Okta Certified Professional
Become an Okta Expert
Section titled “Become an Okta Expert”Okta Certifications validate your ability to implement, configure, and manage identity solutions on the world’s leading independent identity platform. As a neutral identity provider used by over 18,000 organizations, Okta expertise is highly portable—the skills transfer across industries and complement Microsoft, AWS, and Google environments.
Core Mission
Platform Expertise. Proving hands-on proficiency with Okta's workforce identity, customer identity (Auth0), and lifecycle management capabilities.
Like a Master Chef in a Specific Kitchen: You don't just know how to cook (IAM theory)—you know exactly where every tool is in the Okta kitchen, how the ovens work, and how to prepare a perfect meal (Secure Identity Deployment) using Okta's specific ingredients and equipment.
Multi-Cloud Identity / SSO Deployment / Workforce Identity / CIAM
Certification Tracks
Section titled “Certification Tracks”Okta offers multiple certification paths based on your role and expertise.
Available Certifications
Section titled “Available Certifications”| Certification | Target Role | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Okta Certified Administrator | IT Admins | Configuring and managing Okta tenants, SSO, MFA, lifecycle |
| Okta Certified Developer | Developers | Integrating Okta APIs, SDKs, custom applications |
| Okta Certified Consultant | Partners | Full implementation lifecycle, migrations, best practices |
| Auth0 Certified Developer | CIAM Devs | Customer identity, social login, custom Actions |
Exam Overview (Administrator)
Section titled “Exam Overview (Administrator)”| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Body | Okta |
| Exam Format | 60 questions, 90 minutes |
| Passing Score | 65% |
| Experience Required | 6+ months Okta administration |
| Cost | $200 USD |
| Renewal | 2 years (recertification exam) |
Exam Domains (Administrator)
Section titled “Exam Domains (Administrator)”| Domain | Weight | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| User Management | 20% | Directory integration, user provisioning, group rules |
| Application Integration | 25% | SAML/OIDC apps, SWA, provisioning |
| Authentication Policies | 25% | MFA factors, sign-on policies, passwordless |
| Lifecycle Management | 15% | Joiner/mover/leaver, deprovisioning, workflows |
| Security & Reporting | 15% | System log, ThreatInsight, security policies |
Study Resources
Section titled “Study Resources”Okta Training
Official courses, labs, and certification prep directly from Okta.
Okta Platform Guide
Our comprehensive overview of Okta's architecture and capabilities.
SAML Federation
Deep understanding of enterprise SSO protocols used in Okta integrations.
SCIM Provisioning
Automating user lifecycle with industry-standard provisioning.
Hands-On Practice
Section titled “Hands-On Practice”- Okta Developer Account: Free developer tenant with full feature access.
- Auth0 Developer Account: Free tier for customer identity practice.
- Okta Training Labs: Guided labs with pre-configured environments.
Career Impact
Section titled “Career Impact”- Neutrality: Okta skills complement any cloud environment (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Demand: Okta is the market leader in independent identity platforms.
- Consulting: Essential for implementation partners and SI firms.
- Salary: Okta-certified professionals report 20-30% salary premiums.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- Create a free Okta Developer Account.
- Enroll in Okta Training courses.
- Review our Certification Overview for career planning.