Okta Certified Administrator

Okta Certified Administrators examinations are fitting for candidates proficient at sustaining the Okta service. They must have knowledge about how Okta enables User Lifecycle Management situations incorporating the mobile devices, security policy frameworks, SSO options, and directory integration for cloud and on-premise access. 

The Okta Certified Administrator Exam covers the following topics - 

• Overview of Identity and Access Management 
• Understanding User Lifecycle Management 
• Overview of Security 
• Understanding Monitoring and Troubleshooting 
• Overview of API Functions 

• Okta credentials are role-based and made to set baseline abilities standards for key technical personnel that works with Okta. Credentials are games by qualifying an Okta exam, series of exams, or by fulfilling performance-based activities.
• Target certifications for inclusion in the program comprise Okta Certified Professional*, Okta Certified Administrator *, Okta Certified Developer, Okta Certified Consultant, Okta Certified Architect.

After the candidate achieves a credential, they must fulfill requirements in order to keep credentials current and use the Okta certification logos. This may involve the completion of special training, recertification examinations, or even appearing for core exams at designated intervals. The candidate will get notified by Okta regarding conditions and timeline for performing recertification activity.

Okta exams are delivered in a proctored, online form which indicates that exams can be taken from any location at a time that is convenient for the candidate, without travel to a test center.

Okta Certified Professional and Administrator examination fees are $150 USD for each attempt. The Okta Certified Consultant Exam fee is $300 for every attempt. No discounts are provided for retakes. Payment for the exam is done during the appointment method and may be paid for by credit card or by utilizing an exam voucher given by Okta. 

Unless otherwise noted in an exam guide, Okta exams are closed book. The use of reference materials (hardcopy or electronic) is prohibited in the examination. The candidates are also not allowed any electronic devices.

To secure the value of the certification, all candidates should accept the terms and conditions of the Okta Program Agreement while the registration method and at the starting of any Okta certification exam. 

Acceptance of terms is required to be certified and to sustain valid certification. Downloading the agreement and reading it in full before scheduling the Okta exam. If the candidates are not willing to be bound by the Agreement, they will not be allowed to take the exam.

The final exam result will be delivered to the candidate via email within seven (7) days of taking the exam.

If the candidate fails to clear an Okta exam, they may retake the examination under the following conditions: They can retake a failed examination after 14 days from the date of the most recent attempt. They can take an exam up to 3 times in 1 year from the date of their first attempt. If the candidates fail the exam 3 times, they may not retake the examination without consent from the Okta Certification Program. 

The candidate may reschedule or cancel an appointment up to 24 hours prior to the beginning of the appointment. They may not reschedule or cancel an appointment once it has started. If they do not perform the exam at the scheduled time and did not contact Examity 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule, they will be charged the full exam fee.