Description
Certification Name: Certificate in Identity & Access Management (IAM) Professional
Course Id: CIAMS/Q0001.
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent.
Objective: The Certified Identity & Access Management (IAM) Professional course is designed to provide professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in managing digital identities, authentication, and access controls within an organization. It covers IAM frameworks, role-based and attribute-based access control, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), directory services, and compliance with security policies and regulations.
Duration: Three Month.
How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| Marking System: | ||||||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks | |||
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 | |||
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 | |||
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 30 | 100 | |||||
| How Students will be Graded: | ||||||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | ||||
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | ||||
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | ||||
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | ||||
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | ||||
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) | ||||
| 6 | 40-50 | P (Pass) | ||||
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) | ||||
Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:
Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.
Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.
Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.
Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.
Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.
Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1 – IAM Fundamentals & Architecture: Introduction to IAM concepts and definitions, IAM components: identities, authentication, authorization, accounting (AAA), IAM architectures: centralized, decentralized, hybrid, Access control models: DAC/MAC/RBAC/ABAC, IAM deployment models: on‑premises, cloud, hybrid
Module 2 – Identity Lifecycle & Governance: Identity proofing, creation, and onboarding (human vs non‑human identities), Access provisioning and de‑provisioning, Role management, entitlement management and access reviews, Identity governance frameworks and compliance (roles, sod, policies), Access certification, attestation and audit
Module 3 – Authentication, Authorization & Access Management: Authentication mechanisms and multi‑factor authentication (MFA), Federated identity and Single Sign‑On (SSO) protocols: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Privileged Access Management (PAM) and least privilege, Policy orchestration and fine‑grained access controls, Session management, access monitoring and enforcement
Module 4 – Privileged Identities, Risk & Threats: Managing privileged accounts and sessions, Non‑human identities (service accounts, APIs, machine identities), Risk‑based access and adaptive authentication, Insider threats, identity fraud and anomaly detection, Integration with monitoring, SIEM, and incident response, Emerging threats and IAM defence strategies
Module 5 – Cloud, Hybrid & Identity Federations: IAM in cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and Identity‑as‑a‑Service (IDaaS), Hybrid identity and directory synchronization (on‑premises to cloud), Federated identity across organisations and business partners, API identity and microservices access management, Zero Trust identity architecture and network segmentation, Migration and transition of legacy IAM to modern platforms
Module 6 – IAM Strategy, Governance, Standards & Future Trends: IAM strategy alignment with business goals and security posture, IAM governance, policies, metrics and KPIs, Standards and frameworks: e.g., NIST SP 800‑63, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and regulatory implications, IAM implementation lifecycle (planning, design, deployment, continuous improvement), Emerging technologies: decentralized identity (blockchain), AI/ML for identity analytics, Quantum‑safe identity and future of IAM
Job Opportunities in Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Professionals manage digital identities, access privileges, and authentication policies to secure enterprise systems across IT services, BFSI, government, healthcare, and cloud environments.
Top Roles: IAM Analyst, IAM Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer (IAM Focus), Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist, IAM Consultant, Cloud IAM Specialist, GRC Analyst – IAM, Zero Trust Security Specialist, IAM Architect, Security Manager / Identity Security Lead
Key Skills: Identity governance, access management, privileged account management, MFA & SSO, cloud IAM, Zero Trust, compliance audits, regulatory alignment, IAM architecture, PAM tools, risk mitigation
Salary Range (India):
- Entry Level: ₹4–8 LPA
- Mid Level: ₹8–20 LPA
- Senior Level: ₹14–40 LPA
- Leadership / IAM Architect / Security Lead: ₹25–60+ LPA
Industries: BFSI, IT services & consulting, cloud & SaaS companies, government & public sector, healthcare & telecom, e-commerce & fintech
Scope: Career growth includes IAM administration, privileged access management, cloud identity & Zero Trust implementation, consulting, architecture, and leading enterprise identity security programs.
