Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) Online Training

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UPDATED: September 16, 2022

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This Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) training covers the system for identifying and granting access to users on a Microsoft Azure network. This intermediate Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) training prepares learners to implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions in both small businesses and enterprises.

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What you'll learn

Designing and implementing an identity and access management system
Operating your organization’s Identity and Access Management system with Azure Active Directory
Securing authentication and authorization access to enterprise applications
Making sure every user is identified correctly and can access the right information

FAQs

Is the Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) worth it?

Yes, if you need a way of proving your familiarity with securing an organization's digital assets, the Identity and Access Administrator Associate certification is worth it. It focuses on identity and access management within Azure, so if you work as an Azure administrator, or would like to, earning the cert proves to employers that you know how to deal with security challenges in cloud environments.

How much does the Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) exam cost?

The Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate costs $165. It doesn't have any prerequisites and Exam SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator is the only exam you have to pass in order to earn it. Microsoft offers free practice assessments but no free retakes, so preparing for the exam with a course will help make sure you don't have to pay the $165 more than once.

How difficult is the Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate exam (SC-300)?

The SC-300: Identity and Access Administrator Associate exam has 48 questions, and most people who pass it report that it's not especially difficult. 40 of the questions are related to subject matter knowledge, and the remaining 8 cover a sample case study, which you must evaluate and answer subjective questions about. The most challenging aspect of SC-300 is its emphasis on answering questions according to Microsoft guidelines.

Does the Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) expire?

Yes, as of 2023, all of Microsoft's certifications are valid for only one year. The Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) certification will be good for one year from the date you earn it. Renewing it is easy, though: Microsoft offers a free renewal certification exam which you can take as early as six months after earning your cert. The renewal exam also covers updates to the technology and job position.

How should I prepare for the Identity and Access Administrator exam (SC-300)?

The SC-300 was designed to measure your familiarity with accomplishing technical tasks related to securing digital assets, so the best way to prepare for it is with hands-on, practical experience managing Microsoft network environments. You'll need technical knowledge and first-hand experience with implementing and managing user identities, implementing authentication and access controls, handling workload identities, and managing identity governance to pass the SC-300.

Who is this for?

This Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) training is considered professional-level Azure training for security pros. This Azure skills course is designed for security professionals with three to five years of experience with cyber and network security.

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Download the free (SC-300) study plan to complete this course in about 15 hours.

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