Overview

This course 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 end-to-end process of Apple device deployment across a variety of real-world business scenarios. This hands-on course guides you through configuring, enrolling, securing, and deploying iPhones, iPads, and macOS devices at scale using practical, project-based lessons. You’ll begin by exploring Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and 1:1 iPad deployments, learning to set up user enrollment, app self-service, and pilot testing. From there, the course walks through Shared iPad rollouts and introduces macOS enrollment strategies, including supervised restrictions, app provisioning, and account management. Next, you’ll tackle advanced deployment models like Zero Touch MacBook rollouts, Mac computer labs, and MDM migrations. Each project builds your expertise with organizational coordination, Apple Business Manager, and device management workflows. This course is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, and school or enterprise tech leads seeking to implement Apple device deployments. Intermediate-level experience with mobile device management (MDM) is recommended. By the end of the course, you will be able to configure Apple device enrollments, implement supervision restrictions, manage pilot deployments, and migrate between MDM platforms with confidence.

Syllabus

Class Project: Employee iPhone BYOD

In this module, we will explore the steps necessary for a successful BYOD rollout, including the configuration of User Enrollment, security measures, and a self-service app portal. We’ll guide you through essential organizational updates and conclude with a pilot deployment to test the deployment strategy. This hands-on class project will help you deploy BYOD efficiently while addressing privacy and security concerns.

Class Project: iPad 1:1 Deployment

In this module, we will guide you through the complete process of deploying iPads individually assigned to users in a managed environment. You will learn how to configure zero-touch enrollment, apply management restrictions, and deploy essential apps. We’ll wrap up with a pilot deployment to test the rollout and address any challenges before full-scale implementation.

Class Project: Deploying Shared iPad

In this module, we will explore the steps for deploying Shared iPads, focusing on how to configure them for use in environments with multiple users. You will learn to enable device enrollment, manage apps, and set up security restrictions specific to Shared iPads. We will conclude with a pilot deployment to ensure everything is working seamlessly before scaling up.

Class Project: macOS Device Enrollment

In this module, we will guide you through the process of enrolling and managing macOS devices in a controlled environment. You'll learn how to generate and distribute enrollment profiles, configure account management, and apply supervision restrictions. The module concludes with a pilot deployment to test your strategy and ensure a smooth rollout.

Class Project: Zero Touch MacBook Deployment

In this module, we will walk you through setting up a zero-touch MacBook deployment, where devices are configured remotely with minimal user intervention. You’ll learn to configure automated enrollment, SSO integration, and deploy both Mac App Store and third-party apps. We’ll wrap up with a pilot deployment to test the process and ensure a smooth, scalable rollout for your organization.

Class Project: Mac Computer Lab Deployment

In this module, we will guide you through the process of deploying Macs in a shared-use setting, focusing on configuration, software deployment, and user management. You'll learn how to automate device enrollment, enforce security restrictions, and maintain cleanliness by automating the removal of user data. The module concludes with a pilot deployment to ensure the setup works seamlessly before full-scale implementation.

Class Project: Mac MDM Migration

In this module, we will walk you through the process of migrating macOS devices from one MDM solution to another. We’ll cover how to configure MDM server assignments, renew the configuration, and initiate the migration. You will also learn how to troubleshoot common issues and ensure proper functionality during the migration process.