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Zero to Hero in Identity and Access Management

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Zero to Hero in Identity and Access Management



Course Format & Delivery Details

Self-Paced, On-Demand Learning with Lifetime Access

This course is designed for maximum flexibility and impact. It is a self-paced program with immediate online access, allowing you to begin your journey the moment you enrol. There are no fixed dates or rigid time commitments - you progress at your own speed, on your own schedule, with complete control over your learning journey.

Most learners complete the full curriculum in approximately 8 to 12 weeks, dedicating 6 to 8 hours per week. However, many report tangible improvements in clarity, confidence, and technical fluency within the first few modules, often applying key concepts to their current roles within days.

Unlimited Future Updates and Global 24/7 Access

Your investment includes lifetime access to the entire course platform. This means you retain permanent access to all materials, even as content is updated to reflect the latest industry standards, regulatory changes, and emerging IAM practices. Updates are delivered automatically, at no extra cost, ensuring your knowledge remains current for years to come.

The platform is fully mobile-friendly, offering seamless access across smartphones, tablets, and desktop devices. Whether you're studying during a commute, working late, or reviewing material between meetings, you can engage with the course anytime, anywhere in the world.

Expert Guidance and Dedicated Support

Throughout your journey, you will receive structured guidance and direct instructor support. Our IAM specialists are available to answer your questions, clarify complex concepts, and provide feedback on practical exercises. You're not navigating this alone - you gain the benefits of expert mentorship and real-time clarification to ensure mastery at every step.

A Globally Recognised Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This credential is trusted by professionals across 140+ countries and is widely respected in IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise governance circles. It demonstrates verified proficiency in modern Identity and Access Management and significantly enhances your professional credibility on platforms like LinkedIn, resumes, and job applications.

Transparent, One-Time Pricing - No Hidden Fees

The pricing structure is simple, straightforward, and transparent. You pay a single fee with no recurring charges, no surprise add-ons, and no hidden costs. What you see is exactly what you get - a complete, premium IAM mastery program with zero financial surprises.

We accept all major payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal, making enrolment fast and secure for learners worldwide.

Zero-Risk Enrolment with Full Money-Back Guarantee

We stand firmly behind the quality and effectiveness of this course. If at any point within 30 days you feel it hasn't delivered exceptional value, depth, or clarity, simply request a full refund. No questions, no hassle. This is our promise to you - a risk-free investment in your professional future.

Immediate Confirmation and Secure Access Delivery

After enrolling, you will receive an enrolment confirmation email right away. Your course access details, including login credentials and platform instructions, will be delivered separately once your materials are prepared. This ensures a secure and seamless onboarding process with full support at every stage.

Built to Work for You - Regardless of Your Starting Point

Whether you're an IT administrator transitioning into security, a developer integrating IAM into applications, a compliance officer managing access governance, or a career changer entering the cybersecurity field, this course is engineered to work for you.

Our graduates include:

  • A network engineer in Singapore who used the course to transition into a Cloud IAM role at a Fortune 500 company
  • A healthcare compliance analyst in Canada who automated access reviews using IAM frameworks learned here
  • A software developer in Germany who integrated SSO and MFA protocols into their product suite within weeks
This works even if you have no prior IAM experience, come from a non-technical background, or have struggled with fragmented training in the past. The step-by-step structure, real-world examples, and hands-on projects ensure clarity and retention for all learning styles.

We’ve eliminated the friction, guesswork, and risk. You focus on mastering IAM - we handle everything else.



Extensive and Detailed Course Curriculum



Module 1: Foundations of Identity and Access Management

  • Introduction to IAM: Definition, Scope, and Business Value
  • The Evolution of Identity Systems from Mainframes to Cloud
  • Key IAM Challenges in Modern Enterprises
  • Distinguishing Between Authentication, Authorisation, and Accounting (AAA)
  • Core Principles of Least Privilege and Need-to-Know Access
  • Understanding Digital Identities: Users, Service Accounts, and Machines
  • Identity Lifecycle Management: Creation to Deactivation
  • The Role of IAM in Cybersecurity and Risk Mitigation
  • Common IAM Threats and Attack Vectors
  • Compliance Drivers: GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and PCI DSS Links to IAM
  • Identity as the New Perimeter: Zero Trust Alignment
  • Organisational Roles in IAM: Who Owns Identity?
  • Understanding Stakeholder Expectations: Security, IT, HR, Compliance
  • Creating an IAM Vision and Roadmap for Your Organisation
  • Case Study: IAM Failure Leading to Major Data Breach


Module 2: Core IAM Concepts and Architectural Models

  • Centralised vs Decentralised Identity Architectures
  • Federated Identity: Principles and Use Cases
  • Single Sign-On (SSO): How It Works and Why It Matters
  • Directory Services Overview: LDAP, Active Directory, Azure AD
  • Identity Stores vs Access Management Systems
  • Understanding Identity Providers (IdPs) and Service Providers (SPs)
  • SAML Protocol Deep Dive: Structure, Flows, and Implementation
  • OAuth 2.0 Fundamentals: Delegated Authorisation Explained
  • OpenID Connect (OIDC) and Its Relationship to OAuth
  • JSON Web Tokens (JWT): Structure, Signing, and Validation
  • Token Lifetime Management and Security Best Practices
  • Client Credentials, Resource Owner, and Grant Types in OAuth
  • Multi-Tenant IAM Architecture for SaaS Applications
  • Hybrid Cloud IAM Models and Identity Bridging
  • Designing Resilient IAM Systems with High Availability


Module 3: Authentication Mechanisms and Multi-Factor Security

  • Password-Based Authentication: Strengths and Weaknesses
  • Password Policies: Complexity, Rotation, and Storage
  • Secure Password Hashing: bcrypt, scrypt, Argon2
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Types and Selection Criteria
  • Hardware Tokens, Smart Cards, and Security Keys
  • Authenticator Apps and One-Time Passwords (TOTP, HOTP)
  • Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint, Face, and Voice Recognition
  • Risk-Based Authentication and Adaptive MFA
  • Behavioural Biometrics and Continuous Authentication
  • Push Notifications and Approve/Deny Flows in MFA
  • Phishing-Resistant MFA: WebAuthn and FIDO2 Standards
  • Implementing MFA Across Cloud and On-Premise Systems
  • Handling MFA Fatigue and User Experience Challenges
  • Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Design and Security
  • Integrating MFA with Legacy Applications


Module 4: Authorisation, Access Control Models, and Policies

  • Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC): Concepts and Rules
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Design and Limitations
  • Implementing Hierarchical Roles and Role Templates
  • Policy-Based Access Control and XACML Overview
  • Relationship-Based Access: Social and Contextual Models
  • Time-Based and Location-Based Access Constraints
  • Dynamic Authorisation and Just-In-Time (JIT) Access
  • Entitlement Management and Entitlement Explosion
  • Permission Modelling for Complex Enterprise Applications
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs) vs Capabilities
  • Implementing Data Access Policies for Sensitive Information
  • Segregation of Duties (SoD) in Financial and Operational Systems
  • Orphaned Accounts and Access Creep Prevention
  • Access Certification and Recertification Cycles
  • Designing Authorisation Flows for Microservices


Module 5: Identity Federation and Interoperability Standards

  • Planning and Implementing Enterprise SSO
  • SAML 2.0: Assertions, Protocols, Bindings, and Profiles
  • SAML Identity Provider Setup and Configuration
  • Service Provider Integration Using SAML
  • Metadata Exchange and Certificate Management in SAML
  • OAuth 2.0 Roles: Client, Resource Server, Authorisation Server
  • OAuth Scopes and Their Role in Access Control
  • Implementing OAuth for API Protection
  • OpenID Connect Flows: Authorization Code, Implicit, Hybrid
  • OIDC Claims, UserInfo Endpoint, and ID Token Validation
  • Protecting OAuth Tokens with PKCE and Proof of Possession
  • API Gateway Integration with IAM Protocols
  • Cross-Domain Identity Management (CDIM) Challenges
  • Federating Identity Across Partners and Supply Chains
  • Trust Frameworks and Identity Assurance Levels (IAL)


Module 6: IAM in Cloud and Hybrid Environments

  • Cloud Identity Models: AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Cloud IAM
  • AWS IAM Users, Groups, Roles, and Policies Deep Dive
  • Managing Cross-Account Access with IAM Roles
  • Policy Evaluation Logic and Permission Boundaries in AWS
  • Azure AD Tenants, Users, and Application Registrations
  • Google Cloud Identity: Service Accounts and IAM Roles
  • Cloud Identity Federation with External IdPs
  • Implementing SSO for SaaS Applications via Cloud IAM
  • Cloud Identity Governance and Access Reviews
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM) in Azure AD
  • Just-In-Time Access Provisioning in the Cloud
  • Securing Service Accounts and Workload Identities
  • Cloud Native Identity for Containers and Kubernetes
  • Workforce Identity Federation with External Directories
  • Audit Logging and Monitoring IAM Events in Cloud Platforms


Module 7: Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)

  • Overview of IGA: Components and Business Drivers
  • User Provisioning: Automated vs Manual Methods
  • Deprovisioning Strategies and Orphaned Account Detection
  • Role Mining and Role Engineering Techniques
  • Role Maintenance and Role Explosion Challenges
  • Access Request Workflows and Approval Hierarchies
  • Self-Service Access Requests and Justification Fields
  • Access Certification Campaigns: Automating Reviews
  • Scheduled vs On-Demand Access Recertification
  • Segregation of Duties (SoD) Analysis and Conflict Detection
  • Policy Violation Alerts and Remediation Workflows
  • IGA Integration with HR Systems (HRIS)
  • Synchronising User Lifecycle Events with HR Data
  • Audit-Ready Reporting and Compliance Dashboards
  • Selecting IGA Tools and Vendor Evaluation Criteria


Module 8: Privileged Access Management (PAM)

  • Differentiating Regular and Privileged Accounts
  • Types of Privileged Accounts: Admin, Root, Service, Emergency
  • Password Vaults and Secure Credential Storage
  • Just-In-Time (JIT) Privileged Access Models
  • Session Isolation and Bastion Hosts
  • Session Recording and Monitoring for Auditing
  • Time-Limited Access and Approval Gates for Privilege Elevation
  • Implementing PAM for On-Premise and Cloud Environments
  • Dynamic Privilege Management and Ephemeral Accounts
  • Monitoring for Suspicious Privileged Behaviour
  • Emergency Access Procedures and Break-Glass Accounts
  • Integrating PAM with SIEM and SOAR Platforms
  • Password Rotation Policies for High-Risk Accounts
  • API-Based Access for Automated Privileged Tasks
  • Third-Party Vendor Access and PAM Controls


Module 9: Modern Identity Platforms and Vendor Solutions

  • Comparing Leading IAM Platforms: Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock
  • Key Features of Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) Solutions
  • Deploying Okta for Workforce Identity and Customer Identity
  • Configuring Universal Directory and Mappings in Okta
  • PingFederate and PingAccess: Use Cases and Deployment Models
  • ForgeRock Identity Platform: Open Source and Enterprise Capabilities
  • Auth0 by Okta: Developer-Focused Identity Management
  • Customising Login Flows and Branding in Major Platforms
  • Implementing Identity Orchestration and Adaptive Authentication
  • Integrating IAM Platforms with Enterprise Applications
  • API Security Gateways with Built-In IAM
  • Evaluating Platform Extensibility and Developer APIs
  • Migration Strategies from Legacy IAM Systems
  • Vendor Lock-In Mitigation and Open Standards Support
  • Cost Models and TCO Analysis for IAM Platforms


Module 10: Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)

  • CIAM vs Workforce IAM: Key Differences and Challenges
  • Scalability Requirements for Millions of Consumers
  • User Registration Flows: Sign-Up, Social Login, Progressive Profiling
  • Consent Management and Privacy Compliance in CIAM
  • Preference Centres and Data Subject Rights (DSAR) Support
  • Protecting Customer Identities at Scale
  • Bot Detection and Account Takeover Prevention
  • Rate Limiting and Brute Force Protection
  • Self-Service Account Recovery and Lockout Handling
  • Profile Management and Data Portability Features
  • Marketing Integration and Identity Data Usage Policies
  • Multi-Brand Identity Strategies and Tenant Isolation
  • Localisation and Global Identity Requirements
  • CIAM Analytics and Behavioural Insights
  • Choosing Between In-House, Hybrid, and Fully Managed CIAM


Module 11: IAM for Developers and Application Integration

  • Securing Web Applications with Session Management
  • Cookie Security: HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite Attributes
  • Stateless Authentication with JWT in APIs
  • Validating Access Tokens in Backend Services
  • Implementing Authorisation Middleware in Node.js, Python, Java
  • Protecting GraphQL APIs with IAM Controls
  • Securing Mobile App Authentication Flows
  • Biometric Authentication Integration in Native Apps
  • Background Service-to-Service Authentication
  • Using SDKs from IAM Platforms (Okta, Auth0, Azure AD)
  • Handling Token Refresh and Expiry Gracefully
  • Error Handling and Fallback Mechanisms in IAM Integration
  • Testing IAM Flows in Development and Staging Environments
  • Secure Coding Practices to Prevent IAM Bypass
  • Performance Optimisation for Token Validation and Caching


Module 12: IAM Security, Auditing, and Compliance

  • Logging IAM Events: What to Capture and Retain
  • Monitoring for Failed Logins and Brute Force Attempts
  • Alerting on Anomalous Access Patterns and Impossible Travel
  • Integrating IAM Logs with SIEM Tools (Splunk, QRadar)
  • Conducting Access Reviews and Attestations
  • Preparing for External Audits: Evidence Collection
  • Mapping IAM Controls to NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks
  • GDPR and CCPA Requirements for Identity Processing
  • Right to Access and Right to Be Forgotten in IAM Systems
  • Encryption of Identity Data at Rest and in Transit
  • Secure API Design for Identity Operations
  • Principle of Least Privilege in System Integrations
  • Third-Party Risk Assessment for IAM Vendors
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery for IAM Systems
  • Incident Response Playbooks for Identity Compromise


Module 13: Advanced Topics in Identity and Access Management

  • Decentralised Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)
  • Blockchain-Based Identity and Verifiable Credentials
  • DID (Decentralized Identifier) and VC (Verifiable Credential) Standards
  • Microsoft Entra Verified ID and Sovrin Network Overview
  • Digital Wallets for Identity Presentation
  • Zero Knowledge Proofs in Identity Verification
  • Machine Identity Management and mTLS
  • Workload Identity in Kubernetes and Service Meshes
  • Identity in IoT: Devices, Sensors, and Edge Computing
  • Federated Learning with Privacy-Preserving Identity
  • Quantum-Resistant Cryptography and Future-Proofing IAM
  • AI-Driven Threat Detection in Access Patterns
  • Automated Policy Generation Using Machine Learning
  • Identity Fabric and Unified Identity Platforms
  • Future of Passwordless at Scale


Module 14: Hands-On Projects and Real-World Implementation

  • Setting Up a Mock Directory Service with OpenLDAP
  • Configuring SSO for a Simulated Web Application
  • Implementing MFA Using TOTP and Push Notifications
  • Designing RBAC Structure for a Healthcare Application
  • Building an Access Request Workflow with Approval Rules
  • Conducting an Access Review Campaign for a Sample Organisation
  • Integrating OAuth 2.0 into a RESTful API Backend
  • Deploying a JWT-Based Authentication Flow
  • Creating an Identity Governance Dashboard with Key Metrics
  • Simulating a PAM Vault for Admin Credentials
  • Analysing Logs for Suspicious Authentication Patterns
  • Implementing Adaptive Authentication Based on Risk Score
  • Designing a CIAM System for an E-Commerce Platform
  • Configuring Identity Federation Between Two Organisations
  • Documenting an IAM Implementation Plan for Stakeholders


Module 15: Career Advancement, Certification, and Next Steps

  • Mapping Course Skills to Real-World IAM Job Roles
  • Common IAM Job Titles: Responsibilities and Salary Ranges
  • Building a Standout Resume with IAM Achievements
  • Crafting Compelling LinkedIn Profiles and Summaries
  • Preparing for IAM Technical Interviews
  • Answering Common IAM Interview Questions with Confidence
  • Networking Strategies for Breaking Into IAM Roles
  • Upskilling Paths: CISSP, CISM, CIPP, ISO 27001 LA
  • Vendor Certifications: Okta, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
  • Continuing Education and Community Involvement
  • Joining IAM Forums, Conferences, and Web-Based Discussions
  • Contributing to Open Source IAM Projects
  • Mentorship and Peer Learning Opportunities
  • Presenting Your Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
  • Lifetime Access as a Professional Development Resource