Identity and Access Management
Develop the skills to design and test an application access lifecycle through a learning path centred on Identity and Access Management. Explore concepts, guided practice and an applied project.
Build practical Identity and Access Management skills.
Skills and knowledge developed in this course.
- Identity architecture
- Authorisation models
- Lifecycle operations
- Access assurance
- Applied project: Design and test an application access lifecycle
- Identity and Access Management — validation and review
About this course
This course develops practical capability in Identity and Access Management. Its course-specific content covers Identity architecture, Authorisation models, Lifecycle operations, Access assurance, followed by an applied project focused on design and test an application access lifecycle. The lessons include concrete configuration, design, testing or operational decisions appropriate to the subject.
Who this is for
Administrators, developers and practitioners who work with Identity and Access Management or plan to take on responsibilities in this area.
Before you start
Basic computer literacy and a foundational understanding of cybersecurity. Prior experience with the named product helps with the practical exercises.
Design and test an application access lifecycle
Deliver design and test an application access lifecycle. Use the module outcomes to state requirements, demonstrate a working result, test an expected failure or boundary case, and document assumptions and follow-up work.
Course content
Course-specific syllabus and practical exercises. Lab release, access arrangements and final delivery scope are confirmed before enrolment.
01Identity architecture
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- Identities, accounts and authentication factors
- Federation and trust relationships
Practical exerciseApply identity architecture to the design and test an application access lifecycle and capture the validation evidence.
02Authorisation models
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- RBAC, attributes and policy evaluation
- Least privilege and separation of duties
Practical exerciseApply authorisation models to the design and test an application access lifecycle and capture the validation evidence.
03Lifecycle operations
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- Provisioning, deprovisioning and access reviews
- Service accounts and credential rotation
Practical exerciseApply lifecycle operations to the design and test an application access lifecycle and capture the validation evidence.
04Access assurance
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- Test allowed and denied actions
- Audit evidence, exceptions and emergency access
Practical exerciseApply access assurance to the design and test an application access lifecycle and capture the validation evidence.
05Applied project: Design and test an application access lifecycle
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- Define inputs, assumptions and acceptance criteria for: Design and test an application access lifecycle.
- Implement the project using identity architecture, authorisation models, lifecycle operations, access assurance.
Practical exerciseDesign and test an application access lifecycle.
06Identity and Access Management — validation and review
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- Demonstrate the completed project against its acceptance criteria.
- Exercise an invalid-input or failure scenario and document the observed result.
Practical exercisepresent the project evidence, limitations and a repeatable handover.
Technical references
These primary vendor, project or standards sources inform this independent IT Purview outline. Reference pages checked 25 October 2026; current provider documentation and exam objectives take precedence when versions change.
From understanding to application.
Progress by learning milestone. The schedule is agreed around your starting level and learning goals.
- 01Learning milestone 1 In progress
Set the context
Identity architecture · Authorisation models
Establish the Identity and Access Management scope, baseline concepts and operating assumptions. - 02Learning milestone 2 In progress
Build the working skills
Lifecycle operations · Access assurance
Apply the core Identity and Access Management techniques in the course lab and record the result. - 03Learning milestone 3 In progress
Validate and handle exceptions
Check expected behavior, investigate a failure case and capture evidence for design and test an application access lifecycle. - 04Learning milestone 4 In progress
Deliver the applied project
Complete design and test an application access lifecycle, explain key decisions and identify a practical next step.
Career outlook after this learning path
Typical roles this roadmap can support, with broad salary ranges by relevant work experience.
| Role | 0–3 years | 3–7 years | 7–12+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Analyst | ₹7–13 LPA | ₹16–30 LPA | ₹32–55 LPA |
Ranges are indicative India-market compensation estimates in ₹ lakh per annum, not a salary promise. They reflect broad market guides and vary by location, employer, skills and role scope; the experience bands refer to relevant work experience, not time since training. Completing this course does not guarantee employment, a role, compensation or career progression. View market reference ↗