Upcoming instructor-led training courses in MIM, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect – live in Central European Time
See our schedule of live, instructor-led Microsoft Entra, MIM, and PAM training courses taking place in Central European Time via Teams. Read more…
Upcoming instructor-led training courses in MIM, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect – live in U.S. Eastern time
See our schedule of live, instructor-led Microsoft Entra ID, MIM, and PAM training courses taking place in Eastern Time via Teams. Read more…
MIM Foundation quiz – how much do you know about Microsoft Identity Manager fundamentals?
How much do you know about the foundations of MIM? Test your Microsoft Identity Manager knowledge in our 10-question multiple choice quiz taken from our MIM Foundation training course. Read more…
Learn MIM online at your own pace
Hundreds of IT professionals throughout the world have now taken our online, self-paced MIM training courses – and 93% said they would recommend them! Read more…
MIM quiz – next steps
Did you do as well as you expected in our MIM quiz? If you want to learn more about MIM we have a comprehensive range of webinars, training courses and resources to help you! Read more…
Transitioning from MIM to Microsoft Entra cloud-first IAM
Are you considering transitioning from Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) to Microsoft Entra? In this webinar, James Cowling, CTO of Oxford Computer Group, delved into various scenarios for organizations transitioning to a cloud-first IAM implementation. Read more…
Upcoming instructor-led training courses in MIM, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect – live in Australian Eastern time
See our schedule of live, instructor-led Microsoft Entra ID, MIM, and PAM training courses taking place in Eastern Time via Teams. Read more…
Private identity training for IT teams worldwide in MIM, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect & PAM
Did you know that we can run any of our MIM and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) training courses privately for your IT team wherever you are in the world? Our expert instructors can teach your staff live via Teams, or in person at a location of your choice. Hybrid courses are also possible. Read more…
Private MIM, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect and PAM training – an instructor’s perspective
Our instructor Paul explains why he particularly enjoys teaching IT pros on private training courses. “We can dig deeper into areas that are specific to the organization” he says. Read more…
MIM training – instructor-led, online self-paced, or via video
Take our MIM training courses without leaving your desk. We offer live instructor-led courses via Teams, online self-paced courses, and video training. Read more…
The future of MIM as we see it
What is the future of MIM? Microsoft Identity Manager has been the mainstay of identity management for almost two decades – but what comes next? Is it the end for MIM? What replaces MIM? Here’s what we think. Read more…
Microsoft Entra training courses
Microsoft makes updates to Entra ID and Entra Connect almost weekly! Our Microsoft Entra training courses ensure you learn the most up to date features. Read more…
Oxford Computer Group UK consulting services now available
Oxford Computer Group UK now offers identity consulting services to organizations in the UK and beyond. OCG UK provides an integrated, end-to-end package of consulting, training and mentoring. Read more…
FIM to MIM 2016 SP2 – an updated version of our popular user guide
This new version of our popular FIM to MIM users’ guide covers the latest changes in Service Pack 2 (SP2) and updated guidance on deprecated features. Read more…
Identity advice, guidance, and expertise – read our TrainingPlus case studies
Read two case studies of customers who took up our TrainingPlus offer of identity help, advice, guidance, & training, & how it helped. Read more…
OCG Christmas Screensavers – vintage technology which has stood the test of time
In the 1990s Oxford Computer Group developed a series of advent screensavers as an alternative to Christmas cards. They were designed as an amusing decoration during the festive season. They turned out to be phenomenally popular! Read more…
Everything you need to know about Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) – we’ve got it covered
Whether you’re looking from MIM training, or ad-hoc advice, guidance and assistance, Oxford Computer Training has got it covered! Read more…
Microsoft Identity Manager training for IT pros at every level
Discover the course content of our Microsoft Identity Manager Foundation, Advanced and Expert training, and which one is right for you. Read more…
HR-driven provisioning of Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID made easy
In this webinar recording from June 2022, Hugh Simpson-Wells shows how it’s possible to implement automated, HR-driven provisioning of AD and MIcrosoft Entra ID. Read more…
“Fast and flexible access to identity expertise – TrainingPlus is a no brainer” says Neil
Neil, an Infrastucture Systems Administrator at a UK university, explains why he’s invested in TrainingPlus, ad hoc identity expertise which provides training, mentoring and an extra pair of hands at busy times. Read more…
After MIM, Identity Panel?
MIM has been around for nearly 20 years and will eventually have to be replaced. But what’s next? In this blog I take a look at one possibility to replace it: Identity Panel Suite. Read more…
After MIM… HyperSync Panel?
In this webinar recording from April 2022, Hugh Simpson-Wells examined how HyperSync Panel from SoftwareIDM can add functionality to MIM now, support migration away from MIM, and even replace MIM altogether. Read more…
Keep on learning after your classroom training is completed!
Our students get a range of resources after their classroom training has finished, so they can embed their knowledge, and to refer back to comprehensive course materials. Read more…
Two webinars: Transitioning from MIM to the Cloud, and After MIM… HyperSync Panel?
I presented two webinars in April. At the first, an expert panel answered FAQs about moving from MIM to the cloud and modernizing identity management. The second explored one of the tools that can aid in transitioning to the cloud – SoftwareIDM’s HyperSync Panel. Read more…
Private training for your team – a company-specific course in MIM and Microsoft Entra
There’s an extra dimension when you train your team together on a private course – a space to ask questions specific to your organization’s IT environment. Read more…
HR-driven provisioning for hybrid AD made easy: new video implementation guide
Learn how to implement a cost-effective, HR-driven Joiner/Mover/Leaver identity management solution for hybrid AD with our new video implementation guide. The training videos provide step-by-step and end-to-end guidance, including demos and working code. Read more…
Paul Captainino talks about TrainingPlus – five-star rated identity training, plus expert guidance, advice, and assistance as and when you need it
Our new TrainingPlus packages are a flexible and cost-effective way to get ongoing ad hoc identity help and training at discounted rates. Find out why instructor and consultant Paul Captainino thinks they’re a win-win in this short video. Read more…
What will you learn on our Microsoft Identity Manager – MIM – Foundation course?
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Identity Manager on our MIM Foundation training course. It covers everything you need to know to start your MIM journey with confidence. Read more…
What will you learn on our Microsoft Identity Manager – MIM – Expert training course?
Take your Microsoft Identity Manager skills to expert level on our MIM Expert training course. Discover what you’ll learn. Read more…
What will you learn on our Microsoft Identity Manager – MIM – Advanced training course?
Take your Microsoft Identity Manager knowledge up a level on our MIM Advanced training course. Discover what you’ll learn. Read more…
Updates to our Microsoft Entra Connect training course – relevant to those using v1.6.2.4 and later
All our courses have been updated to reflect recent Azure AD Connect changes, particularly the significant changes that came with v1.6.2.4 and v2.0.3.0. Learn what has changed and see our recommendations about what to do and what not to do. Read more…
Online, self-paced MIM training courses
More than 1,000 customers have now taken our online, self-paced MIM courses – and more than 95% of recent students said they would recommend them. Read more…
Online, self-paced MIM training courses – great feedback from IT specialists in Australia
Our online-self-paced MIM training courses are perennially popular with Australian IT specialists. Read what they have to say about learning MIM this way. Read more…
Education organizations love our MIM and Microsoft Entra training courses!
IT staff at education organizations value the skills they learn on our MIM & Azure training. Equip your IT team with the knowledge to manage identities! Read more…
Instructor-led identity training live via Teams in your timezone!
Would you like us to run our MIM, Azure AD and Azure AD Connect training courses in your timezone? Let us know! Read more…
Live, instructor-led MIM and Microsoft Entra training via Teams – recommended by 97% of customers!
97% of recent students who joined our live MIM & Azure AD training courses by Teams would recommend them. Read more…
Identity expertise on tap: get ad hoc advice and help with TrainingPlus
Our flexible and cost-effective TrainingPlus packages offer MIM & Microsoft Entra training courses, plus expert mentoring & support services, at discounted rates. Read more…
Learning MIM remotely online and via Teams: “simply awesome” says Evan
Read why US Systems Engineer Evan thinks taking our MIM Foundation, Advanced and Expert training remotely is “simply awesome”. Read more…
On-premises SSO for Microsoft Entra ID guests – a free video
Learn about a cloud-based solution that integrates legacy on-premises applications, providing simple yet secure access for Microsoft Entra ID B2B guests, in a comprehensive new 52-minute video. Read more…
Neil completes industry-leading, comprehensive MIM training with the identity experts
Video! Neil completes his industry-leading, comprehensive MIM training with Oxford Computer Training, the identity training experts. Neil says it’s been “fantastically helpful” and “essential”. Read more…
“I have learned so much from Oxford Computer Training.” Identity experts explain why they keep coming back for more.
Students Juan-Carlos and Faton both took our MIM Expert training. They explain how their training has helped take them from having only basic identity skills to being experts in their field. Read more…
Start your MIM journey with the Microsoft identity training experts
Since January 2019, 100s of IT pros from 6 continents have taken our MIM Foundation training course. 95% would recommend it, and 96% rated their training ‘good’ or ‘excellent’. Read more…
Microsoft Entra Connect – whatever you need to know, we’ve got it covered!
Instructor-led courses via Teams – Microsoft Entra Connect training – structured for step-by-step learning. Read more…
Identity management glossary – more key terms explained
Our popular identity management glossary has been expanded! New entries include…What is FIDO2? What is ECMA2? What is Azure AD Connect cloud provisioning? What is Azure AD hybrid join? Read more…
Where does Microsoft Entra Connect fit into the wider synchronization story?
Identity synchronization – it’s not new, and it’s not sexy – but it is as important as it has ever been. Read more…
IT pros from five countries attend our MIM Foundation course in Oxford, UK
IT pros from all over the world attend our MIM courses. Many join our instructor-led classes by Teams/Skype, but others travel long distances, including Alex from the Netherlands, and Ted from South Africa. Read more…
FIDO2 questions answered by John Craddock
Your questions about FIDO2, asked during a webinar session, are answered by identity expert John Craddock in his new blog. Read more…
Understanding FIDO2 for a secure, passwordless future – a John Craddock webinar recording
In this webinar recording trusted identity guru John Craddock explains how FIDO2 works and how it enables a secure passwordless future. Read more…
FIDO2 explained by John Craddock: webinar recording now available
What is FIDO2 and why is it the key to a secure, passwordless future? Identity expert John Craddock MVP provides clear, technical explanations in our webinar. Read more…
“Essential” MIM Foundation training for those implementing Microsoft Identity Manager
Many organizations are installing Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) for the first time as part of their hybrid identity strategy, and that’s why our comprehensive MIM Foundation training course is as popular as ever. Discover what recent students told us in this video. Read more…
5 reasons why IT consultants love our Microsoft Entra Connect Masterclass
Learn why and how our highly practical 5-star rated Microsoft Entra Connect Masterclass (including more than 22 lab exercises) enables IT consultants to work smarter and faster for their clients. Read more…
How Secure are MFA-Protected Accounts?
How secure are MFA-protected accounts? Can MFA thwart all attacks? Is there “good” MFA and “better” MFA? James Cowling discusses this in this webinar recording, first broadcast by Oxford Computer Group. Read more…
FAQs about private training in MIM and Microsoft Entra
FAQs – Answers to the most frequently asked questions about private training courses in MIM & Entra Read more…
91% of online students in 2019 would recommend their training
91% of students who took our online MIM Foundation or MIM Advanced courses in 2019 would recommend their training to colleagues. Read what they say. Read more…
Craig says his MIM online training “is one of the best courses” he’s ever taken
Find out why Craig M thinks our online MIM Foundation training course is “one of the best courses, if not the best”, he’s ever taken Read more…
Maintain and support your MIM installation yourself
Discover how to equip your IT pros with the skills to setup, install and configure MIM to integrate HR, AD, and other systems to handle the identity lifecycle for users and groups. Read more…
Blockchain and Decentralized Identity – John Craddock presents the facts
Get the facts about Blockchain and Decentralized Identity from international identity guru John Craddock in a pair of webinar recordings. Read more…
An Introduction to Decentralized Identity with John Craddock
John Craddock looks into the future as he discusses the proposals and open standards for decentralized identity (DID). Read more…
Bitcoin Transactions in Decentralized Identity
During his Introduction to Decentralized Identity webinar in Jine 2019, the audio was lost for a minute. To aid understanding, here John shows the Bitcoin slides again explains what’s going on. Read more…
Blockchain – the Ultimate Guide with John Craddock
International identity guru John Craddock presents a session for techies who want to get a solid understanding of Blockchain technology quickly. Read more…
What is Blockchain? What is Decentralized Identity? Identity expert John Craddock explains
International identity expert John Craddock’s new entries on Blockchain and Decentralized Identity are the latest additions to our popular technical glossary. Read more…
Hybrid and Cloud Identity with Azure Active Directory
In this webinar recording, hosted by our friends at Oxford Computer Group, you’ll learn about how to start moving applications to Azure AD for Single Sign-On, and the benefits of doing so. Read more…
Our MIM Foundation training is as popular as ever
100% of students on our April 2019 MIM Foundation training course would recommend it to colleagues, and rated the instructor as “excellent”. Read more…
Legacy protocols in hybrid environments – new report demonstrates IMAP security risks
Oxford Computer Group CTO James Cowling covers important developments since he presented his Modern and Legacy Authentication in Hybrid Environments webinar in March 2019. Read more…
Modern and legacy authentication in hybrid environments – are you using the right protocols, and are they secure?
In the cloud-hybrid world, organizations use many systems, with different authentication protocols. Learn which ones are secure in this webinar recording. Read more…
MIM and Entra training for IT consultants in identity and access management
IAM consultants worldwide say great things about our instructor-led & online training courses in identity & access management technologies MIM and Azure. Read more…
Authentication in hybrid environments – what makes some protocols “modern” and others “legacy”?
What makes some authentication protocols “modern” and others “legacy”? How can we understand the capabilities of the various protocols? Read more…
Learning Microsoft Entra Connect privately is a popular choice for IT teams
Learning Microsoft Entra Connect privately is a popular choice for IT teams: “A great deep-dive into Microsoft Entra Connect. It was good to learn privately as a team because we have the same questions about our shared environment.” Read more…
Looking for MIM training? 93 percent of recent students would recommend our instructor-led courses to colleagues!
We’ve been looking at the feedback from the last few months and discovered that more than 93% of our students would recommend our MIM training! Read more…
Authentication methods – which one’s right for my organization?
“Which authentication method is the right one for my organization?” This is a question we are frequently asked, and because there is no single, easy answer, we have often returned to the subject in blogs and webinars. Read more…
Looking for online, self-paced MIM 2016 training? You just found it!
Our online, self-paced MIM Foundation and MIM Advanced courses get fantastic feedback about the quality of the materials and the superb support we offer. Read more…
Commonly Used Acronyms in Identity and Access Management
What does that stand for? There are so many acronyms in identity management! Check out our definitive list of commonly used acronyms in IDM. Read more…
10 out of 10! Custom MIM training course for UK university gets 100% 5-star reviews
Top marks! Our legendary instructor got another clean sweep of 100% 5-star feedback from 8 IT professionals at a UK university who attended a Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) training course which we customized to meet their needs. Read more…
Identity and Access in Higher Education: Effective Management of Multi-Role Users
Frequently changing user roles are a significant challenge for higher education organizations. In this webinar recording you’ll learn how you can improve your security posture and reduce help desk costs using systems frequently deployed in HE. Read more…
Microsoft Entra Connect – the wizard installation is easy, so why do I need training?
“We’ve already installed Microsoft Entra Connect via the wizard. What’s more to know?” Plenty! Find out what people ask about Microsoft Entra Connect and why a training course will help you to optimize your implementation and avoid the pitfalls. Read more…
Looking for a MIM masterclass?
We set the standard for MIM 2016 training! We have courses at three levels – Foundation, Advanced and Expert – written and instructed by masters in this complex identity technology. Read more…
MIM Advanced private course in Ohio: 100% 5-star reviews
Last week our instructor was in Ohio teaching a MIM Advanced private course to a team of identity professionals. “Doing this as a private course allowed us to share our thoughts on architecture, innovation, procedures, policies, and best practices as they relate to our needs, not just generalized concepts” said one. Read more…
Azure AD cloud authentication with John Craddock
In this webinar recording John Craddock discusses the best Azure AD authentication options for your cloud-users, hybrid-users & applications. Read more…
OCG Learning becomes Oxford Computer Training
We have changed our name from OCG Learning to Oxford Computer Training, as we were when we were founded in 1983. We’re still the same people doing what we do best – bringing you the best Microsoft identity training courses. Read more…
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication – But Choose Your Options Wisely!
We all know the importance of enabling two-factor or multi-factor authentication to secure our personal and business identities. But not all MFA verification options are created equal. Read more…
Microsoft Entra Connect Masterclass – “a compelling and comprehensive deep dive”
Our new Azure AD Connect Masterclass – developed by an expert team including Andreas Kjellman, formerly MIM and Azure AD Connect Program Manager for Microsoft – got great feedback from students who attended the first US course earlier this month. Read more…
Azure AD Connect Masterclass – “100% what I needed”
100% of students on our new Azure AD Connect Masterclass – which was held for the first time in Oxfordshire, UK last week – were “very happy” with the training and would recommend the course to colleagues! Hear what they said in a short video. Read more…
Identity Governance in Microsoft Hybrid Environments
Strong Identity Governance helps your organization enable critical business initiatives, comply with regulatory requirements, guard against fraud and identity theft, and react quickly to identity-based cyber threats. Read more…
New Security Features in Office 365 Threat Intelligence
Microsoft Office 365 Threat Intelligence gives security teams the insights and tools needed to combat the tactics used by today’s threat actors. Read more…
Enhancing Azure AD B2B with Microsoft’s new MIM Graph connector
Microsoft’s new MIM Graph connector extends Azure AD B2B services to your on-premises environment, enabling organizations to easily collaborate with their partners. Read more…
Supercharge Office 365 with EM+S: Security, Groups, and Conditional Access
Office 365 and EM+S work better together! Your workforce gets a more secure and productive environment. Learn how in this webinar recording! Read more…
New NIST Guidelines: More recognition that Identity is core to IT operations, security & governance
IT operations, security and governance all increasingly rely on secure identity. In this blog our CTO James Cowling argues that organizations should formally recognize an organizational role that is responsible for secure identity. Read more…
Authentication without boundaries with John Craddock
Learn how to transcend organizational boundaries with Azure AD to provide authentication without boundaries in this webinar recording presented by John Craddock. Read more…
Why it’s worth paying for Microsoft Entra training
Azure is a complex technology that changes almost daily. Free resources are available on the web, but where do you start? Which can you trust? How do you get a complete educational experience? That’s why it’s worth paying for proper training. Read more…
Azure AD B2B: Collaboration Made Efficient & Secure
Azure AD B2B allows organizations to provision suppliers and partners into data systems while maintaining security, compliance, and efficiency. Read more…
Did you miss our ‘Make More of MIM’ webinar week? Recordings now available!
Get the max from Microsoft Identity Manager! Our ‘Make More of MIM’ webinar series discussed & demonstrated 5 valuable & popular software components. Read more…
SoftwareIDM’s Identity Panel for MIM Managing, Monitoring, and Reporting
SoftwareIDM’s Identity Panel allows you to track changes going through MIM, report on the state of users and groups, and know when something unusual happens in MIM. See a demo in this webinar recording. Read more…
OCG’s Contractor Manager for FIM and MIM
The OCG Contractor Manager enables simple lifecycle management of temporary staff. Learn how it works and see a demo in this webinar recording. Read more…
OCG’s Audit Logger for FIM and MIM
OCG’s Audit Logger creates a simple list of key changes that go through MIM to your target systems in order to satisfy audit requirements. Learn how in this webinar recording. Read more…
Microsoft’s Workday Integration showcases their approach to Cloud-based Identity and Access Management (IDM)
Microsoft released into public preview a concrete glimpse of the future of their Identity Management as a Service offering. In general, this integration puts some bones on the already-visible strategy for cloud-based identity management. Read more…
Why do online self-paced courses cost the same as instructor-led courses?
Students love our online courses but occasionally (and always before booking!) they ask why the cost is the same as for instructor-led courses. Here’s why! Read more…
Upgrade from ILM or FIM to MIM: Benefits and Best Practices
In this webinar recording, learn all about the migration paths from both ILM and FIM to MIM. Architect Jim Troyer discusses common migration pain points as well as how to best prepare for an upgrade to MIM. Read more…
Practical help getting started in the Azure cloud
Get practical help for your first steps into the Azure cloud. Don’t rush in! Here’s how to get it right first time. Read more…
What’s the difference between FIM and MIM training courses?
What’s the difference between FIM and MIM? I’m looking for FIM training, but is a MIM class OK? Read more…
Office 365 authentication methods – which one is right for your organization?
What is the best Office 365 authentication method for your organization? Choosing the right authentication method for Office 365 looks simple on paper, but when you get down in the weeds and take a closer look you may realize it’s not that easy. And with the recent launch of Azure AD Pass-Through Authentication, there are… Read more…
Education Case Study: Managing Digital Identities with FIM/MIM
For organizations with a huge seasonal turnover of people, such as schools and universities, careful management of digital identities is top priority. This webinar recording explores what the University of Dundee, Scotland, has been doing to maximize its investment in MIM/FIM. Read more…
A User’s Guide to MIM with Service Pack 1
Discover the latest updates to Microsoft Identity Manager SP1 in our 30-minute webinar recording. Learn about PAM, new clients, new APIs, support for SharePoint 2016 and Windows Server 2016, and more! Read more…
Private MIM training courses for education institutions
“The private on-site course was not only it cheaper, it allowed us to ask environment-specific questions about MIM and our unique installation. ” Read more…
Five ways to achieve identity driven security
The identity-driven security is gaining currency – and quite right too. But what does it mean, and how does it work? It’s more than just marketing hype, isn’t it? Yes! Here are five ways to achieve it. Read more…
What you need to know about Privileged Access Management – PAM
Discover Privileged Access Management – PAM – at our webinar, first broadcast 12 July 2016. Find out about its functionality & components, issues involved in deployment, & new features in the upcoming Service Pack for MIM 2016. Read more…
Introducing Privileged Access Management – PAM webinar
Protect administrative identities and permissions with Privileged Access Management, available with MIM for on-premises systems and in Azure Active Directory for cloud identities, View a recording of the webinar, first broadcast in January 2016. Read more…
Privileged Access Management (PAM) in MIM – white paper
What is Privileged Access Management, PAM, the new feature in MIM? How does it work? Find out in our white paper ‘Privileged Access Management – a primer’ Read more…