MD-102 certification: exam, cost and study guide

What is the MD-102 certification?

Strictly speaking, MD-102 is an exam, and the certification it leads to is Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate. For Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, exam MD-102 is the only requirement: pass it and you hold the Microsoft MD-102 certification, as most people call it. Microsoft’s study guide titles the exam “Managing and Securing Microsoft 365 Endpoints by using Intune”, which describes the job well.

The role behind it is the endpoint administrator: the person who deploys, configures, secures and monitors devices and client apps in a Microsoft 365 tenant, mainly with Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Entra ID, PowerShell, Microsoft Graph and Windows 365. From the October 2026 update, Microsoft also expects familiarity with Microsoft Security Copilot, Intune agents and Microsoft Defender XDR.

There is no formal prerequisite certification. Microsoft states that you must have experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 technologies, including Intune, plus strong skills in deploying, configuring and maintaining Windows and non-Windows devices.

Source: Microsoft Learn — Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate. Checked 10 October 2026.

MD-102 exam update on 27 October 2026

The certification is current and Microsoft announces no retirement for it. What is changing is the content: Microsoft states that the English version of the exam will be updated on 27 October 2026, and its study guide already shows the skills measured from that date.

Microsoft’s change log rates the update as small at the level of skill areas — most entries say “no change” or “minor”, and “Manage applications” becomes “Manage and secure applications”. New detail sits inside the objectives, for example Security Copilot agents in Intune, Microsoft Cloud PKI and Intune Advanced Analytics. Localised versions follow approximately eight weeks after the English one, according to Microsoft.

If you sit the MD-102 exam before 27 October in English, or in another language before its update lands, check which version of the skills measured applies to your date.

Source: Microsoft Learn — Study guide for Exam MD-102. Checked 10 October 2026.

MD-102 exam cost

Microsoft does not print one price on the MD-102 page; it says the price is based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored. Its exam FAQ gives the reference point: associate and expert exams typically cost US$165, priced according to currency values in each country, and additional taxes may apply in some places. You see the exact MD-102 exam cost for your country when you schedule.

Retakes are not free. Microsoft’s retake policy says you must pay to retake the exam, if applicable. Renewal, on the other hand, costs nothing: it is a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn.

Source: Microsoft Learn — Exam frequently asked questions. Checked 10 October 2026.

MD-102 exam format and passing score

You have 100 minutes to complete the exam; Microsoft allows 120 minutes of seat time for associate exams without labs, which covers instructions, the candidate agreement and comments. Microsoft does not publish the number of MD-102 questions. It says most of its certification exams contain between 40 and 60 questions, and that it does not name specific question types before the exam to protect exam security.

A score of 700 or greater is required to pass. The exam is available in English, Chinese (Simplified), German, Spanish, French, Japanese and Portuguese (Brazil); if it is not available in your preferred language, you can request an additional 30 minutes.

You book through Pearson VUE and can take the exam online from home or office, with a proctor watching by camera, or at a test center. If you fail, you wait 24 hours before the second attempt and 14 days between later attempts, with no more than five attempts in 12 months.

Source: Microsoft Learn — Exam duration and exam experience. Checked 10 October 2026.

What is on the MD-102 exam? Skills measured

The MD-102 syllabus is Microsoft’s “skills measured” list in the study guide. In the version that applies from 27 October 2026 there are five skill areas, and device management is the largest:

• Prepare infrastructure for devices — 20–25%
• Manage and maintain devices — 25–30%
• Protect devices — 15–20%
• Manage and secure applications — 15–20%
• Optimize endpoint operations by using automation, monitoring, and reporting — 10–15%

Source: Microsoft Learn — Study guide for Exam MD-102. Checked 10 October 2026.

MD-102 study guide, training and course options

Microsoft publishes the official MD-102 study guide on Microsoft Learn. It contains the skills measured, the audience profile, the change log and links to documentation for Windows, Windows Autopilot and Microsoft Intune. Use it as your checklist: every objective in it is examinable, and related topics may be covered too.

For MD-102 training, Microsoft offers two routes: free self-paced learning paths and modules on Microsoft Learn, or an instructor-led MD-102 course. Microsoft’s study guide also points to its Exam Readiness Zone videos and to Microsoft Q&A and the Tech Community for questions.

Hands-on time matters more than reading for this exam. The objectives are written as tasks — configure enrollment, create device configuration profiles, deploy Win32 apps, rotate BitLocker recovery keys — so practise them in a test tenant if you can.

Source: Microsoft Learn — Study guide for Exam MD-102. Checked 10 October 2026.

MD-102 practice test, practice exam and exam questions

Microsoft offers a free MD-102 practice test of its own: the Practice Assessment on Microsoft Learn, which you can take as many times as you like. Microsoft says practice assessments show the style, wording and difficulty of the questions you are likely to meet. The exam sandbox lets you try the question types in the same interface you use on exam day.

Use MD-102 practice questions to find gaps, not to memorise answers. After each MD-102 practice exam, map every miss to a skill area and go back to the documentation for it. Because Microsoft does not reveal the exact number of MD-102 questions or their mix, a steady pace across about 40 to 60 questions in 100 minutes is a sensible target in timed practice.

When you look at MD-102 exam questions from other sources, check that they follow the October 2026 skills measured — Intune features change quickly, and an answer that was right a year ago may not be now.

Source: Microsoft Learn — Exam frequently asked questions. Checked 10 October 2026.

MD-102 dumps: what Microsoft says

MD-102 dumps are not a gray area for Microsoft. Its exam security policy defines a brain dump as a source containing exam questions that were fraudulently obtained, and states that using such material to prepare for an exam constitutes cheating. Microsoft lists using brain dump sites to prepare as an example of fraudulent activity.

The consequences are spelled out: a candidate may be permanently banned from future Microsoft credentials and have certifications and scores revoked. An MD-102 dump or a set of MD-102 exam dumps therefore risks the certification you are trying to earn — and with an update on 27 October 2026, it is likely to be outdated as well.

Source: Microsoft Learn — Exam and assessment lab security policies. Checked 10 October 2026.

How long is MD-102 valid, and what comes next?

Microsoft associate certifications expire annually. You renew Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate every 12 months by passing a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn — no new exam fee, no retake of MD-102.

The Endpoint Administrator Associate is one of four certifications that satisfy the prerequisite for Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (exam MS-102). Microsoft states that this expert certification and its exam retire on 30 November 2026, after which it can no longer be earned or renewed — so do not plan MD-102 as a step towards it beyond that date.

Microsoft publishes no salary figures for this certification, so this page does not state one.

Source: Microsoft Learn — Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert. Checked 10 October 2026.

MD-102 practice questions

Certsqill’s MD-102 practice questions are expert-developed against the skills measured from 27 October 2026: every question explains each answer option, and a readiness score per skill area shows whether managing and maintaining devices, the largest area, is ready before you book.

MD-102 questions people ask

What is Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)?

Microsoft’s certification for endpoint administrators; MD-102 is the only exam required to earn it. The exam covers managing and securing endpoints with Microsoft Intune. Source: Microsoft Learn, checked 10 October 2026.

How much does the MD-102 exam cost?

Microsoft says associate exams typically cost US$165, priced by country; the exact price appears when you schedule. Source: Microsoft Learn exam FAQ, checked 10 October 2026.

How many questions are on the MD-102 exam?

Microsoft does not publish a number for MD-102. It says most of its exams have 40 to 60 questions. Checked 10 October 2026.

What is the MD-102 passing score?

700 or greater. Source: Microsoft Learn MD-102 study guide, checked 10 October 2026.

How long is the MD-102 exam?

100 minutes, with 120 minutes of seat time. Source: Microsoft Learn, checked 10 October 2026.

Is MD-102 being retired?

No retirement is announced. Microsoft updates the English version on 27 October 2026. Source: Microsoft Learn certification page, checked 10 October 2026.

Is there a free MD-102 practice test?

Yes. Microsoft offers a free Practice Assessment for MD-102 on Microsoft Learn, plus an exam sandbox to try the interface. Checked 10 October 2026.

How do I renew the Endpoint Administrator Associate certification?

Pass a free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn every 12 months. Source: Microsoft Learn, checked 10 October 2026.

Is the MD-102 certification worth it?

Microsoft publishes no salary data for it. It is the Microsoft credential for endpoint administration with Intune, and renewal is free; whether it is worth it depends on whether that is your job.