Every system starts with a login. Learn to secure it.
Hands-on IAM and cybersecurity training for IT professionals and career-changers — taught on the same tools running in production: Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, and CyberArk.
10k+
Students Trained
95%
Career Advancement
20%
Hands-on Labs
Global
Learners Worldwide
Two paths in. One skill set.
Whether you’re breaking into IT or already working in it, IAM is one of the fastest-growing, highest-demand specializations in cybersecurity.
ROLE: BEGINNER
New to IT
- Core concepts: identities, roles, entitlements
- Why IAM exists — and why it's hard to get right
- Building a portfolio with real sandbox labs
See the beginner path →
ROLE: IT_PROFESSIONAL
Pivoting into IAM
- SAML, OAuth/OIDC, SCIM in practice
- Joiner-Mover-Leaver lifecycle design
- SailPoint, Okta, Entra ID, PAM/PIM hands-on
See the IT pro path →
Trained in the tools. Taught by someone who's used them.
Most cybersecurity coursework relies on broad conceptual generalities or obsolete lab simulators. In real-world enterprise infrastructure, identity is the final perimeter — requiring deep, battle-tested execution across directory directories, governance fabrics, and privileged vaults.
Having architected and deployed enterprise-grade IAM solutions for Fortune 500 organizations, Manmeet Dhanesar bridges the critical divide between passing abstract certification exams and being genuinely productive on production tenants on Day One.
The Academy’s methodology prioritizes the actual architectural patterns, triage strategies, and engineering edge cases encountered in high-consequence corporate environments.
Real World
Experience
Not Just Theory
Enterprise
Focused
Practical Skills
Career
Ready
Build What Matters
EXPERIENCE STACK
VERIFIED CREDENTIALS
Microsoft Entra ID
• ACTIVE
SailPoint ISC
• ACTIVE
CyberArk (PAM)
• ACTIVE
ServiceNow
• ACTIVE
1:1 students taught
3+ YEARS
What you'll actually . learn
A comprehensive curriculum structured around enterprise identity lifecycle, governance, and federated protocols.
MODULE // 01
LIFECYCLE — Joiner-Mover-
Leaver
Joiner-Mover-Leaver automation, HR-driven provisioning, deprivilege orchestration.
ENTRA ID WORKFLOWS + WORKDAY/HR INTEGRATION
MODULE // 02
PROVISIONING —
SCIM
SCIM 2.0 standards, API integrations, directory synchronization, attribute mapping.
JSON ATTRIBUTES + REST ENDPOINTS + DIRSYNC
MODULE // 03
FEDERATION —
SAML
SAML 2.0 assertions, IdP vs SP-initiated SSO, metadata exchange, trust relationships.
X.509 CERTIFICATES + SSO CLAIMS + METADATA XML
MODULE // 04
AUTHORIZATION —
OAuth / OIDC
OAuth 2.0 grant types, OIDC token architecture, API gateway policies, scopes & claims.
JWT VALIDATION + PKCE FLOW + BEARER HEADERS
MODULE // 05
GOVERNANCE — Access
Certification
Access Certification campaigns, segregation of duties (SoD), audit trail reporting, entitlement reviews.
SAILPOINT ISC + CAMPAIGN SCHEDULING + COMPLIANCE
MODULE // 06
CONTROL — RBAC
& PAM/PIM
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Access Management (PAM/PIM), just-in-time access, break-glass workflows.
CYBERARK VAULTING + PIM ELEVATION + QPV
FLAGSHIP PRODUCT
LAUNCHING AUGUST 2026
Walk into your IAM interview knowing exactly what's coming.
A comprehensive, battle-tested collection of real technical questions, scenario-based architecture puzzles, and vetted answers covering Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, and PAM roles.
Full question bank
50+ Qs
Sample answers, not just questions
INCLUDED
Scenario-based section
INCLUDED
Price
$29–39
GET THE FREE STARTER PACK
15 real questions, free
15 real questions, free — plus early access when the full kit launches.
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APPROACH
Train on real consoles, not slideshows
Skip simulated mockups. Practice configuration, troubleshooting, and policy deployment in genuine enterprise tenant environments.
SANDBOX_01
Microsoft 365 Developer Program
Full E5 tenant access, Azure AD/Entra ID configuration, Conditional Access policy creation.
DIRECT TENANT ACCESS
CONNECTED
SANDBOX_02
Okta Developer Edition
Set up real applications, configure SAML & OIDC integrations, test user provisioning with SCIM.
FEDERATION SANDBOX
CONNECTED
SANDBOX_03
ServiceNow PDI
Build automated catalog access requests, approvals, and workflow routing with Identity Governance connectors.
LIFECYCLE ORCHESTRATION
CONNECTED
VERIFIED FEEDBACK
What past students say
Hear from professionals who transitioned into enterprise IAM engineering roles and secured specialized certifications.
LANDED IAM ENGINEER ROLE
“The lab sessions on Okta and Entra ID gave me the exact confidence I needed in technical rounds. The interviewer was impressed I had actually configured SCIM.”
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IAM Systems Specialist
PIVOTED FROM SERVICE DESK
“I was stuck in Level 1 support for two years. Manmeet’s step-by-step breakdown of SailPoint and SAML completely demystified identity architecture.”
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Junior Identity Analyst
MASTERED PAM & CYBERARK
“The interview prep kit alone was worth every minute. Covered scenario questions that literally came up word-for-word in my final panel interview.”
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Cybersecurity Associate
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People who started where you are.
“The practical labs helped me understand access reviews, provisioning, and real enterprise workflows.”
