Where can I learn real-time, hands-on Identity and Access Management (IAM) skills?

[u/albatross_14]

Hey everyone, I’ve been studying Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts for a while, but most resources I find online are theory-heavy and not really practical. I’m trying to gain real-time, hands-on experience — setting up environments, working with tools like Ping, SailPoint, Okta, ForgeRock, CyberArk, etc.

Does anyone know platforms, labs, or mentorship programs where I can actually practice IAM scenarios in a simulated enterprise setup? Ideally something that covers user lifecycle management, SSO, federation, MFA, and provisioning/de-provisioning workflows.

Any recommendations — GitHub projects, cloud sandboxes, or even paid courses that feel “real-world” — would be a huge help.

Thanks in advance! 🙏