management
- Managing Options for SharePoint Online
Entry requirements
- Completion of Microsoft 55215 – SharePoint Online Power User course or equivalent working experience with SharePoint.
- A general understanding of Microsoft 365 and basic administration skills will be beneficial.
Pricing Options
FAQs
This course is designed for IT professionals and administrators who need to configure, manage, and maintain SharePoint Online as part of their Microsoft 365 environment. It is especially valuable for those transitioning from SharePoint on-premises to the cloud and want to understand the differences and new features available in SharePoint Online.
Participants will learn to:
- Navigate and configure the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and SharePoint Online Admin tools.
- Manage site collections, user profiles, and permissions.
- Configure data connections, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI integration.
- Deploy and manage apps, configure search, and manage enterprise content.
- Apply security, governance, and compliance features such as eDiscovery, records management, and data loss prevention.
The course runs over 3 days in a virtual classroom setting led by expert Microsoft Certified Trainers. It combines lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on labs. Students receive course manuals and access to lab environments where they can practice real-world administration tasks.
To get the most out of the course, learners should have completed Microsoft 55215 – SharePoint Online Power User or have equivalent hands-on experience working with SharePoint. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and general IT administration is highly recommended.
While this course does not directly map to a single Microsoft certification, the knowledge gained supports preparation for broader Microsoft 365 certifications, such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102 path). It provides a strong foundation for anyone working toward Microsoft 365 administrator credentials.
The course highlights the differences between on-premises and SharePoint Online and covers hybrid deployment options. Learners gain practical insights into identity management, data migration, and cloud integration to ensure a smooth transition from legacy systems.
Yes. The course includes extensive coverage of Enterprise Content Management (ECM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, Information Rights Management (IRM), and records management. These modules ensure administrators can meet organisational compliance and governance needs.
Absolutely. The labs and demonstrations are designed around real-world scenarios. Learners can apply skills such as configuring site collections, implementing taxonomy with the term store, customising search, and applying compliance policies directly to their own SharePoint Online environment.
