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Microsoft · Cybersecurity · Associate

Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator exam guide

Exam SC-300

SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator validates designing, implementing and operating identity solutions with Microsoft Entra: users, authentication, Conditional Access, workload identities and identity governance. Identity is the primary security perimeter, making this a high-demand Microsoft associate certification.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit100 minutes
Passing score700 (1-1000 scale)
Exam fee$165 USD
Valid for1 years
DeliveryPearson VUE test center or online proctored

Format: Multiple choice, drag-and-drop, hot area, build list and case studies; may include labs (120 minutes if labs are included). Fee note: US price; varies by country. Student and Microsoft Learn challenge discounts sometimes available.

Who it's for

Identity administrators, Microsoft 365 and Azure admins who own Entra ID, SSO and access governance.

What the exam covers

Implement and manage user identities (20-25%)—
Implement authentication and access management (25-30%)—
Plan and implement workload identities (20-25%)—
Plan and automate identity governance (20-25%)—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: Hands-on Microsoft Entra administration including hybrid identity, Conditional Access and app integration.

Keeping it active

Role-based certifications are valid 1 year. Renew free by passing an unproctored online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn in the 180 days before expiry; no fee and no retest required.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Managing users, groups, external identities and hybrid sync
  • Configuring MFA, passwordless and authentication methods
  • Designing Conditional Access policies
  • App registrations, enterprise apps, managed identities and workload identities
  • Entitlement management, access reviews and lifecycle workflows
  • Privileged Identity Management

Job roles

Identity and Access AdministratorIAM EngineerEntra ID AdministratorMicrosoft 365 AdministratorSecurity Engineer (Identity)

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Read the SC-300 study guide; activate an Entra ID P2 trial tenant
  2. Week 2: User identities and hybrid sync - Cloud Sync vs Connect, external collaboration, B2B
  3. Week 3: Authentication and access (largest domain) - MFA, passwordless, Conditional Access design, ID Protection
  4. Week 4: Workload identities - app registrations, consent, managed identities, workload ID federation
  5. Week 5: Governance - entitlement management, access reviews, PIM, lifecycle workflows; practice assessment

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Conditional Access is everywhere - know assignments, conditions, grant vs session controls and report-only mode
  • Know license requirements (Entra ID P1 vs P2 vs Governance) for each feature
  • Workload identities are a full domain - practice admin consent and app permissions
  • Updated October 2026 - align with the latest skills list

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Frequently asked questions

How much is SC-300?

$165 USD in the United States.

Is SC-300 worth it?

Yes for IAM and Microsoft 365 roles; identity skills are consistently in demand.

Does SC-300 count toward Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert?

Yes, Identity and Access Administrator Associate is one of the accepted prerequisites alongside MS-102.

How hard is SC-300?

Moderate; hands-on Conditional Access and governance practice is essential.

Does SC-300 lead to SC-100?

Yes, it is one of three accepted prerequisites for Cybersecurity Architect Expert.

Official page: learn.microsoft.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.