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SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer

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IIQ SailPoint Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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1

Install and Deploy IdentityIQYou are here

Stand up a sandbox: run the DDL scripts, import init.xml and init-lcm.xml, configure iiq.properties and the keystore, and practice patching, extended attributes, and SSB builds.

10
hours
2

Onboard Applications and Load Data

Define authoritative and target applications, schemas, correlation, and Rapid Setup aggregation settings, then schedule aggregation and Identity Refresh tasks in the right order.

10
hours
3

Lifecycle Manager and Governance

Configure LCM options, QuickLink populations, lifecycle events, batch requests, certifications with their rules, policies, reports, Advanced Analytics searches, and auditing.

14
hours
4

Development and Debugging

Write rules and rule libraries, build workflows with sub-processes and approvals, customize email templates, branding, and localization, and troubleshoot with log4j, Syslog, the console, debug pages, and the Administrator Console.

14
hours
5

Data and Access Modeling Review

Review role types and role options, identity attribute mappings, the main IdentityIQ objects and their relationships, and the differences between account groups, workgroups, groups, and populations.

6
hours
Estimated total study time
54 hours
That's about 6 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the IIQ Engineer Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal education requirement is listed
Experience
SailPoint recommends about 1-3 years of implementation experience; the Identity University exam page asks for at least 1 year of hands-on experience
Additional Requirements
  • •An Identity University account is required to purchase and schedule the exam
  • •Results are reported as Pass or Fail; passing thresholds are not published
  • •Certification is valid for 2 years from the issue date

IIQ Engineer Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks typical study time

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Proctor360 online proctoring, purchased through SailPoint Identity University

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Each $400 enrollment includes one free retake, and both attempts must be used within 364 days of enrollment; a third attempt requires a new purchase.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$400 USD per Identity University enrollment (includes one free retake)
Total Estimated Cost$400 per enrollment with self-study
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What You'll Study

17 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

IIQ Engineer Exam Details

SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer

Administered by SailPoint

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Pass/Fail (threshold not published)
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$400 USD (includes two attempts)
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-60 hours
Prerequisites: No mandatory prerequisite certification; SailPoint recommends about 1-3 years of IdentityIQ implementation experience and the Identity Security Engineer (IdentityIQ) path
Valid for: 2 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official SailPoint content outline

IdentityIQ Installation, Build, and DeploymentNot published

Infrastructure components, installation steps, extended attributes, ongoing build and deployment, patches and upgrades, end-user access, and email server settings (objectives 1.1-1.7)

IdentityIQ Lifecycle ManagerNot published

Lifecycle Manager configuration, identity provisioning policies, LCM workflows, lifecycle events, QuickLinks and QuickLink populations, batch requests, and Rapid Setup (objectives 2.1-2.7)

IdentityIQ Identity GovernanceNot published

Certification campaigns, certification rules, policies, responses to policy violations, reporting, Advanced Analytics, and auditing (objectives 3.1-3.7)

IdentityIQ DevelopmentNot published

Rule libraries, rule inputs and outputs, workflow variables, transitions, step conditions, work item steps, step usages, sub-workflows, the SailPoint API, email templates, branding, and localization (objectives 4.1-4.10)

IdentityIQ Application OnboardingNot published

Application definitions, common connector settings, Rapid Setup aggregation settings, task scheduling for data loading, and application and connector rule types (objectives 5.1-5.6)

IdentityIQ Debugging and TroubleshootingNot published

log4j, Syslog, the IdentityIQ console, debug pages, email redirection, and the Administrator Console (objectives 6.1-6.6)

IdentityIQ Data and Access ModelingNot published

Default role types, role configuration, identity attribute mappings, objects with extended attributes, common data objects and their relationships, and group types (objectives 7.1-7.7)

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