Course Details
LU1 Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services
Topic 1 What is Microsoft 365?
- Describe the differences between Office 365 and Microsoft 365
- Describe Windows 365
- Describe how Microsoft 365 empowers workers in this hybrid world of work
- Explore Microsoft 365 tenant
Topic 2 Describe productivity solutions of Microsoft 365
- Describe the productivity capabilities and benefits of Microsoft 365
- Describe Microsoft 365 Apps
- Describe work management tools in Microsoft 365
- Describe additional Microsoft 365 productivity apps
Topic 3 Describe collaboration solutions of Microsoft 365
- Describe the collaboration capabilities and benefits of Microsoft 365
- Describe how Microsoft Teams promotes collaboration and enhances teamwork
- Describe the Microsoft Viva apps
- Describe how Yammer helps communities connect and grow
Topic 4 Describe endpoint modernization, management concepts, and deployment options in Microsoft 365
- Describe the endpoint management capabilities of Microsoft 365
- Compare the differences of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop
- Describe the deployment and release models for Windows-as-a-Service (WaaS)
- Identify deployment methods and update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps
Topic 5 Describe analytics capabilities of Microsoft 365
- Describe the capabilities of Viva Insights
- Describe the capabilities of the Microsoft 365 admin center and Microsoft 365 user portal
- Describe the reports available in the Microsoft 365 admin center and other admin centers
LU2 Describe Microsoft 365 security and compliance capabilities
Topic 6 Describe the function and identity types of Microsoft Entra ID
- Describe Microsoft Entra ID
- Describe types of identities
- Describe hybrid identity
- Describe external identities
Topic 7 Describe access management capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID
- Describe Conditional Access
- Describe Microsoft Entra roles and role-based access control (RBAC)
Topic 8 Describe threat protection with Microsoft 365 Defender
- Describe Microsoft 365 Defender services
- Describe Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Describe Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
- Describe Microsoft Defender for Identity
- Describe Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
- Describe Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
- Describe the Microsoft 365 Defender portal
Course Info
Prerequisites
- 1-2 years professional experience developing cloud solutions
- Some experience working with Microsoft Azure
- Intermediate level knowledge in a programming language supported by Microsoft Azure
- Assumes you are a business user, IT professional, or student interested in cloud computing and technologies, including individuals planning to pursue more advanced Microsoft 365 certification.
HRDF Funding
Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs
1- HRD Corp Grant Helper
How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses
2- Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.
Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.
3- First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my
Second, Click Application
4- Click Grant on the left side under Applications
5- Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications
6- Click Apply
7- Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply
8- Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:
9- Select your Immediate Officer and click Next
10- Select a Training Provider, then click Next
11- Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next
Select your desired training programme.
Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.
Explain the background and objective of this training.
Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.
12- If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next
Insert MiCAS Application number
13- Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:
14- Please select a Course Title and Type of Training
15- Select the correct type of training according to the actual type of training, or as mentioned in the training brochure:
16- Please key in the Training Location and click Next
17- Please select the Level of Certification and click Next
18- Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details
19- Click Add Batch, then click Save
20- Click Add Trainee Details
21- Please key in all the required details, then click Add
22- Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save
23- Click Next
24- Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save
25- Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.
26- Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next
27- Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer
28- Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application
29- Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.
The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.
Job Roles
- IT Support Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- Help Desk Technician
- Network Administrator
- IT Manager
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- IT Consultant
- Security Analyst
- Technical Support Engineer
- Office 365 Administrator
- IT Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- IT Trainer
- Collaboration Specialist
- Compliance Officer
Trainers
Sanjiv: Sanjiv is an ACTA certified experienced leader with a proven track record in business / finance consulting and in developing i) business intelligence (BI) solutions ii) data analytics/analysis solutions and iii) IOT lead BI solutions.
Sanjiv is also known for his strong presentation and communication skills and being able to communicate complex topics in a simple and elegant way. His goal through Prudentia Consulting, is to promote the simple joy and excitement of actively using the Microsoft Platform. He believes that the agility afforded by the Microsoft platform helps businesses get time back for deeper business thinking and to spend more time with their end customers
Sanjiv has spent a little over 20 years across North America (17 years) and Asia Pacific (3.5 years) with rich experiences in diverse/complex high-tech businesses, turn around environments and strategic transformations. His functional expertise is in sales analytics, financial planning and analysis, engineering and program management. He has worked across discrete manufacturing, professional services and higher education verticals. He also has a working knowledge of equities portfolio management within the financial services domain.
Sanjiv is the CEO of Prudentia Consulting, an organization committed to promoting the active usage of the Microsoft Platform. Prior to this, he has worked at Microsoft (US & APAC: 9.2 years), Cognizant Tech Solutions (3.3 years), Yazaki North America (8 years) and until recently at Oracle.
Below are a few of his BI/analytics projects driven at scale:
- Built APAC wide BI dashboard using the Power BI umbrella tool set (Power BI online, Power BI desktop and Power Pivot) and a KPI lake (SQL DB)
- Helped develop key KPIs – identified key KPIs and helped land this in the DB
- Developed a budget audit tool that captured budget inputs from a host of countries across the globe
- Developed a business unit P&L reporting tool (functional architecture) in Business Objects for the world-wide financial planning and analysis team
Ken Hiong: Ken Hiong is ACTA certified. He has over 20 years of work experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry holding various functional and managerial roles in sales, marketing, business development, finance, business analysis and planning.
He graduated with a degree in Pharmacy and holds a Master of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide.
He is an expert Excel user and has a keen interest in scripting and web development with practical knowledge of HTML, Javascript, CSS, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, VBA, amongst others. Applying these tools at work, he had simplified many work methodologies, improved data analysis and business reporting processes, achieved higher productivity and enhanced quality outcomes. He is an advocate of lifelong learning.