Getting Started with Intune for Education

Managing classroom devices and keeping student data secure can be a major challenge for school IT administrators. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of setting up and maintaining school devices using Intune for Education. By reading through our clear explanations and practical scenarios, you will gain the skills to deploy applications, manage user groups, and enforce security policies across your school's device fleet. You will learn to confidently bridge the gap between cloud identity management and daily classroom technology needs. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational architecture of Intune for Education and its integration with Entra ID; Configure device settings, web restrictions, and application access tailored for students and educators; Manage user identities, group structures, and access permissions safely and efficiently; Apply basic zero-trust security principles to protect sensitive student records and school networks; Troubleshoot common device enrollment issues and streamline classroom deployment workflows. The course begins with essential terminology and the core mechanics of cloud-based device management. You will then progress through step-by-step written guides on user configuration, application deployment, and security enforcement. This course is designed for school IT administrators, technical coordinators, and education technology partners who are new to cloud device management. No prior experience with Intune is required. Start reading today to simplify your school's device deployment and secure your classroom environment.