The Course, the Labs, the Career Roadmap.
8 chapters, 41 lessons, and 7 hands-on labs, plus a capstone, the Resume & Interview bonuses, and one included 45-minute 1:1 with Andrew. Everything, one price.
One-time payment, or 3 × $117
The lab is the difference.
Anyone can teach you IAM theory. This course puts you in a real environment to practice it, with personal coaching on top.
| Feature | Udemy | LinkedIn Learning | IAM Career Launchpad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video lessons | |||
| IAM-specific curriculum | — | — | |
| Your own real lab environment, for a full year | No | No | |
| JML, MFA & SSO labs | No | No | |
| Capstone project | No | No | |
| 45-min 1:1 coaching with Andrew (included) | No | No | |
| Money-back guarantee | — | — | 30 days |
IAM Career Launchpad pairs your own real lab with an included 45-minute 1:1 with a practitioner who has hired IAM professionals.
The full IAM curriculum, with real labs and personal guidance.
The complete curriculum, hands-on labs, and the career roadmap that gets you interview-ready.
JML in a Real Environment
Joiner, Mover, Leaver: configure real identity lifecycle workflows in OrangeHRM + Authentik. The hands-on experience that comes up in every IAM interview.
MFA + SSO Labs
Configure MFA in Authentik, set up SSO with WordPress. Two of the most asked-about skills in IAM interviews, built and working in your lab.
Access Control Models
RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, MAC, and DAC, the full set. How each works, when to apply it, and how to articulate the difference in an interview.
Compliance & NIST
NIST 800-63A, B, and C: how IAM maps to real compliance requirements. What auditors ask for and how to talk about it credibly.
Capstone Project
A final project that brings together everything you've built. Something concrete to reference, or show, in your next interview.
Included: 45-Min 1:1 with Andrew
Included in your enrollment: a 45-minute session booked after the capstone, where Andrew reviews what you built and tells you if it's interview-ready.
Your lab is a real environment, not a simulation
- What's in it
- Authentik (Identity Provider), OrangeHRM (HR system for JML workflows), WordPress (for SSO integration), and a JML dashboard.
- Setup
- Pre-built and running. It's your own environment.
- How long
- Yours for 12 months from purchase, then it's retired.
- After the year
- You keep lifetime access to every lesson, the capstone, and both bonuses. The lab was the sandbox. What you built and documented in it is yours.
Lab exercises
- Lab 0: Accessing Your IAM Lab Environment (setup guide)
- Lab 1: JML with OrangeHRM + Authentik
- Lab 2: Setting up MFA in Authentik
- Lab 3: Setting up SSO with Authentik + WordPress
- Lab A: Groups and RBAC
- Lab B: Access Review and Audit
- Lab C: Onboarding an Application with OIDC (Grafana)
- Lab D: Identity Service Desk Operations
Andrew Chanthaphone
14+ Years in IAM
I’m an IAM practitioner who has spent 14+ years architecting and deploying identity solutions across federal and enterprise environments. I’ve been on both sides of the hiring table. I know exactly what gaps keep talented people from getting hired, and I built these courses to close them.
- Identiverse Speaker
- LinkedIn Learning Creator
- Identity at the Center Podcast
8 chapters. 41 lessons. 7 real labs.
01Welcome and Getting Started3 lessons
- Welcome!
- Welcome and Getting Started Free preview
- How to Access Your Lab
02Identity Basics & User Lifecycle Management10 lessons
- Introduction to Module 1
- CIA Triad
- AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting)
- Overview: User Lifecycle Management
- Joiner Process
- Mover Process
- Leaver Process
- Consultant Corner: User Lifecycle Management
- Joiner/Mover/Leaver in Action
- Lab 1: JML with OrangeHRM + Authentik Lab
03Authentication and MFA5 lessons
- Introduction to Module 2
- What is Authentication
- Authentication: Deeper Dive
- Authentik: MFA in Action
- Lab 2: Setting up MFA in Authentik Lab
04Access Control Models6 lessons
- Introduction to Module 3
- Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC) Free preview
- Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC)
- Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
- Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
05Federation and Single Sign-On7 lessons
- Introduction to Module 4 Free preview
- What is Federation
- What is SSO
- SCIM: Cross-domain Identity Management
- Federation and SSO: Whiteboarding Session
- Authentik: SSO in Action
- Lab 3: Setting up SSO with Authentik + WordPress Lab
06IAM + Compliance (NIST 800-63)7 lessons
- Introduction to Module 5 Free preview
- How does Compliance and IAM Work Together?
- Intro to NIST 800-63
- NIST 800-63A: Identity Proofing
- NIST 800-63B: Authentication Assurance
- NIST 800-63C: Federation and Assertions
- How NIST 800-63 is Used in the Workforce
07Capstone Project1 lesson
- Capstone Project Project
08Wrap Up2 lessons
- Congratulations
- IAM Career Launchpad: Course Survey
LabsExtra Labs4 labs
- Lab A: Groups and RBAC Lab
- Lab B: Access Review and Audit Lab
- Lab C: Onboarding an Application with OIDC (Grafana) Lab
- Lab D: Identity Service Desk Operations Lab
BonusBonuses2 bonuses
- The IAM Resume and LinkedIn Kit
- The IAM Interview Question Bank
What students say about learning with Andrew.
From the IAM Career Launchpad course and 1:1 coaching.
“Spent the weekend going through Andrew's IAM Career Launchpad and I am glad I did. The course took a deep dive into key IAM components.”
“The clear explanation of how NIST guidelines shape identity validation connected a lot of dots for me. The hands-on labs make the learning even more valuable.”
“Knowing which acronym to use in a specific environment and the why behind it is most important. Andrew's course delivers exactly that kind of practical clarity — not just theory.”
The complete package, at every level.
The complete course, with real labs and a proven career roadmap.
IAM Essentials
Foundations, free. The starting point.
- 7 chapters · 36 lessons
- Bonus: 9-step career roadmap
IAM Career Launchpad
The complete course, with real labs and a proven career roadmap.
- 8 chapters · 41 lessons
- Your own real lab for a full year · 7 lab exercises
- One 45-min 1:1 with Andrew
- Resume & LinkedIn Kit + Interview Question Bank
- Proven IAM career roadmap
- 30-day money-back guarantee
30-day money-back guarantee
If the course doesn't deliver what's promised, email Andrew directly within 30 days and you'll get a full refund, provided you haven't booked your 1:1 session. Downloaded bonus materials are non-refundable.
Questions people ask before enrolling.
What's the included 1:1 session?
It's a 45-minute 1:1 with Andrew, included in your enrollment at no extra cost. You book it after the capstone, so you have something concrete to walk through. Andrew reviews what you built and tells you whether it's interview-ready, then maps out what to focus on before you apply.
What happened to Pro and Premium?
They merged into one course: IAM Career Launchpad, same curriculum and labs, one price. And every enrollment now includes one 45-minute 1:1 with Andrew.
What's in the lab environment?
Authentik (Identity Provider), OrangeHRM (HR system for JML workflows), WordPress (for SSO integration), and a JML dashboard. Pre-built and running. It's your own environment, yours for a full year from purchase. Real environment, not a simulation.
What happens to the lab after the year?
Your lab is yours for 12 months from purchase, then it's retired. You keep lifetime access to every lesson, the capstone, and both bonuses. The lab was the sandbox. What you built and documented in it is yours.
What's the refund policy?
30-day money-back guarantee. If the course doesn't deliver what's promised, email Andrew directly within 30 days and you'll get a full refund, provided you haven't booked your 1:1 session. Downloaded bonus materials are non-refundable.