Overview
Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) is a Microsoft credential. Deploy, manage and secure Windows and other devices with Microsoft Intune. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the Microsoft exam. Microsoft sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the Microsoft exam. Microsoft sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Who it is for
- Desktop support and endpoint admins.
- Help desk staff moving into device management.
- Intune and Windows admins.
Exam domains
Weights follow the official outline.
- 01
Prepare infrastructure for devices
20 to 25%Worth 20 to 25% of MD-102, with 18 skills in the study guide. We teach and practice each one, Choose an appropriate device join type, including considerations such as device registration and Microsoft Entra join, and Join devices to Microsoft Entra ID.
- 02
Manage and maintain devices
25 to 30%Worth 25 to 30% of MD-102, with 27 skills in the study guide. We teach and practice each one, Choose between Windows Autopilot deployment profiles and device preparation policies, and Choose between Windows Autopilot deployment modes, including user-driven, pre-provisioning, and self-deploying.
- 03
Protect devices
15 to 20%Worth 15 to 20% of MD-102, with 15 skills in the study guide. We teach and practice each one, Create antivirus policies by using Microsoft Intune, and Create and manage disk encryption policies by using Microsoft Intune, including managing BitLocker recovery keys, configuring user self-service recovery, and monitoring encryption compliance status.
- 04
Manage and secure applications
15 to 20%Worth 15 to 20% of MD-102, with 12 skills in the study guide. We teach and practice each one, Prepare applications for deployment by using Intune, and Deploy apps by using Intune, including Win32 apps, line-of-business (LOB) apps, and Microsoft Store apps.
- 05
Optimize endpoint operations by using automation, monitoring, and reporting
10 to 15%Worth 10 to 15% of MD-102, with 11 skills in the study guide. We teach and practice each one, Automate Intune management tasks by using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph, and Investigate threats identified by Security Copilot agents in Intune.
Exam format and cost
- Questions
- Confirm on the vendor site
- Duration
- Confirm on the vendor site
- Format
- Confirm question format on the vendor outline
- Passing score
- Confirm the passing score on the vendor site
- Cost
- Confirm the current exam fee on the vendor site before you register
- Delivery
- Confirm delivery options on the vendor site
- Languages
- Confirm available languages on the vendor site
Experience and eligibility
Microsoft doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either. Experience with Windows and Microsoft 365 helps.
Renewal
Renewal rules for Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) are set by Microsoft. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
Roles this credential fits
- Preparing infrastructure for devices, managing and protecting devices, managing apps, and automating endpoint operations, mapped to the MD-102 study guide.
- Microsoft 365
- Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance
Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) questions
Is Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) worth it?
Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for Microsoft proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include Preparing infrastructure for devices, managing and protecting devices, managing apps, and automating endpoint operations, mapped to the MD-102 study guide., Microsoft 365, and Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.
How hard is Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)?
You get Confirm on the vendor site in Confirm on the vendor site. Format: Confirm question format on the vendor outline. Passing score: Confirm the passing score on the vendor site. Delivery: Confirm delivery options on the vendor site. Microsoft doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.
Does Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) expire?
Renewal rules for Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) are set by Microsoft. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
How does Accumentum help with Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)?
We offer Expert-led training mapped to the Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).
How much does the Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) exam cost?
Published pricing for Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102): Confirm the current exam fee on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change voucher prices without notice, so confirm on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.
What are the Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) prerequisites?
Microsoft doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either. Experience with Windows and Microsoft 365 helps.
What should I take after Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)?
After Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102), pick the next credential that matches the job you want, not a generic ladder. Use the roles on this page and neighboring PathKey™ guides from the same vendor to plan the sequence. If you need a readiness check first, start with ReadyScore™ when we offer one for this exam.
Official sources
Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.