Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Training

Master Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

Become an expert in enterprise endpoint management with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM, formerly SCCM). Hands-on training in application deployment, OS deployment, software updates, compliance settings, and co-management with Intune. Aligned to real-world hybrid environments.

What You’ll Learn

  • MECM Architecture & Site Planning
  • Site Server Roles (Primary, Secondary, CAS)
  • Boundaries & Boundary Groups
  • Distribution Points & Content Management
  • Discovery Methods (AD, Network, Heartbeat)
  • Client Push Installation
  • Collections & Queries
  • Maintenance Tasks & Site Backup
  • Application Deployment (MSI, EXE, App-V)
  • Package Deployment & Programs
  • Operating System Deployment (OSD)
  • Task Sequences (OSD, Apps, Updates)
  • Driver Management
  • Software Updates (WSUS Integration)
  • Endpoint Protection with Defender
  • Compliance Settings & Configuration Items
  • Reporting Services Point (SSRS)
  • Asset Intelligence & Software Inventory
  • Co-Management with Intune
  • Tenant Attach for Cloud Console
  • Cloud Management Gateway (CMG)
  • Role-Based Administration & Security
  • PowerShell Cmdlets for MECM Automation

Plus much more. The full curriculum is updated regularly to reflect the latest Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager features and real-world enterprise scenarios. Request the complete syllabus for full details.

COURSE FEATURES

What’s Included in Every Course

Every student gets the full ITP Training experience. Self-paced learning, live mentorship, hands-on labs, exam prep, and on-the-job support included by default.

Self-Paced Video Lessons

Watch on your schedule. Lifetime access to all course videos with downloadable resources.

Instructor-Led Live Sessions

Real-time interactive classes with Q&A. Learn from a Microsoft Certified Trainer with years of enterprise experience.

Hands-On Labs + Exam Support

Practice in real Microsoft 365 and Azure tenants. Targeted prep for MD-102, SC-200, SC-300, and other Microsoft certifications.

On-the-Job Mentorship + Downloadable Material

Slides, cheat sheets, and lab guides yours to keep. Plus reach out for guidance when you hit real production issues at work.

The Complete Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Curriculum

A structured 8-module program covering MECM from architecture to advanced deployment scenarios, including co-management with Intune for hybrid environments. Each module includes video lessons, hands-on labs, and downloadable resources.

MECM hierarchy and site planning. Primary site, secondary site, and Central Administration Site (CAS) roles. SQL Server requirements. Installation and prerequisites. Initial configuration and console walkthrough.

Boundary groups and content fallback. Active Directory, network, and heartbeat discovery methods. Client push installation. Manual and Group Policy client deployment. Client health monitoring and remediation.

Creating applications (MSI, EXE, App-V, Microsoft Store). Application deployment types and detection methods. Required vs available deployments. Package and program model. Real-world application packaging scenarios.

OSD prerequisites (PXE, WDS, MDT integration). Building reference images. Driver management with categories and packages. Task sequences for bare-metal and refresh deployments. Imaging strategies for enterprise rollouts.

WSUS integration and Software Update Point. Automatic Deployment Rules (ADR). Patch management strategies. Maintenance windows. Endpoint Protection with Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Update compliance reporting.

Compliance settings and Configuration Items (CIs). Hardware and software inventory. Asset Intelligence. Reporting Services Point (SSRS) setup. Building custom reports. Power BI integration for executive dashboards.

Co-Management with Microsoft Intune. Workload sliders and migration strategies. Tenant Attach for cloud console access. Cloud Management Gateway (CMG) for remote clients. Microsoft Connected Cache for content delivery.

Role-Based Administration (RBA) and security scopes. Site backup and recovery procedures. Maintenance tasks scheduling. PowerShell cmdlets for MECM automation. WMI and Configuration Manager SDK basics.

WHO TEACHES YOU

Taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers

All ITP Training programs are delivered by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT) with hands-on enterprise experience. Our instructors actively deploy Microsoft Intune, MECM, and Cloud Security in real production environments. You learn from people doing the work, not just teaching about it.

“Having direct access to the instructor for real-time Q&A made a huge difference in learning Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. It helped me quickly work through concepts I’d been stuck on and made the whole experience far more engaging and effective than the self-paced courses I’ve tried.”

Kevin Harris

Endpoint Engineer

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager training. Don’t see your question? Send us a message on the right and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

Basic Windows Server and networking knowledge helps but isn’t strictly required. We start from foundations and build up. If you’ve worked with Windows administration, Group Policy, or any infrastructure tooling, you’ll feel right at home. MECM is enterprise-grade software, so prior IT operations experience accelerates your learning.

Both. Every course includes self-paced video lessons you can watch anytime, plus live instructor-led sessions for real-time interaction and Q&A. You also get downloadable course material, hands-on labs, and on-the-job mentorship.

Absolutely. MECM remains the standard for managing Windows servers, deep imaging scenarios, complex application deployment, and on-premises infrastructure in most large enterprises. Co-Management with Intune gives you the best of both worlds. MECM skills are highly valued and in demand, especially in hybrid environments.

Pricing varies based on your goals (individual learner, team training, or corporate program) and whether you choose self-paced only or include live sessions. Send us a message with your requirements and we’ll share custom pricing within 24 hours.

Yes. Real production issues at work are part of the learning curve. Reach out anytime when you hit a real-world challenge with Intune deployment, and we’ll guide you through it. Continuous support is built into our programs.

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