The Skill Valley

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance

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The Skill Valley

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance

TSV Learning

Instructor: TSV Learning

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze IAM architecture, identity lifecycle management, and access control strategies to strengthen enterprise security.

  • Evaluate OAuth 2.0, identity federation, privileged access management, and cloud IAM controls to secure enterprise identities.

  • Assess IAM governance, workload identity risks, and emerging authentication technologies to improve enterprise identity security.

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November 2026

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9 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the IT Security Fundamentals and Cyber Defense Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Explore the foundations of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM), including core architecture, identity lifecycle processes, authentication, and authorization. Examine Role-Based and Attribute-Based Access Control, least privilege, identity-centric security, and Just-in-Time access. Learn how these controls support secure identity management, reduce excessive permissions, and strengthen enterprise access governance.

What's included

4 videos3 assignments

Examine modern authentication, delegated authorization, and privileged access security using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and identity federation. Explore Just-Enough Access, privileged credential vaulting, session auditing, and cloud IAM controls. Learn how these technologies protect sensitive resources, manage privileged identities, and strengthen access security across enterprise and cloud environments.

What's included

4 videos3 assignments

Explore advanced IAM governance practices for workload identities, access monitoring, and Shadow IT risk management. Examine IAM performance metrics, legacy identity modernization, adaptive authentication, decentralized identity, and passwordless security. Learn how IAM Centers of Excellence and continuous security training support standardized governance, improved compliance, and enterprise identity security.

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5 videos3 assignments

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