Building blocks of success: Why foundational training comes first
In the world of SaaS and cybersecurity, acquiring new skills isn’t a one-and-done activity; it’s a journey that builds upon solid foundations. At SailPoint, we recognize that effective learning paths are essential for empowering users to succeed, especially as they advance into more complex roles.
That’s why we’ve designed two distinct technical role-based learning paths: Identity Security Administrator as the foundational step, and the Identity Security Engineer as the next level of mastery. Understanding why these separate paths are interconnected helps maximize your growth and ensure long-term success.
Administrator path is the foundation for growth
The Administrator path is the cornerstone of your learning journey. It provides essential knowledge about the core functions of our platform, focusing on managing, configuring, and maintaining identity security. Think of it as your personal blueprint, covering the fundamentals needed to operate confidently and efficiently within SailPoint technology.
By mastering these basics first, you’ll develop a clear understanding of our system’s architecture, capabilities, and best practices; ensuring you have the proper foundation when it comes time to handle more complex tasks, troubleshoot issues, and optimize the platform.
Getting started with the Administrator path
Your learning journey may stop at the admin level—and that’s perfectly okay! The Identity Security Administrator learning path includes a little over 30 hours of training, providing you the necessary skills to support daily operations, troubleshoot common issues, and ensure system stability. For many professionals, this is a valuable, sufficient skill set for supporting ongoing business needs.
Stay ahead with recent updates to the Administrator path
As Identity Security Cloud continues to evolve with new features and capabilities, we're committed to expanding our training offerings to keep you current and ahead of the curve. Coming soon, we will offer a role-based certification to establish mastery of this learning path.
Here’s what recently changed in the Identity Security Administrator path:
- Added – Leverage Identity Security Data
- Added – Identity Security Professional Credential (removed from Identity Security Engineer path)
- Coming Soon – Identity Security Administrator Certification (early 2026)
- Removed – Discover Identity Security Cloud (you can find this course within the Identity Security Leader path)
Ready to start your journey? Begin with the Administrator path to lay your foundation and then take the leap into the Engineer path when you’re ready to explore the depths of platform expertise.
