Comprehensive Guide to Microsoft Intune Training

If you’re an SCCM Administrator and want Microsoft Intune Training, the best way is to get some hands-on experience. Intune is a cloud-based service from Microsoft that helps you manage devices like Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. You can use it to install apps, apply security settings, and make sure devices follow company rules.

While SCCM and Intune share some concepts, Intune works very differently. You’ll need to learn about device enrollment, compliance policies, app deployment in the cloud, and how EntraID replaces many of the things you used to do with Group Policy and collections.

The good news is that your SCCM experience still helps. You already understand device management, Windows updates, and configuration policies. It’s just about learning how to do these tasks the “cloud way.”

Start by building a free lab, then follow the Microsoft Learn modules for Intune. With a bit of practice, you’ll feel comfortable managing devices with Intune in no time. Microsoft gives you a few ways to build your own lab environment for free.

In this post, I’ll show you how to set up your lab and also share some great training options to help you learn Intune at your own pace.

How to Start a Free Intune Lab

There are a few easy ways to start testing and learning Intune without paying anything:

Microsoft Intune Training – Free Trial (30 Days)

If you just want to test Intune quickly, Microsoft also offers a 30-day trial on Microsoft Intune.

Once set up, you will get a fully working Intune Tenant with all features.

How to start:

• Go to https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2019088
• Click “Try free”
• Create a test tenant and start working with Intune

After 30 days, the trial will expire, and you’ll lose access—so be sure to test everything while it lasts.

We have a complete how-to guide to setup your Intune tenant if you go that route.

Microsoft 365 Developer Program

This is another way to start. Microsoft gives you a free tenant with licenses that include Intune and other services like EntraID, Teams, SharePoint, etc.

To access to this program, you first need a Visual Studio subscriber with a standard Professional or standard Enterprise subscription that qualifies for a subscription that renews automatically. You can read the FAQ if you’re unsure if you qualify.

You get 25 user licenses for testing like a real company setup.

What you can do:

• Enroll Windows, macOS, or mobile devices in Intune
• Test app deployment
• Create compliance and configuration policies
• Use EntraID features

How to get it:

1. Go to developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/dev-program
2. Sign up with a Microsoft account
3. Choose “Instant sandbox” to get your lab set up automatically
4. After a few minutes, you get your own M365 test environment with Intune included

This lab lasts for 90 days, and if you stay active, Microsoft will auto-extend it.

Azure Free Account

This is good if you want more control over your setup and want to explore how Intune works with Azure services like EntraID.

What you get:

• $200 credit for the first 30 days
• Free Azure Active Directory for device/user management
• Access to other Azure services

How to start:

1. Go to azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free
2. Sign up and create an Azure AD tenant
3. You can link this to Intune for testing

This setup is a bit more technical but gives you more flexibility.

Microsoft Intune Training Recommendations

Once your lab is ready, it’s time to learn how to use Intune. Below are some of the best training options.

Microsoft Learn – Free

This is Microsoft’s official documentation website. It has step-by-step guides and hands-on exercises.

Good places to start:

• Microsoft Intune Overview
• Manage Windows Devices with Intune

The documentation is well done and simple. Perfect if you’re learning at your own pace.

If you want to do hands-on exercises to play with the product, you can use the Microsoft training website. You can filter by Intune and have access to 91 training modules.

• All Microsoft Intune Training

Intune Certification

If you’re serious and want to get certified, aim for the MD-102 Intune certification. Here’s the Intune certification overview :

As a candidate for this certification, you have subject matter expertise managing devices and client applications in a Microsoft 365 tenant by using Microsoft Intune.

This certification is known to be quite challenging. Make sure to be well prepared and use the available training module

• MD-102 Intune Certification overview
• MD-102 Training Modules

YouTube (Free)

YouTube is full of free content. Great if you want to watch and follow along. It’s our recommended learning path, as the content is great and free. There are many more Intune training videos on YouTube but this list should get you started

Microsoft Intune Training – YouTube Channels:

1. Intune Training
   • Description: THE channel to follow! Focuses only on Intune topics by one of our team member Adam Gross.
   • Link: Intune Training
2. Microsoft Mechanics
   • Description: Offers tutorials and insights on Microsoft Azure services, including Intune.
   • Link: Microsoft Mechanics
3. Azure Academy
   • Description: Offers tutorials and insights on Microsoft Azure services, including Intune.
   • Link: Azure Academy
4. Cloud Management Community
   • Description: Features discussions and tutorials on cloud management solutions, with a focus on Intune and related technologies.
   • Link: Cloud Management Community
5. Andy Malone MVP
   • Description: Dedicated to Microsoft products, providing tutorials, tips, and best practices. Not just Intune related, his videos are great.
   • Link: Andy Malone

Microsoft Intune Training – Blogs and related sites

We also recommend reading daily about all Intune-related stuff. Since 2018, we have been compiling our list of Intune Must-Have Tools and blog compilation. These tools can bring your skills to the next level. You can find our list here :

• https://www.systemcenterdudes.com/intune-community-tools-2024-edition/
• https://www.systemcenterdudes.com/best-sccm-community-tools-2023-edition/
• https://www.systemcenterdudes.com/sccm-must-have-tools-and-blog-2021-edition/
• https://www.systemcenterdudes.com/sccm-must-have-2020/
• https://www.systemcenterdudes.com/list-of-sccm-must-have-tools-and-blog-2019-edition/
• https://www.systemcenterdudes.com/list-of-sccm-must-have-tools-2018-edition/

Pluralsight (Paid)

Pluralsight is a tech learning platform with video courses. The content is high quality and made for IT admins. There are a couple of Microsoft MVPs with great courses.

Recommended courses:

• Introduction to Microsoft Intune
• Implementing Mobile Device Management (MDM) with Microsoft Intune

You need a subscription, but they offer a 10-day free trial.

Udemy (Paid)

Udemy has lots of Intune courses you can buy once and keep forever. Many have subtitles, which helps if English is not your first language.

• Udemy Microsoft Intune Training courses

Prices often go down to $15–$20 during sales.

These resources offer a mix of tutorials, best practices, and the latest updates on Microsoft Intune, catering to both beginners and experienced users. Exploring these channels and blogs will enhance your understanding and keep you informed about the latest developments in Intune.