Microsoft · Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator

Exam SC-300

SC-300 is the single exam behind Microsoft's Identity and Access Administrator Associate certification — the credential that proves you can run identity, authentication, and access governance with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). It is a scenario-heavy, case-study exam where one wrong Conditional Access or governance decision can sink a whole question, and a passing score is often the gate to an Entra administrator role, a security clearance, or a project milestone with a hard deadline. This page breaks down exactly what SC-300 tests, how it's delivered, and how to get it done right the first time.

100 Minutes
~40–60 Questions
Pass at 700/1000
Center or Online

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Exam Spec Sheet

Provider Microsoft
Certification Identity & Access Admin (Associate)
Format ~40–60 items · 4 domains · case studies
Duration 100 minutes
Passing score 700 of 1000
Fee $165 USD (varies by region)
Delivery Pearson VUE · center or OnVUE online
Validity 12 months (free online renewal)
Languages English + 9 more
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EXAM FORMAT

How SC-300 is built — at a glance

4

Skills domains

User identities, authentication & access, workload identities, and identity governance — every question maps to one of these four Microsoft Entra areas.

700

Scaled pass mark

Microsoft scores 100–1000 and 700 passes. It is scaled, not a flat percentage, so the number of items you must get right shifts slightly with form difficulty.

1+

Case studies

Expect at least one case study — a single Entra scenario with several linked questions on roles, Conditional Access, and governance that you cannot revisit once you leave it.

Timing & question types

You get about 100 minutes for roughly 40–60 items. Formats include single-answer multiple choice, multiple response, drag-and-drop sequencing, build-list, hot-area, and case studies. Case-study sections are walled off — once you submit and move past one, you can't return to its questions.

Scoring & result

There's no negative marking, so answer every item. Your scaled score and a section-by-section bar chart appear on screen the moment you finish. Clear 700 and you immediately hold the Identity and Access Administrator Associate certification; the badge lands in your Microsoft Learn profile shortly after.

WHAT'S TESTED

Four Microsoft Entra domains — bars show each domain's official weight on the exam

1

Implement & manage user identities

20–25%

Configure the Entra tenant, built-in and custom roles, administrative units, users and groups, licensing, external and guest collaboration, cross-tenant access, and hybrid identity with Entra Connect Sync, Cloud Sync, PHS, and pass-through authentication.

2

Authentication & access management

25–30%

The heaviest domain: MFA, passwordless and passkeys (FIDO2), SSPR, Windows Hello, Conditional Access policies and controls, continuous access evaluation, Entra ID Protection risk policies, and Global Secure Access.

3

Plan & implement workload identities

20–25%

Managed identities and service principals, enterprise application integration, Application Proxy and SaaS apps, app registrations and API permissions, consent, and app access monitoring with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.

4

Plan & automate identity governance

20–25%

Entitlement management with catalogs and access packages, access reviews, Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for roles, Azure resources, and groups, break-glass accounts, plus monitoring with sign-in/audit logs, workbooks, KQL, and Identity Secure Score.

Weights follow Microsoft's SC-300 study guide (skills measured as of 27 April 2026). Authentication and access management is the single largest block, so Conditional Access design and ID Protection risk policies tend to decide pass-or-fail more than any other topic.

DELIVERY & PROCTORING

Two ways to sit SC-300 — both scheduled through Pearson VUE

At a Pearson VUE test center

You sit the exam in a quiet, monitored room at a Pearson VUE center. Staff verify your government photo ID, store your belongings, and watch the room on camera. You're provided an erasable noteboard. This is the most stable option if your home connection or workspace is unpredictable.

Online via OnVUE

You take the exam from a private room using Pearson VUE's OnVUE software, monitored by a remote proctor. Run the system test in advance, then complete a check-in with photos of your ID and a 360° scan of your room. No scratch paper or physical whiteboard is allowed online — only the on-screen notes tool.

ID & identity check

A valid, unexpired government photo ID with a name that matches your Microsoft/Pearson VUE registration. The proctor captures ID and face photos before the exam unlocks.

Environment scan

A clear desk, no second monitor, no phone within reach, no notes, and a webcam scan of the whole room. No one else may enter for the duration of the exam.

During the exam

Stay in frame and on camera the entire time. There are no scheduled breaks. Talking aloud, leaving the seat, or a dropped connection can pause or void the OnVUE session.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS

SC-300 targets identity, security, and Microsoft 365 admins

  • Identity and access administrators running Microsoft Entra ID
  • Microsoft 365 and Azure administrators broadening into security
  • Security engineers implementing Zero Trust and Conditional Access
  • IAM and helpdesk pros moving into a dedicated identity role
  • Consultants and contractors who need the credential for a bid or clearance

PREREQUISITES & DIFFICULTY

No required exam first — but real Entra fluency is assumed

  • No mandatory prior exam — SC-300 is a single, standalone exam
  • Hands-on familiarity with the Microsoft Entra admin center
  • Working knowledge of Azure, Microsoft 365, and AD DS concepts
  • Comfort with PowerShell and basic KQL helps on monitoring items

Difficulty: SC-300 is considered moderately hard for an associate exam. The traps are in the detail — which Conditional Access control fires first, the exact PIM setting, or the right authentication method for a scenario. Case studies punish surface-level reading, and Microsoft renames features often, so memorized facts go stale fast. Most candidates plan several weeks of focused, hands-on prep — exactly the pressure point our help is designed to remove.

HOW EXAM ASSIST HELPS YOU PASS SC-300

SC-300 is a detail-dense, scenario-driven exam standing between you and an Entra administrator role or a project deadline. Exam Assist pairs you with a vetted Microsoft identity specialist and works on a pay-after-you-pass model — so the risk sits with us, not you. No upfront fee, guaranteed results: Exam Assist handles the sitting end to end, and you settle only after the verified result.

1

Share your exam details

Tell us your delivery method (center or OnVUE online), test date, and why you need SC-300 — a role, a clearance, or a deadline. Takes a couple of minutes over WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord.

2

Get an honest feasibility answer

We review your timeline and target and tell you plainly whether it's realistic — before any money is discussed. If it isn't a fit, we say so.

3

The sitting is handled

Exam Assist handles the sitting end to end. You're matched with a specialist who maps the work around the four Entra domains, the case-study format, and the OnVUE environment — discreetly and confidentially.

4

Settle after the verified result

You only pay once your passing result is confirmed on your official score report. No verified result, nothing owed.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Straight answers about Microsoft Exam SC-300

What score do I need to pass the SC-300 exam? +
Microsoft scores SC-300 on a scale of 100 to 1000, and you need a 700 or higher to pass. The score is scaled, not a raw percentage, so 700 does not mean exactly 70% of questions correct. There is one credential outcome: you either earn the Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate certification or you don't.
How many questions are on the SC-300 and how long is it? +
Most candidates see roughly 40 to 60 questions, and the official time to complete the exam is about 100 minutes. Question formats include multiple choice, multiple response, drag-and-drop, build-list, and one or more case studies that bundle several questions around a single Microsoft Entra scenario.
Does SC-300 still cover Azure AD or is it Microsoft Entra ID now? +
Azure Active Directory was renamed Microsoft Entra ID, and the current SC-300 exam and study guide use Entra terminology throughout — Entra ID, Entra Connect, Entra ID Protection, Entra Privileged Identity Management, and Global Secure Access. The underlying concepts are the same, but you should expect the Entra names and the latest admin-center experience on test day.
Can I take the SC-300 online from home? +
Yes. SC-300 is scheduled through Pearson VUE and can be taken either at a Pearson VUE test center or online from home through the OnVUE remote-proctoring software. The online option requires a webcam, a microphone, a stable connection, a clear workspace, and a government photo ID check before the exam unlocks.
How much does the SC-300 exam cost and how long is it valid? +
In the United States the SC-300 exam fee is $165 USD; the local price varies by country. The Identity and Access Administrator Associate certification is valid for 12 months and renews for free by passing a short online assessment on Microsoft Learn within the renewal window before it expires.
Do I pay Exam Assist before or after I see my SC-300 result? +
You settle only after your verified passing result is confirmed. There is no upfront fee — you share your exam details, receive an honest feasibility answer, and decide before any money changes hands. We advertise a guaranteed pass with money back if you do not pass; we offer a transparent, results-first arrangement.
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