MS Teams – Security, Compliance, and Advanced Administration

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master the advanced features of Microsoft Teams with this comprehensive course designed to bolster your security, compliance, and administrative skills. Gain hands-on expertise in implementing app policies, managing permissions, and setting up custom configurations to enhance productivity and maintain robust governance within your organization. Start your journey by exploring how to create and manage app permission and setup policies using both the Teams Admin Portal and PowerShell. Build a strong foundation for app governance that empowers your organization to safely use Teams apps tailored to specific needs. Delve deeper into security and compliance management, learning how to assign Teams Admin Roles, implement retention and DLP policies, and establish Information Barrier Policies to control communications between user segments. Master audit logs, legal holds, and compliance alerts to stay ahead of potential risks. This course is perfect for IT administrators, compliance officers, and professionals tasked with managing Microsoft Teams at an advanced level. A basic understanding of Teams administration is recommended, with a focus on intermediate to advanced-level concepts.