OKTA SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
The Okta course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to manage and secure identities within an organization using the Okta Identity Cloud. It covers the core concepts of identity and access management, including user lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, and integration with applications and directories.
Participants learn how to configure and administer the Okta platform, set up single sign-on (SSO), implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), and enforce security policies to protect organizational resources. The course also explores directory integrations, automation of user provisioning and deprovisioning, and monitoring of user activity. By the end of the training, learners gain the skills needed to effectively manage Okta environments, streamline access management processes, and strengthen enterprise security.
WHAT YOU WOULD LEARN
- Introduce the Okta Certified Professional certification and provide insight into the exam, its key competencies, and strategies for succeeding.
- Manage single sign-on (SSO) federation
- Manage single directory integration
- Manage Okta user lifecycles
- Manage Okta security
- Manage Okta administration tasks and troubleshooting
- Perform Onboarding tasks
- Perform application setup
- Security enforcement
- Perform attribute mapping and offboarding
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
You should have an understanding of IT principles and functions.
CERTIFICATIONS
Okta offers certifications that validate skills in administering, implementing, and developing identity and access management solutions with Okta. Here’s a breakdown of the Okta certification paths:
- Administrator Path
- Okta Certified Professional
Entry-level certification validating knowledge of the Okta Identity Cloud, user lifecycle management, and basic security. - Okta Certified Administrator
Focuses on managing Okta services, directory integrations, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and policies.
- Consultant Path
- Okta Certified Consultant
Designed for those who deploy and configure Okta solutions, including SSO, MFA, Universal Directory, and integration with various applications.
- Developer Path
- Okta Certified Developer
Validates skills in building secure, identity-enabled applications using Okta APIs, SDKs, and OAuth/OIDC protocols.
- Architect Path
- Okta Certified Technical Architect
Highest-level Okta certification. Focuses on advanced design and deployment of complex identity solutions, federation, and security.
👉 Typically, professionals start with the Okta Certified Professional exam and then advance depending on their role (Admin, Consultant, Developer, or Architect)
COURSE SYLLABUS
Beginner to Advance Level
- Overview of Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- What is Okta and its role in IAM
- Okta platform architecture
- Okta products and service offerings (SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, API Access Management)
- Key terms: Directory, Users, Groups, Applications, Authentication
- Creating and configuring an Okta tenant (Org setup)
- Navigating the Okta Admin Console
- Managing admin roles and permissions
- Security best practices for Okta tenants
- User directories: Universal Directory
- Adding and managing users in Okta
- Importing users from Active Directory (AD) and LDAP
- Directory integration with HR systems (Workday, SuccessFactors, etc.)
- Attribute mapping and profile mastering
- Creating and managing groups
- Group rules and automation
- Password policies and authentication policies
- Sign-on policies and session management
- Introduction to SSO concepts (SAML, OIDC, WS-Fed)
- Configuring applications for SSO
- Okta Integration Network (OIN) overview
- Custom app integrations using SAML and OIDC
- Assigning apps to users and groups
- MFA concepts and factors supported by Okta (SMS, Email, Okta Verify, WebAuthn, YubiKey, etc.)
- Configuring MFA for the org and applications
- Adaptive MFA policies (contextual access management)
- Enrolling and managing MFA devices
- User provisioning and de-provisioning
- Just-in-Time (JIT) provisioning
- SCIM-based integrations
- Automated onboarding and offboarding workflows
- Access requests and approvals
- Identity security best practices
- Monitoring login activity and events
- ThreatInsight and risk-based authentication
- Reporting and auditing in Okta
- Compliance considerations (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, etc.)
- Introduction to Okta Workflows
- Creating automated workflows for user lifecycle
- Event hooks and inline hooks
- Integrating Okta with external systems via APIs
- Understanding API security concepts
- OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect in Okta
- Configuring API authorization servers
- Access tokens, refresh tokens, and scopes
- Securing APIs with Okta
- Using Okta System Log and reports
- Troubleshooting authentication and SSO issues
- Debugging application integrations (SAML/OIDC logs)
- Common admin troubleshooting scenarios
- Branding and customization of Okta login experience
- Self-service password reset and account unlock
- Delegated administration
- Adaptive policies with device context and network zones
- B2B and B2C use cases
- Configure Okta tenant from scratch
- Integrate Active Directory and set up JIT provisioning
- Configure MFA for different user groups
- Set up SSO with a cloud app (e.g., Salesforce, Office 365)
- Automate onboarding with Okta Workflows
- Create security and compliance reports
- Okta Certified Administrator exam overview
- Key topics and study resources
- Sample questions and practice tests
- Tips and strategies for passing the exam
COURSE BRIEF
- Course Title: Okta System Administrator
- Duration: 1 Month instructor-led Training
- Level: Beginner to Advance Level
- Format: Online Training with Series of Projects
- Regular Assignments & Case Studies
SCHEDULES
- Days: Monday – Friday
- Duration: 1hr Everyday
- Time: 9pm (CST)