Microsoft SC-300 Certification

Master Microsoft’s Identity Platform

The SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator certification validates your ability to design, implement, and manage identity and access solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). In organizations where Microsoft 365 and Azure dominate the technology stack, the SC-300 establishes you as the go-to expert for all things identity.

SC-300

Microsoft Azure

Core Mission

Platform Mastery. Demonstrating expert-level skills in implementing and managing Microsoft Entra ID for workforce identity, B2B collaboration, and application integration.

Like a Licensed Electrician for a Specific Building Code: Just as an electrician licensed in the local code can wire any building in that jurisdiction, the SC-300 certifies you to "wire" the identity infrastructure for any Microsoft-based enterprise—connecting users, applications, and security policies across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Microsoft 365 / Azure Cloud / Conditional Access / Hybrid Identity

Exam Overview

Attribute	Details
Issuing Body	Microsoft
Exam Format	40-60 questions, 100 minutes
Passing Score	700/1000
Experience Required	1-2 years with Azure/Entra ID
Cost	$165 USD
Renewal	Annual (Free renewal assessment)

Exam Domains

The SC-300 measures competency across four functional areas of Microsoft identity.

Domain Breakdown

Domain	Weight	Key Topics
Implement Identities	25-30%	User/group management, hybrid identity, password management
Implement Authentication	25-30%	MFA, passwordless, Conditional Access, identity protection
Implement Access Management	10-15%	App registrations, enterprise apps, consent frameworks
Plan Identity Governance	25-30%	Entitlement management, access reviews, PIM, lifecycle workflows

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Study Resources

Official Microsoft Learn Path

Free, comprehensive training modules directly from Microsoft.

Entra ID Platform Guide

Our deep-dive into Microsoft's identity platform architecture.

Conditional Access Mastery

Strategic guide to policy design and Zero Trust implementation.

Access Reviews Pattern

Implementing governance and compliance certification in Entra ID.

Hands-On Labs

The SC-300 requires practical experience. Use these resources to build real skills:

• Microsoft Learn Sandbox: Free, temporary Azure environments for lab exercises.
• Azure Free Account: 12 months of free services plus $200 credit.
• M365 Developer Program: Free Microsoft 365 E5 tenant for testing.

Career Impact

• Demand: Microsoft identity skills are among the most requested in enterprise IT.
• Salary: Average 25-35% salary premium for Entra ID specialists.
• Pathway: SC-300 is a stepping stone to SC-100 (Security Architect) and AZ-500 (Security Engineer).

Next Steps

• Register for the exam at Microsoft Learn Credentials.
• Complete the official SC-300 learning path.
• Explore our Certification Overview for your complete career roadmap.