Getting Started with Microsoft Entra is a foundational course designed for learners and IT professionals aiming to build expertise in identity and access management using Microsoft Entra. This course focuses on the core components of the Microsoft Entra suite, including Microsoft Entra ID, role-based access control (RBAC), authentication methods, Conditional Access policies, and identity governance.
Getting Started with Microsoft Entra
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Manage Microsoft Entra tenants and configurations
Enforce authentication policies and secure sign-ins and configure secure access for external users and apps
Apply Conditional Access and RBAC in real-world scenarios
Govern identities using lifecycle tools like PIM and Access Reviews
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August 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
Welcome to Week 1 of the Getting Started with Microsoft Entra course. This week, we’ll explore the foundational elements of Microsoft Entra ID, part of the broader Microsoft Entra product family. You’ll learn how Entra ID supports identity and access management across cloud and hybrid environments. We’ll cover key concepts such as tenant and license management, sign-in and audit logs, and dive into Microsoft Entra Connect Health for monitoring and diagnostics. By the end of the week, you’ll have a strong grasp of how Microsoft Entra ID functions and how it helps manage secure and scalable identity infrastructure.
What's included
9 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Week 2 of the Getting Started with Microsoft Entra course. In this week 2, we’ll shift our focus to access management and authentication in Microsoft Entra. You’ll learn how to configure and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), assign roles at various scopes, and interpret access assignments. This week also covers core authentication methods, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), passwordless sign-ins, pass-through authentication, and smart lockout protections. By the end of this module, you’ll be confident in setting up secure access policies and managing user authentication across your organization.
What's included
14 videos1 reading3 assignments
Welcome to Week 3! This final module focuses on advanced topics including Conditional Access, Identity Governance, and External Identity Management. You’ll learn how to implement access policies, enforce least-privilege principles with Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and secure applications using Microsoft Entra Application Proxy. We’ll also explore how to manage external identities, integrate with various identity providers, and use Microsoft Entra Domain Services in hybrid scenarios. By the end of the week, you’ll be equipped with the skills to govern, protect, and extend identity access securely using Microsoft Entra.
What's included
20 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin
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