START A CAREER INIAM

High demand.
Great salaries.
A secure future.

Identity and Access Management powers security, people and progress in every industry. Learn it step by step, from complete beginner to IAM Architect. No coding required.

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From the team behind SkillsBuild Security on YouTube · 125K+ subscribers

Learn the platforms employers use Microsoft Entra ID Okta SailPoint Saviynt CyberArk
The IAM Career Roadmap

Six stages. One clear path to IAM Architect.

You don't need to learn everything at once. Follow the roadmap one stage at a time, with videos, hands-on labs and career prep for each step.

1IAM Beginner

Understand how identity works: users, groups, MFA, JML

2IAM Analyst

Access requests, reviews and real troubleshooting

3IAM Specialist

Go deep: Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, Saviynt or CyberArk

4IAM Engineer

SAML, OAuth, SCIM, app onboarding, automation

5Senior Engineer

Enterprise-scale identity, governance and resilience

6Architect / Leader

Strategy, architecture and long-term transformation

Explore all 34 videos on the roadmap →
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The IAM Career Roadmap 2026–2027

The full roadmap in under 30 minutes: what IAM is, why it matters, the career stages, salaries and how to get started.

What IAM is, in plain English
The six career stages, Beginner to Architect
How labs and projects solve the experience problem
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The SkillsBuild Security IAM Membership

Everything you need to get hired in IAM.

Video lessons for every stage

Clear, practical videos that follow the roadmap step by step.

Hands-on labs

Build real scenarios in Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, Saviynt and CyberArk.

Career preparation

CVs, job applications and interview prep by role and platform.

Private community

Ask questions, share progress and get help on Discord.

Live sessions

Join live sessions to work through topics together and get your questions answered.

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IAM Membership

$97USD / month
  • Full roadmap, Beginner to Architect
  • New videos released every month
  • Labs, projects and interview prep
  • Live sessions
  • Members-only Discord community
  • Cancel anytime
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. IAM is about understanding identity, access and security processes. You can start without any coding background.

I've never worked in IT. Can I still start?

Yes. Stage 1 starts from the fundamentals, whether you're new to technology, in IT support or changing careers.

Which platforms will I learn?

Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, Saviynt and CyberArk, plus the protocols behind them like SAML, OAuth and SCIM.

How is the membership different from YouTube?

A structured path, hands-on labs, live sessions, career prep and a community, instead of disconnected videos.

How much is the membership, and can I cancel?

The IAM Membership is $97 USD per month. There is no long-term contract and you can cancel anytime.

Where should I start if I already work in IT or IAM?

Use the IAM Career Roadmap to find your level. If you already handle access requests or IAM tickets, you can move quickly through Stage 1 and focus on the stage that matches your next role.

About us

Practical IAM training, built for careers.

SkillsBuild Security helps people start and grow careers in Identity and Access Management. Our YouTube channel has helped more than 125,000 subscribers understand IAM, and the IAM Membership turns that into a clear, step-by-step path with videos, hands-on labs, live sessions and career preparation.

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Questions about IAM or the membership?

Reach us on YouTube, where we post new IAM videos and answer questions in the comments.

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