Okta Essentials Course Overview

To ensure the best possible learning experience and outcomes from the Okta Essentials course, participants are encouraged to possess the following prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and models.
• Familiarity with core IT principles, including networking, software applications, and security.
• Knowledge of identity management fundamentals and the importance of access control.
• Experience with or exposure to administrative tasks in IT systems, although no advanced expertise is required.
• Willingness to engage with technical topics and a desire to learn about identity and access management solutions.
• Comfort with using web-based applications and services, as the course involves hands-on activities within the Okta platform.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundation upon which the course will build. They are not intended to discourage interested learners but to ensure that participants can fully engage with the course material and apply the concepts effectively.

Target Audience for Okta Essentials

The Okta Essentials course by Koenig Solutions equips professionals with the skills to manage identity and access using Okta.

• IT Security Professionals
• System Administrators
• Network Administrators
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialists
• Cloud Solutions Architects
• IT Support Staff
• DevOps Engineers
• Application Developers
• IT Managers who oversee IT security or identity management
• HR Professionals involved in onboarding and managing employee access
• Compliance Officers looking to understand identity management for auditing purposes
• Technical Consultants specializing in cloud services
• Project Managers overseeing IT projects involving secure access and identity management

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Okta Essentials?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered

The Okta Essentials course is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of Okta's identity management services, focusing on deployment, security, and integration with cloud-based applications.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Gain a foundational understanding of cloud computing and the role of identity management in modern IT infrastructure.
• Learn what Okta is and how it solves business challenges related to identity and access management.
• Set up an Okta organization and understand the admin panel for effective identity management.
• Manage users and groups within Okta, customize notifications, and use the Okta browser plugin.
• Implement Okta security settings, create custom access policies, and understand Okta’s security architecture.
• Work with Okta’s Universal Directory, manage different user profiles, and perform data mapping.
• Deploy Okta with Active Directory/LDAP and configure password synchronization.
• Understand user lifecycle procedures, and deploy Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) strategies.
• Learn about mobile deployment, cloud app integration, and building custom user schema within Okta.
• Develop skills for managing Okta migrations, change management, and utilizing Okta APIs for custom integrations.