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Microsoft · SC-300
Prepare for SC-300: Implement identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID.
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The SC-300 exam validates your ability to design, implement, and manage identity and access solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. This associate-level certification targets identity administrators who configure authentication, authorization, conditional access, identity governance, and privileged access management. You'll prove you can secure identities across hybrid and multi-cloud environments while enabling seamless user experiences. As identity becomes the new security perimeter, certified professionals who implement zero-trust access controls are in high demand.
You're a fit for SC-300 if you:
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| Domain | Weight | What This Means |
|---|---|---|
| Implement identity management | 25–30% | Manage users, groups, dynamic memberships, external identities (B2B/B2C), and hybrid sync with Entra Connect |
| Implement authentication and access management | 25–30% | Configure MFA, passwordless, conditional access, and session management policies |
| Implement access management for applications | 15–20% | Set up SSO, app registrations, consent, and API permissions for enterprise applications |
| Plan and implement identity governance | 20–25% | Deploy access reviews, entitlement management, privileged identity management, and lifecycle workflows |
You're probably ready if you can:
You might need more prep if:
If this feels too advanced:
If you know the basics but want to build confidence:
The SC-300 exam typically consists of 40–60 questions. You are allotted 120 minutes for the exam itself, with a total seat time of 140 minutes to include the NDA and instructions. The format includes multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and "hot area" questions. You should also expect Case Studies, which require you to analyze a complex organizational structure and recommend an identity strategy that meets specific security and compliance requirements.
You must achieve a scaled score of 700 out of 1000 to pass. Points are awarded for partially correct answers in multi-part questions, and there is no penalty for guessing. To ensure you are performing at this level, ExamOS offers scenario-based practice quizzes that simulate the troubleshooting and configuration logic used by Microsoft to determine competency.
The exam curriculum was recently rebalanced to reflect the importance of automated governance and machine identities. The current weightings are:
Yes. Microsoft has integrated the Microsoft Learn "Open Book" feature into the SC-300. During the exam, a button allows you to open the official documentation in a split-view window. This is highly beneficial for verifying specific YAML syntax for custom roles or checking the precise licensing requirements for Entra ID features. However, note that the exam timer does not stop while you browse, so speed is essential.
Success in 2026 requires a "hands-on first" approach:
The registration fee is $165 USD in the United States. Pricing varies by region and local taxes. If you are an employee of a Microsoft partner, check your eligibility for the Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI), which often provides free vouchers. Students can also verify their status to receive a significant discount.
If you do not pass on your first attempt, you must wait 24 hours before rescheduling. If you are unsuccessful a second time (or more), a 14-day waiting period is mandatory between each subsequent try. You are limited to a maximum of five attempts within a 12-month period. Each attempt requires a full exam fee.
The Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate certification is valid for one year. To maintain your status, you must pass a free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn during the six-month window before your certification expires. If you miss the deadline, your certification will lapse, and you will be required to retake the full SC-300 exam.
There are no formal prerequisites, but Microsoft recommends at least one year of hands-on experience managing Microsoft Entra ID. The target audience includes IAM Engineers, Security Operations Analysts, and IT Admins responsible for implementing Zero Trust security. You should be familiar with how identity acts as the new "security perimeter" in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Once you have mastered identity, you have two primary paths for advancement: