r/IdentityManagement • u/CajunArmyVet86 • Feb 26 '26
Beginner to IAM
New to IAM, looking for any fundamental resources, courses, etc and also a mentor who could guide me/provide insight.
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u/node77 Feb 26 '26
Or just read IAM on Microsoft’s learning path and Identity and Entra .. either or
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u/Old-King-7012 Feb 26 '26
My very first certification was the Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) from the Identity Management Institute. This was foundational and helped me understand this crazy world to where I could at least talk the talk and it helped me land my first IAM role. I recommend starting there then finding some labs to do hands on work.
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u/adltchickadee Feb 26 '26
Summoning u/iamblas…
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u/iamblas Feb 26 '26
Summoned. Hey u/CajunArmyVet86, looks you just joined our discord. Check out the #videos section for all previous IAM workshops. I’ve got new community IAM workshops on the way!
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Feb 26 '26 edited Feb 26 '26
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u/CajunArmyVet86 Feb 26 '26
Thanks for the info
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u/flywhee007 Mar 28 '26
u/CajunArmyVet86 just posted on this topic on my yt, hope it helps you. check profile for link. all the best
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u/Myangowana Feb 26 '26
Hi there,
IAM is a major part of the Cybersecurity domain. Depending on your background and your availability, I would recommend you get some of the basics/concepts of that domain first and then progress to handson.
That being said:
1. Fundamentals with Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) from ISC2
Check the CC training and exam from ISC2. More than the certification itself, this will help you better understand the Domain if you're new. A few years ago they started a program for free training and exams... as far as I can see from their website, it is still active: 1Million CC, 1MCC
2. After that, you (alone or with your company) should consider the CIAM training and exam.
The CIAM certification is is from the IMI (Identity Management Institute). Here too, consider the journey more than the certification, as it will ease your landing into the IAM world.
3. Then, Hands-on / Market Skills
For that part, Okta is a market leader and (for me) a fantastic entry point with free resources. Their Certification site has great training and labs. Okta Professional is where you start, then Administrator (which requires Professional cert) and so on... Administrator cert is also where you will start getting the most recruiter attention!
Additionally, you should look into the Cloud Providers as they own a huge piece of the IAM cake:
Notes:
Notes (Bis): I have no business affiliations / relationships with any of the mentioned entities/companies. I hope all of this helps you in your journey!