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Identity and Access Management (IAM)

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Identity and Access Management (IAM) is an intermediate-level online course from Coursera in Management. It is structured in 2 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 5h 10m. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 35 ratings on Coursera.

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★★★★★4.7(35 reviews) English

Course highlights

Provider	Coursera
Duration	5h 10m
Level	Intermediate
Mode	Self-paced
Language	English
Certificate	Yes — shareable certificate
Rating	4.7★ (35 reviews)
Price	Check price

What you’ll learn

Manage authentication, authorization, and accounting processes within IAM systems to ensure secure access.

Utilize protocols like OAuth, SAML, and RADIUS to enhance authentication security and prevent breaches.

Perform identity lifecycle management tasks, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews, to maintain secure identities.

Apply Federated Identity Management (FIM) to enable secure cross-domain access for users and systems.

Level and time commitment

Coursera lists this course at Intermediate level.

It assumes you already have the basics of the subject and want to go deeper, rather than starting from zero.

What the provider says you need first:

Designed for IT pros, security managers, and admins seeking CISSP or enhancing IAM expertise. Basic security and networking knowledge required.

Time commitment: 5h 10m.

It is self-paced, so that figure is the material, not a fixed schedule.

Skills you’ll gain

User ProvisioningAuthenticationsRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)Identity and Access ManagementSecurity ControlsComputer SecurityCryptographic ProtocolsSingle Sign-On (SSO)User AccountsAuthorization (Computing)OAuthEnterprise Security

What this course covers

2 modules

The 2-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 5h 10m.

Module 1 · Access Control and Identity Lifecycle Management

Module 2 · Advanced Access Control Models and Authentication Protocols

What learners rate it

4.7

★★★★★

35 ratings

Rated 4.7/5 by 35 learners on Coursera (checked 7 Nov 2026).

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How this page is put together

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Common questions

How much does Identity and Access Management (IAM) cost?

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Does Identity and Access Management (IAM) come with a certificate?

Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.

How long does Identity and Access Management (IAM) take?

Coursera lists it at 5h 10m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.

Is Identity and Access Management (IAM) suitable for beginners?

Coursera lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.

What does Identity and Access Management (IAM) cover?

It is organised into 2 modules, starting with Access Control and Identity Lifecycle Management and going on to Advanced Access Control Models and Authentication Protocols. The full outline is on this page.