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Purview Per-User Licensing Model and Core Capabilities
Understand Microsoft Purview per-user licensing with Nick Lee. Learn who needs licenses, what core capabilities are included, and how to align Purview features to practical governance and compliance goals.
Microsoft Purview can feel overwhelming, especially when licensing and capabilities get mixed together. In Purview Per-User Licensing Model and Core Capabilities, Nick Lee breaks down what the per-user licensing model actually means and how it impacts what features you can use across your organization. You’ll get a clear, practical understanding of how Purview is packaged, who needs a license, and how to think about licensing in a way that aligns to real compliance and security goals.
Then Nick walks through the core capabilities that matter most, focusing on what Purview helps you do at a high level. You’ll explore the major areas Purview covers, like visibility into your data, basic governance controls, and the tools that support compliance workflows. By the end, you’ll have a simple framework for understanding what Purview offers, how the per-user model works, and how to plan next steps without overbuying or underusing features.
Course Outline ( Free Preview)
Module 01 - Introduction
Nick sets the stage by explaining what Microsoft Purview is meant to solve and why licensing matters before you start implementing anything. You’ll get a clear view of the per-user model, what “licensed user” actually unlocks, and how to think about Purview in practical terms, governance, compliance, and security outcomes, not just features.
Module 02 - Core Features Demonstration
Get a guided tour of Purview’s key experiences so you can see what the platform actually looks like in action. Nick walks through the main areas you’ll use most often and highlights what each tool is designed to do. This module helps you connect the dots between licensing and what you can access, configure, and manage day to day.
Module 03 - Risk and Compliance14 min.
Learn how Purview supports common risk and compliance needs in a modern organization. Nick covers the kinds of scenarios Purview helps address, policy-driven controls, audits, monitoring, and workflow support, and explains how licensing influences who can run, review, and act on these capabilities.
Module 04 - Data Governance Overview9 min.
Understand the “governance” side of Purview, organizing and managing data so it is discoverable, trusted, and easier to control. Nick explains what governance looks like at a high level, how organizations typically roll it out in phases, and which capabilities help you move from scattered data to a more managed environment.
Module 05 - Data Security13 min.
Wrap up by focusing on how Purview contributes to protecting sensitive information and reducing exposure. Nick explains how data security features fit into your broader security strategy, what outcomes they support, and how to think about permissions and access so the right people can manage policies without creating unnecessary risk.
Nick has been a dedicated trainer and consultant since 2018, leveraging his extensive experience working with major companies, including Fortune 200 corporations, professional sports organizations, government entities, and leading firms in the finance and healthcare sectors. With a specialized focus on Power BI and data engineering, Nick has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business processes. His commitment to excellence and his in-depth technical expertise have made him a trusted advisor and sought-after expert in the industry.
