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SC-300

Identity and Access Administrator
Associate

The Microsoft identity certification for IT pros who manage Entra ID. Hybrid identity, Conditional Access, PIM, and governance — explained with real-world scenarios by someone who lives it.

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Study Guide

27 interactive modules

Domain 4 (Identity Governance — 6 modules including PIM) + 24 practice questions.

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Practice Exam

200 exam-style questions

Study mode with explanations + timed exam simulation. 24 free questions.

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27

Modules

200

Questions

4

Domains

Free

Domain 4 included

📝 Sample Question

An identity admin needs to ensure that Global Administrators can only activate their role for a maximum of 2 hours with approval. Which feature should they configure?

A. Conditional Access policies
B. Privileged Identity Management (PIM) role settings ✓
C. Administrative units with scoped roles

📊 What you'll cover

Implement and Manage User Identities 8 modules
Implement Authentication and Access Management 7 modules
Plan and Implement Workload Identities 6 modules
Plan and Automate Identity Governance (Free) 6 modules

What you'll learn

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Identity Management

Users, groups, hybrid identity, external collaboration — the foundation of every Entra deployment.

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Conditional Access

Build smart policies that protect resources based on user, device, location, and risk — the exam's heaviest topic.

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PIM & Governance

Privileged Identity Management, access reviews, and entitlement management — govern identity at enterprise scale.

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Global Secure Access

Replace legacy VPNs with Zero Trust network access — the newest Entra feature on the exam.

Full Curriculum

27 interactive modules across 4 exam domains

1

Implement and Manage User Identities

8 modules

Premium

Configure your Entra tenant, roles, administrative units. Manage users, groups, devices, and licenses. External identities, cross-tenant access, and hybrid identity with Connect Sync and Cloud Sync.

  1. 1Tenant Config & Branding
  2. 2Roles & Admin Units
  3. 3Users & Groups
  4. 4Devices & Licensing
  5. 5External Identities
  6. 6Cross-Tenant Access
  7. 7Hybrid Sync
  8. 8Hybrid Authentication
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Implement Authentication and Access Management

7 modules

Premium

Authentication methods from passwords to passkeys. MFA, SSPR, password protection. Conditional Access policies, ID Protection, and Global Secure Access.

  1. 1Authentication Methods
  2. 2Passwordless & WHfB
  3. 3MFA, SSPR & Passwords
  4. 4Conditional Access
  5. 5CA Advanced & Troubleshooting
  6. 6ID Protection
  7. 7Global Secure Access
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Plan and Implement Workload Identities

6 modules

Premium

Managed identities and service principals. Enterprise app integration with SSO and App Proxy. App registrations, consent, and Defender for Cloud Apps.

  1. 1Workload Identities
  2. 2Enterprise Apps & SSO
  3. 3Consent & Collections
  4. 4App Registrations
  5. 5Defender for Cloud Apps
  6. 6MDCA Policies & OAuth
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Plan and Automate Identity Governance

6 modules

Free

Entitlement management, access packages, and reviews. Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for roles and resources. Identity monitoring with logs, KQL, and Secure Score.

  1. 1Entitlement Management
  2. 2Access Requests & ToU
  3. 3Access Reviews
  4. 4PIM: Privileged Roles
  5. 5PIM: Azure & Groups
  6. 6Identity Monitoring
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Practice Exam Lab

200 original questions — two study modes

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Study Mode

Learn as you go

  • ✓ See explanation after each question
  • ✓ "Why wrong" for every option
  • ✓ Real-world context & exam tips
  • ✓ Microsoft Learn links
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Exam Mode

Simulate the real thing

  • ✓ 120 minutes timed session
  • ✓ Randomised question order
  • ✓ Score breakdown by domain
  • ✓ Pass/fail against 700 / 1000
1

Implement and Manage User Identities

50 questions · Exam weight: 20-25%

4 Free

15

Easy

22

Medium

13

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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Implement Authentication and Access Management

60 questions · Exam weight: 25-30%

4 Free

17

Easy

28

Medium

15

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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Plan and Implement Workload Identities

45 questions · Exam weight: 20-25%

4 Free

13

Easy

20

Medium

12

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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Plan and Automate Identity Governance

45 questions · Exam weight: 20-25%

12 Free

14

Easy

20

Medium

11

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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🎁 Free tier: 24 questions. No account needed.

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Practice Exam

$14

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 200 exam-style questions
  • ✓ Study mode + Exam mode
  • ✓ Detailed explanations

Study Guide

$19

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 27 interactive modules
  • ✓ Flashcards & ELI5
  • ✓ Progress tracking
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Complete Bundle

$29

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  • ✓ Everything in both
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🎁 Free tier: Domain 4 (Identity Governance — 6 modules including PIM) + 24 practice questions. No account needed.

About the SC-300 Exam

Exam code
SC-300
Duration
120 minutes
Passing score
700 / 1000
Question types
MCQ, multi-select, case studies
Cost
$165 USD

Exam Domains & Weights

D1: Implement and Manage User Identities (20-25%)
D2: Implement Authentication and Access Management (25-30%)
D3: Plan and Implement Workload Identities (20-25%)
D4: Plan and Automate Identity Governance (20-25%)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SC-300?
SC-300 is the Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate certification — an intermediate-level exam focused on managing identities with Microsoft Entra ID.
What's in the free tier?
Domain 4 (Identity Governance — 6 modules including PIM and access reviews) plus 24 practice questions. No account needed.
Do I need identity experience?
SC-300 is Associate-level. You should understand Active Directory basics, Azure fundamentals, and M365 services. This guide starts with analogies but assumes some IT background.
How is this different from Microsoft Learn?
Microsoft Learn is a reference. Guided is a study experience — flashcards, quizzes, ELI5 explanations, brand scenarios, and practice exams designed to help you pass.
Is this a one-time purchase?
Yes. Pay once, access forever. No subscription or recurring fees.
How does SC-300 relate to SC-900?
SC-900 is the fundamentals cert covering security, compliance, and identity basics. SC-300 goes deep on identity and access management — it's the specialist certification built on those foundations.

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