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Stop Watching IAM. Start Doing It.

Four real labs. Three actual apps. Thirty days to break things, fix them, and build the hands-on experience interviewers ask about.

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Includes a 30-min 1:1 session with Andrew
8Chapters
41Lessons
4Real Labs
30Day Lab

Your own lab environment — running for 30 days

Pre-built with real apps, real identity scenarios, and real integrations. Not a sandbox. Not a demo. You configure, break, and rebuild it yourself.

Authentik OrangeHRM WordPress JML Dashboard
What You'll Learn

Theory you can explain. Labs you can demo.

Every module builds toward something you can show — not just describe.

JML in a Real Environment

Joiner, Mover, Leaver — the core of every IAM program. You run the actual lifecycle workflows in OrangeHRM + Authentik, not a walkthrough video.

MFA Configuration

Set up multi-factor authentication in Authentik from scratch. Configure policies, test flows, and understand exactly what you've built — and why it matters.

SSO with Real Apps

Configure Single Sign-On between Authentik and WordPress. SAML in a live environment — not a slide deck. The kind of thing you'll actually do in an IAM role.

Access Control Models

RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, MAC, and DAC — the full set. Not just definitions but when each applies, how they're implemented, and how to talk about them in interviews.

Compliance & NIST

How IAM maps to NIST 800-63 in practice. What auditors look for, why it matters, and how to talk about it credibly in your first IAM role.

Capstone Project

Put it all together in a final project that integrates everything you've built. Walk out with something real to reference — or show — in your next interview.

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.

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Video lessons
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Real 30-day lab environment
JML workflows in live apps
SSO lab with real integration
Capstone project
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The lab isn't a bonus feature — it's the whole point. It's what gives you something real to say when an interviewer asks what you've done.

Course Curriculum

8 chapters. 41 lessons. 4 real labs.

Every module ends with something you've actually built — not just watched.

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

Pick your level of commitment.

Pro is the sweet spot. Premium adds personal coaching if you want someone in your corner.

IAM Essentials
$129
The foundation — if you're just starting out and want to build your base before the lab work.
  • 7 chapters · 36 lessons
  • 14-day lab access
IAM Career Launchpad Premium
$449
Everything in Pro — plus a 60-min 1:1 coaching session and a resume or LinkedIn review.
  • Everything in Pro
  • 60-min 1:1 coaching session with Andrew
  • Resume OR LinkedIn review
FAQ

Questions people ask before enrolling.

What's actually in the lab environment?
Your lab comes pre-built with Authentik (an open-source Identity Provider), OrangeHRM (an HR system for JML workflows), WordPress (for SSO integration), and a JML dashboard to run identity lifecycle scenarios. It's a real environment — not a simulation — and it runs for 30 days from when you first activate it.
Do I need prior experience to take this course?
No prior IAM experience needed. The course builds from fundamentals. If you've worked in IT support or a help desk role you'll feel comfortable right away. If you're coming from a different field entirely, the curriculum is sequenced to build your foundation before the hands-on work begins.
How is Pro different from Essentials?
Essentials covers IAM fundamentals with 14 days of intro lab access. Pro adds 4 real hands-on lab exercises (JML, MFA, SSO, Capstone), 30 days of lab access, and the full IAM career roadmap. If you're serious about getting hired, Pro is the right tier — Essentials is best for people who want to explore before committing.
What's the payment plan?
You can pay $249 upfront or split it into 3 monthly payments of $83. Full course and lab access begins immediately either way. The payment plan is processed through Thinkific at checkout.
What's the refund policy?
30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If you go through the course and feel it wasn't worth it, 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 what interviewers ask for and what makes candidates stand out. This course is built around what actually gets you hired, not what's easiest to teach.

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