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8Chapters
41Lessons
4Real Labs
1:1Coaching
What You'll Learn

The full IAM curriculum — with real labs and personal guidance.

Premium gives you everything in Pro, plus the support to apply it to your specific situation.

JML in a Real Environment

Joiner, Mover, Leaver — configure real identity lifecycle workflows in OrangeHRM + Authentik. The hands-on experience that comes up in every IAM interview.

MFA + SSO Labs

Configure MFA in Authentik, set up SSO with WordPress. Two of the most asked-about skills in IAM interviews — built and working in your lab.

Access Control Models

RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, MAC, and DAC — the full set. How each works, when to apply it, and how to articulate the difference in an interview.

Compliance & NIST

NIST 800-63A, B, and C — how IAM maps to real compliance requirements. What auditors ask for and how to talk about it credibly.

Capstone Project

A final project that brings together everything you've built. Something concrete to reference — or show — in your next interview.

1:1 with Andrew

60 minutes with someone who has hired IAM professionals and knows exactly what's missing from most candidates' applications. This is the upgrade.

Why This Course

The lab is the difference.

Anyone can teach you IAM theory. Only this course puts you in a real environment to practice it — with personal coaching on top.

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Video lessons
IAM-specific curriculum
Real 30-day lab environment
JML, MFA & SSO labs
Capstone project
60-min 1:1 coaching with Andrew
Resume or LinkedIn review
Money-back guarantee✓ 30 days

Premium is the only tier that pairs the real lab with direct, personalized guidance from a practitioner who has hired IAM professionals.

Course Curriculum

8 chapters. 41 lessons. 4 real labs.

01Welcome and Getting Started
3 lessons
Welcome!
Welcome and Getting StartedFree Preview
How to Access Your Lab
02Identity Basics & User Lifecycle Management
10 lessons
Introduction to Module 1
CIA Triad
AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting)
Overview: User Lifecycle Management
Joiner Process
Mover Process
Leaver Process
Consultant Corner: User Lifecycle Management
Joiner/Mover/Leaver in Action
Lab 1 — JML with OrangeHRM + AuthentikLab
03Authentication and MFA
5 lessons
Introduction to Module 2
What is Authentication
Authentication — Deeper Dive
Authentik — MFA in Action
Lab 2 — Setting up MFA in AuthentikLab
04Access Control Models
6 lessons
Introduction to Module 3
Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC)Free Preview
Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC)
Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
05Federation and Single Sign-On
7 lessons
Introduction to Module 4Free Preview
What is Federation
What is SSO
SCIM — Cross-domain Identity Management
Federation and SSO — Whiteboarding Session
Authentik — SSO in Action
Lab 4 — Setting up SSO with Authentik + WordPressLab
06IAM + Compliance (NIST 800-63)
7 lessons
Introduction to Module 5Free Preview
How does Compliance and IAM Work Together?
Intro to NIST 800-63
NIST 800-63A — Identity Proofing
NIST 800-63B — Authentication Assurance
NIST 800-63C — Federation and Assertions
How NIST 800-63 is Used in the Workforce
07Capstone Project
1 lesson
Capstone ProjectProject
08Wrap Up
2 lessons
Congratulations
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Pricing

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Foundations + 14-day intro lab. The starting point.
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FAQ

Questions people ask before enrolling.

What's included in the 1:1 coaching session?
60 minutes with Andrew — a skills and background assessment, honest gap analysis based on your goals, and a clear plan for what to focus on before applying. You can use it at any point during your studies — most people schedule it after completing the labs so they have something concrete to discuss.
Resume review or LinkedIn — which should I choose?
If you're actively applying, the resume review usually has more immediate impact. If you're in research mode or want to attract inbound recruiter attention, LinkedIn is often the better pick. You can discuss which to prioritize in your 1:1 session too — Andrew will give you an honest opinion based on where you are.
How is Premium different from Pro?
Same curriculum and lab environment. The difference is the 60-minute 1:1 coaching session with Andrew and the resume or LinkedIn review. Premium is for people who want personalized feedback on their specific situation — not just the course content.
What's in the lab environment?
Authentik (Identity Provider), OrangeHRM (HR system for JML workflows), WordPress (for SSO integration), and a JML dashboard. Pre-built and running — your 30-day clock starts when you first activate it. Real environment, not a simulation.
What's the refund policy?
30-day money-back guarantee. If the course doesn't deliver what's promised, email Andrew directly and you'll get a full refund.
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Andrew Chanthaphone
23 Years in IAM

I'm an IAM practitioner who has spent 23 years architecting and deploying identity solutions across federal and enterprise environments. I've been on both sides of the hiring table. I know exactly what gaps keep talented people from getting hired — and I built these courses to close them. Premium is the version where I can work with you directly.

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