Microsoft Premium Training by Okowil Solutions
Microsoft Cloud and Infrastructure Cohort Training
Two focused cohorts of live Saturday sessions and hands-on labs across the nine Microsoft tools that run modern IT. Take one, or both for the full three-month program.
- Structure
- Two cohorts, take one or both
- Sessions
- Live, every Saturday
- Format
- Demos, labs and guided projects
- At the end
- Certificate of completion
Why this program
Organizations run on secure, scalable, cloud-connected Microsoft infrastructure. The people who can administer it, automate it and protect it are the ones who get hired and promoted.
This cohort teaches the work the way it is done in real organizations: the on-premises tools many companies still depend on, the cloud services they are moving to, and the security layer that ties them together.
- IndividualsHelp desk and support staff moving into system administration, cloud or security roles, and career changers with some IT foundation.From CA$597
- GroupsFive to fifty people learning together: a team, a community organization or a training partner.From CA$4,970
- Small enterprisesYour IT staff trained on your schedule, with optional hands-on workshops on your own environment.From CA$297 per person
Two cohorts, nine modules
Every module includes a live demonstration, lab exercises, real enterprise use cases, troubleshooting practice and the admin habits that keep systems healthy. Take the cohorts in order, or join Cohort 2 directly if you already have the Cohort 1 skills.
Cohort 1: Identity and Endpoint
Seven Saturdays. The skills behind most help desk to system administrator jobs.
Active Directory Administration
The identity foundation most organizations still run on.
- Domains, forests, OUs and domain controllers
- Users, groups and computer lifecycle
- Group Policy design and troubleshooting
- DNS and DHCP in a Windows domain
- Delegation, tiered admin and recovery
Lab: build a domain, design an OU structure, apply policies and delegate password resets.
PowerShell Scripting and Automation
The skill that runs through every other module.
- Objects, the pipeline and discovering commands
- Scripts, functions, parameters and error handling
- Bulk administration in Active Directory
- The Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK
- Scheduling, logging and running scripts safely
Lab: a CSV-driven onboarding script that creates accounts, assigns groups and logs every step.
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
Identity in the cloud, and the link back to Active Directory.
- Tenants, users, groups and dynamic groups
- Hybrid identity and directory synchronization
- Authentication methods and MFA
- Conditional Access policy design
- Guest access, sign-in logs and audit logs
Lab: roll out a Conditional Access policy safely, with report-only testing and a break-glass account.
Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Management)
Cloud management for Windows, mobile and personal devices.
- Enrollment, including Windows Autopilot
- Compliance policies and configuration profiles
- App deployment and update rings
- App protection for personal devices
- Endpoint security policies and reporting
Lab: enroll a device, make it compliant, and tie compliance to Conditional Access.
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
Managing Windows devices at scale from on-premises.
- Sites, boundaries and client installation
- Collections and targeting
- Application deployment
- Software updates and maintenance windows
- Operating system deployment and co-management with Intune
Lab: deploy an application and a monthly update to a test collection.
Cohort 2: Microsoft 365 and Security
Six Saturdays, ending with a capstone project. Builds on Cohort 1.
Microsoft Exchange Online
Email administration for Microsoft 365.
- Mailboxes, shared mailboxes, groups and resources
- Mail flow, connectors and transport rules
- SPF, DKIM and DMARC
- Anti-spam and anti-malware basics
- Message trace and migration approaches
Lab: set up a shared mailbox and a mail flow rule, then trace a message end to end.
SharePoint Online Administration
Where an organization’s documents and collaboration live.
- Site architecture: hub, team and communication sites
- Permissions and sharing
- External sharing controls
- How Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive fit together
- Retention, sensitivity labels and migration readiness
Lab: build a hub with connected sites, a clean permission model and an external sharing policy.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Detecting and responding to threats on devices.
- Onboarding devices through Intune, Group Policy or MECM
- Attack surface reduction
- Alerts, incidents and investigation
- Device isolation and live response
- Vulnerability management and Intune integration
Lab: onboard a virtual machine, trigger a safe test detection and investigate it.
Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM and SOAR)
Collecting security data and acting on it.
- Workspaces and data connectors
- KQL query fundamentals
- Analytics rules and incidents
- Workbooks and hunting
- Automation rules, playbooks and cost awareness
Lab: connect sign-in logs, write a detection for repeated failed sign-ins, and automate the response.
Thirteen Saturdays across two cohorts
One live session every Saturday. PowerShell comes early so you can use it in every module after it. Between sessions you complete the week’s lab and bring your questions back the following Saturday.
Cohort 1: Identity and Endpoint
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation and Active Directory foundations |
| 2 | Lab setup, then Active Directory: Group Policy, delegation and recovery |
| 3 | PowerShell foundations |
| 4 | Entra ID: identities, hybrid sync, MFA and Conditional Access |
| 5 | Intune: enrollment, compliance and configuration |
| 6 | Intune: apps, updates and app protection |
| 7 | MECM and co-management, plus a Cohort 1 project review |
Cohort 2: Microsoft 365 and Security
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation and Exchange Online: recipients and mailboxes |
| 2 | Lab setup, then Exchange Online: mail flow, SPF, DKIM and DMARC |
| 3 | SharePoint Online |
| 4 | Defender for Endpoint |
| 5 | Microsoft Sentinel |
| 6 | Capstone project, review and certificates |
Individual training
Prices are in Canadian dollars. Take one cohort, or save by booking both.
- Cohort 1 only: Identity and Endpoint, 7 SaturdaysCA$597
- Cohort 2 only: Microsoft 365 and Security, 6 SaturdaysCA$597
Both cohorts: the full three-month program
Pay in full, or in three monthly payments. A payment plan costs a little more in total (the total is shown under each price), so paying in full saves you $94 to $194.
Standard
$997
or 3 monthly payments of $397
($1,191 total)
- Both cohorts: all 13 live Saturday sessions
- Hands-on labs and guided projects
- The ImmigrantLight community for questions between sessions
- Certificate of completion
Premium
$1,497
or 3 monthly payments of $547
($1,641 total)
- Everything in Standard
- One-on-one coaching with your instructor
- Review of your capstone project
Career Track
$1,997
or 3 monthly payments of $697
($2,091 total)
- Everything in Premium
- Resume and LinkedIn review
- Mock interview with feedback
- Job search support
Group training
Both cohorts, the full three-month Saturday program, for a group at one flat rate. Good for teams, community organizations and training partners.
Optional add-ons
- Learning platform access for 12 months: $497
- Extra Saturday session: $297
- Printed certificates: $15 per person
| Group size | Price (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 5 to 10 participants | $4,970 flat |
| 11 to 20 participants | $8,970 flat |
| 21 to 30 participants | $12,970 flat |
| 31 to 50 participants | $18,970 flat |
Small enterprise training
Training for your own IT staff, on dates and times that suit your business. Choose the full program, one cohort, or just the modules you need.
| Employees | Per employee | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 10 | $497 | $2,485 |
| 11 to 25 | $397 | $4,367 |
| 26 to 50 | $297 | $7,722 |
| 51 or more | Custom quote, based on modules | |
Enterprise workshops
Hands-on sessions focused on your environment.
- $5,497
- $7,997
- $3,997
- $2,497
What you leave with
Skills you can talk about in an interview because you have actually done them.
- Real enterprise administration skills across nine Microsoft tools
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft cloud services
- Confidence to manage modern infrastructure
- Career-ready projects you can show employers
- A certificate of completion
- A place in the Okowil alumni community, a private space for graduates
Questions
Something else on your mind? Book a free 15-minute call.
Can I join Cohort 2 without Cohort 1?
Yes, if you are already comfortable with Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune and basic PowerShell. If you are not sure, book a free call and we will decide together.
Who is this for?
People with some IT background who want to work as system administrators, endpoint or cloud engineers, or security analysts. If you are completely new to IT, start with the self-paced IT Fundamentals and Help Desk courses first.
What do I need for the labs?
A computer that can run virtual machines (16 GB of memory is recommended) and a reliable internet connection. Several labs use free Microsoft trial environments; we walk you through setting them up in week 2 of each cohort.
When are the sessions?
Every Saturday, live online: seven Saturdays for Cohort 1 and six for Cohort 2. The start dates and session time are confirmed when you register.
Is the certificate a Microsoft certification?
No. You receive a certificate of completion from Okowil Solutions Inc. The program covers skills used in several Microsoft certification exams, but it is not an official Microsoft course and does not include an exam.
Where do learners connect between sessions?
On ImmigrantLight, the free community founded by Okowil Solutions Inc., where you can ask questions, share progress and connect with people working in Canadian IT. After you graduate, you also join the private Okowil alumni community.
How do I pay?
By Interac e-Transfer. A single cohort is paid in full; both cohorts can be paid in full or in three monthly instalments. Payment details are sent when your place is confirmed. Group and enterprise training is invoiced.
What if I need to cancel?
See the Refund Policy. Cohort places can be refunded in full up to 7 days before the first session.
Reserve your place
How enrolment works:
- Send this form with the option you want.
- We reply within one business day to confirm your cohort date and send payment details.
- Once your payment is confirmed, you get an email to set your password and open the Classroom. You do not need to create an account first.
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