Okta Fundamentals With Okta Identity Engine

Learn Okta through 7+ hrs of lecture and hands-on exercises with the new Okta Identity Engine

What you'll learn
You will master the fundamentals of setting up and navigating the Okta platform through an introduction hands-on lab exercises.
Configure and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) for Salesforce application.
Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Network and Password policies.
Monitor and troubleshoot Okta SAML configurations though SAML tracer.
Effectively manage user lifecycles, including provisioning and deprovisioning through Salesforce integration.
Understand Okta Identity Engine capabilities: Global session and Application policy, profile enrollment, flexible account recovery, and email magic link
You will learn the basics of Okta REST API using Postman Okta collection
Learn the basics of OAuth and OIDC and the different flows through hands-on lab exercises.
Learn how to integrate on-prem Active Directory with Okta

Requirements
No prior Okta experience needed
Okta Developer Account/s (free signup)
An on-prem Active Directory configured on a Virtual Machine ( needed for one of the hands-on section)

Description
Hi, I'm Bryan. Welcome to "Okta Fundamentals with Okta Identity Engine". I'm thrilled to be your instructor on this exciting journey into the world of Okta.With close to two decades of experience in the IT industry and four Okta certifications (Okta Certified Professional, Okta Certified Administrator, Okta Certified Consultant and Okta Certified Developer) under my belt, I've had the privilege of working with Okta's cutting-edge identity and access management solutions from both technical and training perspectives. As a former Okta Support Engineer and technical trainer, I've helped solved many customer problems and have seen firsthand how Okta empowers organizations to enhance security, streamline user access, and enable seamless collaboration.Who Is This Course For?Are you a professional looking to become an Okta administrator? Perhaps you're someone eager to dive into the world of identity and access management, with a particular interest in the new Okta Identity Engine. No matter your background, if you have an interest in Okta and want to harness the full potential of the Okta Identity Engine, this course is designed with you in mind. Whether you're an IT pro seeking to expand your skill set or a newcomer to the field, you'll find valuable insights and hands-on expertise here.What Will You Learn?In this course, we'll cover everything you need to know to become a proficient Okta administrator, with a strong emphasis on leveraging the Okta Identity Engine. We'll cover advanced topics like single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), Life Cycle Management (LCM), Okta REST API, OAuth & OIDC and the Okta Identity Engine's capabilities such as Global and Application level policies, Email Magic link, Profile enrollment and much more. I'll walk you through step-step lab exercises that you can follow along with lab guides for each section. This is meant for you to gain practical experience through the hands-on exercises.Expected Learning Outcomes:Upon completing this course, System Administrators and those responsible for configuring, integrating, and managing Okta are expected to:Gain an understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts and Okta's role in IAMLearn how to create users, groups, group rules, assigning users to groups and much moreCreate different SWA applicationsConfigure salesforce application with SAMLTroubleshoot SAML configuration issues with Salesforce and SAML tracerUnderstand Single Sign-On with Inbound SAMLSet up LifeCycle Management (LCM) through Salesforce provisioning and deprovisioning featuresUnderstand the basics of Okta REST APIUnderstand OAuth & OIDC concepts and apply them in the different OAuth flows using Okta OIDC appSign up today, and look forward to:Hands-on lab exercises Video LecturesKnowledge Check (Quizzes)I would love to solve problems, specifically related to our course. I'll be more than happy to help assist with any issues you may run into as you go along with the exercises. So what are you waiting for? Click Enroll Now button and join me in this learning journey. Can't wait to see you in the course.