Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator

The SC-300 certification validates skills in designing, implementing, and operating an organization's identity and access management using Microsoft Entra. It covers implementing identities in Microsoft Entra ID, authentication and access management, Conditional Access policies, identity governance, application access management, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for securing access to resources.

This certification is designed for identity and access administrators who manage user identities, authentication, authorization, and identity governance in Microsoft Entra. Candidates should have experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, multi-factor authentication, identity protection, and integrating SaaS applications with single sign-on.

The exam consists of 40–60 questions to be completed in approximately 100 minutes (120 minutes if labs are included). Question types include multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, hot area, and case study formats. Questions are scenario-based, presenting identity and access challenges that require configuring Conditional Access policies, PIM, and identity governance. Expect detailed questions about authentication methods and external identity management.

This exam goes deep into Microsoft Entra ID configuration. Candidates with general Azure administration experience who lack specific identity management and Conditional Access policy configuration skills often find it challenging.

Delivered via Pearson VUE online or at testing centers. Available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, and more. The certification is valid for 1 year with a free renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn.