Salesforce Certified Identity and Access Management Designer (SFCIAMD)

The Salesforce Certified Identity and Access Management Designer credential is designed for those who assess the architecture environment and requirements and design sound, scalable and high-performing solutions on the Force.com platform that meet the Single Sign-on (SSO) requirements. Candidates should have experience communicating solutions and design trade-offs to businesses and IT stakeholders.

Here are some examples of the concepts you should understand to pass the exam:

  • Understanding Configuration requirements of delegated authentication
  • Understanding configuration requirements of SAML
  • Knowledge of when to use IDP initiated vs. service provider initiated
  • Describing provisioning and de-provisioning related to SAML, Oauth, and OpenID Connect

Exams

All proctored Salesforce certification exams can be scheduled as an onsite or online exam. Learn more about scheduling an exam.

Quick facts about the exam:

  • 60 multiple-choice questions
  • 120 minutes allotted to complete the exam
  • 65% is the passing score
  • Registration fee is USD 400
  • Retake fee is USD 200
  • No hard-copy or online materials may be referenced during the exam
  • No prerequisites; however, we recommend the training and materials available through the free eBook Resource Guide for this domain specialty
  • A full exam outline can be found in the exam guide