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, with the organization's identity provider — not the learning platform — holding the credentials.
SSO is usually justified on security and administration grounds, but its largest measurable effect in learning programs is on 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.
The operationally important part is provisioning, not just authentication. Pairing SSO with automated user provisioning (SCIM or a directory sync) keeps joiners, movers and leavers accurate, which is what makes hierarchy-based reporting and mandatory-training coverage trustworthy.