Single Sign-On
Also known as SSO · الدخول الموحد
Definition
Single Sign-On (SSO) lets employees access a learning platform using their existing corporate identity, without a separate username and password. It is implemented through protocols such as SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect, and the organization's identity provider holds the credentials, so the learning platform does not store passwords.
SSO is usually justified on security and administration grounds, and in learning programs it often raises participation. A separate login is a real barrier for frontline and infrequent users, and forgotten-password requests are a common hidden cost in deployments without it.
Provisioning matters as much as authentication. Pairing SSO with automated user provisioning (SCIM or a directory sync) keeps joiners, movers and leavers accurate, which is what hierarchy-based reporting and mandatory-training coverage depend on.