Training Program

Identity & Access Management
Training Program

A comprehensive, multi-level curriculum designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage, secure, and architect identity systems across enterprise and cloud environments.

Program Overview

This program combines foundational theory, hands-on labs, and real-world scenario-based learning to ensure learners not only understand IAM concepts but can also apply them in operational and security contexts.

Learners can enroll in individual courses based on their interests or follow structured learning paths to achieve role-based expertise in administration, security, cloud IAM, and identity architecture.

In addition to the standard curriculum, customized training programs can be developed to meet specific organizational or project requirements.

Hybrid Delivery IT & Security Pros Labs & Case Studies 5 Levels + Specializations
Understand core IAM concepts including authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle
Implement and manage identity solutions in enterprise environments
Apply security best practices such as Zero Trust and least privilege access
Configure IAM in cloud platforms and hybrid environments
Design scalable and secure IAM architectures using industry-standard protocols
Evaluate and work with leading IAM technologies and platforms
Curriculum

Course Catalog

Five progressive levels and specialized courses providing structured learning paths while maintaining flexibility for individual course selection.

Level 1 — Foundations
IAM-101

Identity & Access Management Fundamentals

Introduces core IAM concepts, terminology, and foundational technologies used to manage identities and access in modern IT environments.

Beginner No Prerequisite

Learning Objectives

Understand authentication vs authorization
Explain identity lifecycle management
Identify IAM components and architecture
Understand SSO, MFA, and directory services

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Modules

1Introduction to IAM
2Identity Lifecycle (Joiner–Mover–Leaver)
3Authentication vs Authorization
4Access Control Models (RBAC, ABAC)
5Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
6Single Sign-On (SSO)
7Directory Services (Active Directory)
8Cloud Directories & Identity Basics
Level 2 — Administration
IAM-201

IAM Administration & Operations

Focuses on operational IAM tasks including identity lifecycle management, access control, and governance processes in enterprise environments.

Intermediate Prereq: IAM-101

Learning Objectives

Manage user provisioning and deprovisioning
Implement role-based access control
Configure access policies and reviews
Understand identity governance processes

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Modules

1User Provisioning & Deprovisioning
2Role & Group Management
3Access Control Policies
4Password Policies & Enforcement
5Access Reviews & Certification
6Identity Governance Basics
7Audit, Logging & Compliance
Level 3 — Security
IAM-301

IAM Security & Risk Management

Focuses on securing identities, managing risks, and implementing advanced security controls aligned with Zero Trust principles.

Intermediate–Advanced Prereq: IAM-201

Learning Objectives

Understand identity-based threats and attack vectors
Implement Zero Trust architecture
Apply least privilege access
Secure privileged accounts

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Modules

1Identity Threat Landscape
2Zero Trust Architecture
3Conditional Access & Risk Policies
4Privileged Access Management (PAM)
5Identity Protection & Monitoring
6Incident Response for Identity Threats
Level 4 — Cloud IAM
IAM-401

Cloud Identity & Access Management

Explores IAM implementation across multi-cloud and hybrid environments, including federation and service-based access control.

Advanced Prereq: IAM-201

Learning Objectives

Configure IAM in cloud environments
Understand policy-based access models
Implement federation and SSO
Manage service identities and roles

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Modules

1Cloud IAM Fundamentals
2IAM in Multi-Cloud Environments
3Federation & Hybrid Identity
4Service Accounts & Workload Identity
5Cross-Account Access & Trust Models
6Cloud Security Best Practices
Level 5 — Advanced Architecture
IAM-501

Advanced IAM Architecture & Engineering

Covers advanced IAM architecture design, federation protocols, and enterprise-scale identity solutions.

Expert Prereq: IAM-301 or 401

Learning Objectives

Design enterprise IAM architecture
Implement federation protocols
Secure APIs and distributed systems
Integrate identity providers

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Modules

1IAM Architecture Design Principles
2Federation Protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC)
3Identity for APIs & Microservices
4Identity Orchestration & Integration
5Custom IAM Solutions
6Enterprise Case Studies
Specialized Courses — 6xx Series
IAM-601

Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)

Focuses on governance, compliance, and access certification processes critical for enterprise IAM programs.

Intermediate–Advanced Prereq: IAM-201

Learning Objectives

Understand identity governance frameworks
Perform access certification and reviews
Implement segregation of duties (SoD)
Align IAM with compliance requirements

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Modules

1Introduction to Identity Governance
2Access Certification & Reviews
3Role Mining & Role Engineering
4Segregation of Duties (SoD)
5Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
6Governance Tools & Processes
IAM-602

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Covers the management and security of privileged accounts, one of the most critical areas in IAM.

Advanced Prereq: IAM-301

Learning Objectives

Manage privileged identities lifecycle
Implement just-in-time access
Secure administrative accounts
Monitor privileged sessions

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Modules

1Introduction to PAM
2Privileged Account Lifecycle
3Just-in-Time (JIT) Access
4Session Monitoring & Recording
5Privileged Access Controls
6PAM Best Practices
IAM-603

Federation & Single Sign-On (SSO) Deep Dive

Provides an in-depth understanding of federation protocols and SSO implementations across enterprise systems.

Advanced Prereq: IAM-201

Learning Objectives

Understand federation concepts and flows
Compare SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
Implement secure SSO integrations
Troubleshoot federation issues

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Modules

1Federation Fundamentals
2SAML Protocol Deep Dive
3OAuth 2.0 Authorization Flows
4OpenID Connect (OIDC)
5Token-Based Authentication
6Federation Troubleshooting
IAM-604

IAM for Developers

Bridges IAM concepts with application development, focusing on secure authentication and authorization in modern applications.

Intermediate Prereq: IAM-101

Learning Objectives

Implement authentication in applications
Use OAuth and OIDC in development
Secure APIs and services
Handle tokens securely

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Modules

1IAM Concepts for Developers
2OAuth 2.0 Implementation
3OpenID Connect Integration
4JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
5API Security & Authorization
6Secure Coding Practices for IAM
IAM-605

Zero Trust & Identity Security Architecture

Focuses on designing modern identity-centric security architectures using Zero Trust principles.

Advanced Prereq: IAM-301

Learning Objectives

Understand Zero Trust architecture
Design identity-based security models
Implement continuous authentication
Apply risk-based access controls

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Modules

1Zero Trust Fundamentals
2Identity as Security Perimeter
3Continuous Authentication
4Risk-Based Access Control
5Identity Threat Defense Strategies
6Zero Trust Architecture Design

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