Certification: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

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The Microsoft identity and access administrator designs, implements, and operates an organization's identity and access management systems by using Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra. They configure and manage authentication and authorization of identities for users, devices, Azure resources, and applications.

The identity and access administrator provides seamless experiences and self-service management capabilities for all users. They ensure that identity is verified explicitly to support Zero Trust principles. They automate management of Azure AD by using PowerShell and analyze events by using Kusto Query Language (KQL). They are also responsible for troubleshooting, monitoring, and reporting for the identity and access environment.

Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes

Online Exam

Product/Equipment

A product/equipment certification tests for knowledge about the use of proprietary software or hardware products. This classification is used primarily for computer-related companies such as IBM, CISCO, HP, etc.

  • This certification is considered in demand.
  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.