Microsoft licensing training

Lesson 1 • Licence Assignment Models

Explains how licences are assigned to users, devices, or workloads. Connects assignment models to compliance and cost management.

Lesson 2 • Microsoft Licensing Ecosystem Overview

Introduces the scope of Microsoft's licensing universe and its major programme categories. Establishes the framework used throughout the course.

Lesson 3 • Key Licensing Terminology

Defines essential terms used across all Microsoft licensing programmes. Precise vocabulary prevents misinterpretation in real-world scenarios.

Lesson 1 • Microsoft Customer Agreement Overview

Introduces the MCA as the modern transactional framework replacing legacy agreements. Explains how MCA simplifies purchasing and billing.

Lesson 2 • Open and Select Programmes

Details Open Licence, Open Value, and Select Plus for mid-market and SMB customers. Helps students match programme benefits to customer size and needs.

Lesson 3 • Education and Government Programmes

Covers specialised volume programmes for academic and public-sector customers. Students learn eligibility verification and unique pricing structures.

Lesson 4 • Enterprise Agreement Fundamentals

Covers the structure, eligibility thresholds, and commitment terms of the Enterprise Agreement. Connects EA mechanics to large-organisation procurement strategy.

Lesson 1 • Microsoft 365 Suite Architecture

Maps the components bundled in each M365 plan tier and explains the value of suite licensing. Provides the foundation for all M365 licensing decisions.

Lesson 2 • Frontline Worker Licensing

Addresses F1 and F3 plans designed for task and shift workers. Connects frontline licensing to workforce segmentation strategies.

Lesson 3 • M365 Licence Management and Governance

Teaches licence assignment, reclamation, and reporting within the M365 admin centre. Builds operational skills for ongoing licence hygiene.

Lesson 4 • Security and Compliance Add-Ons

Covers EMS, Defender, Purview, and Intune licensing within the M365 framework. Connects security licensing to organisational risk and compliance needs.

Lesson 1 • Azure Hybrid Benefit

Details how existing on-premises licences reduce Azure compute costs. Maximises value from Software Assurance and subscription licences.

Lesson 2 • Azure Reservations and Savings Plans

Explains commitment-based discounts through reservations and savings plans. Connects these tools to predictable workload cost reduction.

Lesson 3 • Dev/Test Pricing and Subscriptions

Covers discounted Azure pricing for non-production environments. Connects dev/test licensing to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) cost management.

Lesson 4 • Azure Pricing Fundamentals

Introduces pay-as-you-go pricing, meters, and the Azure pricing calculator. Establishes the baseline for all Azure cost and licensing decisions.

Lesson 1 • Software Assurance Overview

Introduces SA as a maintenance and benefits programme attached to volume licences. Frames SA value in terms of total cost of ownership.

Lesson 2 • SA Benefits Activation and Tracking

Teaches how to activate, assign, and track SA benefits in the Volume Licensing Service Centre. Builds operational competency for benefit utilisation.

Lesson 3 • Virtualization and Mobility Rights

Details SA rights that enable virtualization, roaming, and remote access scenarios. Connects these rights to modern hybrid work deployments.

Lesson 1 • Enterprise Agreement True-Up Process

Walks through the annual EA true-up cycle from inventory to order submission. Ensures students can execute true-ups accurately and on time.

Lesson 2 • Responding to External Compliance Reviews

Prepares students to manage Microsoft-initiated or third-party compliance reviews. Reduces organizational risk through structured response procedures.

Lesson 3 • Conducting an Internal License Audit

Provides a methodology for inventorying deployed software against license entitlements. Connects internal audits to proactive compliance posture.

Lesson 4 • Understanding License Compliance

Defines compliance obligations and the consequences of under-licensing. Establishes why compliance management is a core business function.

Lesson 1 • Licensing Microsoft Fabric and Data Services

Covers licensing for Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure data platform services. Connects data service licensing to analytics and BI project planning.

Lesson 2 • Outsourcing and Shared Infrastructure Rules

Explains licensing obligations when third parties host or manage Microsoft software. Prevents compliance failures in outsourced IT environments.

Lesson 3 • On-Premises to Cloud Migration Licensing

Covers license portability rules when migrating workloads from on-premises to Azure. Connects migration planning to license cost optimization.

Lesson 4 • Multi-Cloud Licensing Considerations

Addresses Microsoft software licensing on non-Azure cloud platforms. Ensures students can advise on compliant multi-cloud deployments.

Lesson 1 • Total Cost of Ownership Analysis

Teaches a structured TCO framework comparing licensing scenarios across programs. Connects financial analysis to executive-level licensing decisions.

Lesson 2 • Licensing Governance and Policy Design

Covers the design of internal policies that enforce compliant and cost-effective licensing. Connects governance to audit readiness and organizational accountability.

Lesson 3 • Negotiating Microsoft Agreements

Provides negotiation strategies for EA, MCA, and CSP commercial terms. Equips students to secure favorable pricing and contractual flexibility.

Lesson 4 • Multi-Year Licensing Roadmap Planning

Guides students through building a phased licensing roadmap aligned to IT strategy. Connects roadmap planning to budget cycles and renewal timelines.