Brand new hands-on training at Navigate

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Date: October 2, 2025  

Time: 8am – 5pm CST (Breakfast and lunch will be provided) 

Location: This is an in-person event at Navigate West - Austin Marriott Downtown 

Theme: Reimagine your identity security with hands-on technical training 

 

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead in identity security is more critical than ever. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to a full day of in-person technical training designed to empower your team and elevate your identity security program. 

Join us on October 2, 2025, for an immersive experience where you’ll gain exclusive access to hands-on labs, live demos, expert-led presentations, and Q&A sessions with SailPoint Certified Engineers. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise or prepare for certification, this event is tailored to meet you where you are. 

 

Choose your Skilled Session 

 

Session 1: Explore what’s new in IdentityIQ v8.5 

Dive into the latest release of IdentityIQ and discover how version 8.5 enhances entitlement management and strengthens your security posture. Learn how to: 

  • Leverage MS Teams integration for streamlined approvals 
  • Use AI-powered Entitlement Descriptions 
  • Restrict access to sensitive information with Sensitive Information View 
  • Navigate the updated IdentityIQ UX 
Register for session 1 

 

 

Session 2: Apply Identity Security Cloud’s newest innovations

Identity security is no longer just about humans. This session explores how to manage and govern both human and non-human identities using the latest innovations in SailPoint’s Identity Security Cloud. 

You’ll walk away able to: 

  • Configure and manage non-human identities 
  • Visualize and interpret identity and entitlement data 
  • Improve governance with time-bound access requests 
  • Apply best practices to your own identity security program 
Register for session 2 

 

 

Session 3: Certification prep: Identity Security Engineer

Ready to validate your expertise? This session is your launchpad to becoming a SailPoint Certified Identity Security Engineer. Through real-world scenarios and live tenant environments, you’ll: 

  • Understand the certification path and exam format 
  • Master Discrete Object Multiple Choice questions 
  • Deep dive into the exam blueprint 
  • Gain hands-on experience with IGA, IAM, and Identity Security Cloud architecture 
Register for session 3 

 

 

Why Attend? 

  • Hands-on learning with real tools and environments 
  • Direct access to SailPoint Certified Engineers to ask all your questions 
  • Tailored sessions for every level of expertise 
  • Certification of attendance to submit towards a certification governing body 

Don’t miss this opportunity to reimagine your identity security strategy and sharpen your technical skills in a collaborative, expert-led environment. 

 

Ready to secure your spot? 
Register now and choose the session that best fits your goals. You will need to log-in or create a free Identity University account to register.  

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This looks like great event at Navigate. Does Navigate pass/admission covers the entrance fee for the October 2 Skiled Sessions, listed in the registration link shared-Skilled Sessions Austin 2025

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This all looks great, though I just have to say I’m surprised DOMC is still being used for the Engineer exam… as someone who has passed it before I’ve never seen a worse testing format

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Hi Peter, thanks for your question!

Identity University: Skilled Sessions is offered as an add-on at an additional cost. These sessions give attendees early access to brand-new training (including some announced at Navigate), along with tenant environments, training materials, and the chance to learn alongside peers and SailPoint-certified engineers.

Compared to our current instructor-led training courses, Skilled Sessions represent a savings of $600–$700.

A few insights on why training matters:

  • 85% of high-performing organizations invest in continuous training and certification.
  • Companies that regularly refresh employee training are 50% more likely to see increased platform adoption and proficiency.

We see Skilled Sessions as a cost-effective way to equip teams with the latest knowledge while accelerating their success with SailPoint.

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Thank you for your feedback!

Our certification exams are built to be rigorous but fair. Each question is carefully developed by subject matter experts to ensure it accurately measures mastery. We use DOMC to strengthen exam integrity and reduce the risk of cheating. Unlike traditional multiple-choice tests, DOMC shows answer options one at a time, which removes the chance to guess through elimination. This way, results reflect true knowledge and understanding, giving a more accurate and secure measure of skills.

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I know how DOMC format works and the arguments in its favor, like I said I’ve passed the exam. Don’t really need to get too into it here as I was just expressing my surprise that it’s still being used, but it very much does not reflect true knowledge and understanding; it serves more as a psychological challenge, for example about whether a “more right” answer than the one you’re currently seeing may appear in the future. Almost feels like you have to make a gamble based on information you don’t have. It would maybe make sense if all the questions were cut and dry like simple math problems. When it comes to things such as best practices and configuration, where the answers aren’t as black and white, as the test taker it feels like you’re fighting the exam format more than the questions themselves.

There’s also been multiple papers written about DOMC providing an unfair experience between test takers, as the random order answers are presented in changes the difficulty (and time required to complete the exam).

I understand it does a good job of preventing memorization/sharing of previous exam material, which is valuable, but that’s all it’s really good at.

Didn’t really mean to end up going on a whole rant but I guess I did :upside_down_face: I really hate this exam format if you couldn’t tell.

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Austin Grimes - We live in Austin. Can we purchase the tickets one day before (October 1st?)

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I’m in another state I don’t travel
Remote
Virtual
Thank you

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Hi All,

My wife and I are SailPoint professionals based in Austin. We’re hoping to secure a voucher and would truly appreciate any support from the community.

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Hi @Lisab11311 thanks for letting us know, Skilled Sessions is an in-person event. We’ll take this into account for future.

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Hi @narayanag thats great you are local. You can register for Skilled Sessions using the links provided above.

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@rleighter -My wife and I are interested in adding the event, and we were wondering — would it be possible to use some Ambassador points toward this? We really appreciate all your efforts and support in organizing and making these opportunities available.

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Hi, thanks for the request. Ambassador points are not redeemable for this event. Hope to see you there!

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Rachel Leighter I’m reaching out regarding the Navigate West in-person training event on October 2, 2025. I wanted to check if there are any volunteer opportunities or requirements for this event. If so, I’d be glad to support.

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Thanks for reaching out, Narayana! At this time, there aren’t any volunteer opportunities for Skilled Sessions. We appreciate your willingness to support though!

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