Identity and Access Management (IAM) program 

“Right User, Right Access, at the Right Time”

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is an information security framework used to ensure
proper access to assets by a digital identity within an organization or
society. It is strongly tied to Cloud Computing as modern data no longer stays
on the premises of its owner. Employing concepts like Access Control,
Authentication and Authorization, and Identity Governance IAM systems protect
critical assets like classified documents of a company, administrative access
to systems infrastructure, and your bank account.   

 

Begin a new career path towards becoming a cybersecurity professional. Beginning with
computing fundamentals, The IAM program contains everything needed from
computer networks to cloud administration, and finally IAM theory and systems
to help you become one of the cornerstones of a modern, GDPR compliant
organization. 

Information security position as a goal  

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) program is designed for adults who want a
career in information security. The program has a practical hands-on approach
to studying, compared to theory-centric university studies. 

Students are expected to use their own computer devices during studies, while learning
environments and technologies are provided by Business College Helsinki and
affiliates VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS et al. 

The studies are a combination of live lectures, self-paced online learning, project work,
Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and industry standard intensive training
in customized learning environments for selected topics. 

The program focuses solely on Identity and Access Management (IAM) and relevant modules
from the Vocational Qualification in Information Technology:  

• Basic tasks of ICT  

• Working
  in Technical Support Service  

• Working in Systems Administration  

• Maintaining Cyber Security  

Structure of the IAM program in 2025 – 2026 

From January to December 2025, the studies will be instructor led remotely via Microsoft Teams. 

 

The studies end with an on-the-job training period, which will take place in spring of 2026 (January – May).  

Course list  

Spring 2025 

Terminal Devices and Operating Systems 

Data Communication 

M365 and Google Workspace 

IT Service Processes 

Active Directory and Azure AD 

Fall 2025 

Intune and Autopilot 

Basics of Cyber Security 

 

IAM 

Program enrollment via interview 

There is no entrance exam to the program. The most suitable candidates will be invited to an interview. Based on these interviews approximately 30 students will be accepted to the program. The most important thing is motivation and technical readiness for learning, so if you really want to start a career as an IAM professional, you have a good chance of being accepted! 

Completing Vocational Qualification in Information and Communications Technology

Since the Identity and Access Management (IAM) program includes only relevant know-how and methodologies related to the field of cloud administration and IAM, in order to complete the full qualification one additional units must be completed: 

• Common Units, 35 competence points 

Common units are composed of basic skills and knowledge required in working life, academic studies, and lifelong learning. These studies include, for example, Finnish language and Mathematics. If you have completed upper secondary education in Finland, your prior learning can be recognized for as much of these studies as possible. If you have not completed upper secondary education in Finland, you must independently study the online courses we provide for the common units 35 cp. Please note, that these studies include Finnish language studies which you must complete successfully. 

 

Business College Helsinki is a pathway institution to Metropolia, Haaga-Helia and Laurea with pre-acknowledged study credits, should you seek higher education and complete the pathway program in addition to the full vocational qualification. 

Working and studying 

You might not be able to combine studying in the program and receiving unemployment benefits.  

Applicant is responsible for communicating with TE services.   

 

Training program is full time – you cannot combine this program with working full time or having other full-time responsibilities.  

More information 

Concerning the application process, Student Affairs Office, studentaffairs@bc.fi  

 

Program contents, teacher Aristoteles Heikkilä,
aristoteles.heikkila@bc.fi