Training Active Directory - Securing Your Enterprise Infrastructures

Specialist course · Minimum level required

$4,725

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: WCX580
10 people max.
$4,725
In-company rate: from $8,558 for the whole teamExpertise rate: $1,575 per day, reflecting the difficulty levelAWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure: from $158 / day extra
On-site and certification exam on quote
3 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Companies that fail to master Active Directory expose their systems to major risks.

  • According to recent studies, 80 % of ransomware attacks exploit weaknesses in identity management.

  • This results in average financial losses of 4,5 millions d'euros per incident and prolonged operational paralysis.

  • Administrators without these advanced skills see their careers stagnate amid rising demand for certified profiles.

  • Act now to secure your infrastructures.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Active Directory training objectives

  • Master advanced Active Directory administration in a professional context
  • Develop expert skills in LDAP integration for enterprises
  • Configure secure directory server architectures
  • Optimize performance and high availability of Active Directory environments
  • Implement certified migration and supervision strategies
  • Design advanced group policies tailored to business needs

Program

Active Directory curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Theme: Advanced Active Directory Architecture and Design (PowerShell, GPO, Forests)

Participants explore the design of a complex Active Directory infrastructure with multiple forests and domains. They use PowerShell to automate object creation, GPO management, and rights delegation. Real business cases allow designing optimized topologies, with deliverables including deployment scripts and validated architecture diagrams.

Module 2 : Theme: LDAP Integration and Identity Synchronization (Azure AD Connect, Federation)

This day covers advanced integration of Active Directory with external LDAP directories and cloud services. Learners configure Azure AD Connect, implement synchronization strategies, and test federation scenarios. Practical exercises on test environments result in deliverables for configuration and monitoring of identity flows.

Module 3 : Theme: Security, Supervision and Active Directory Server Administration (Audit, Recovery)

Professionals learn to secure Active Directory against attacks and implement proactive supervision. They use audit tools, configure emergency recovery strategies, and optimize server performance. Crisis simulations enable production of comprehensive audit reports and operational remediation plans.

How Active Directory skills are assessed

  • Knowledge validation quizzes after each day
  • Practical exercises with production of technical deliverables
  • Final evaluation on a complete business case

How the Active Directory course is taught

  • Alternation of targeted theory and practical workshops
  • Use of remote laboratory environments
  • Work on real system administration scenarios
  • Access to a resources and scripts platform

Active Directory training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Active Directory - Securing Your Enterprise Infrastructures program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Active Directory - Securing Your Enterprise Infrastructures program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Active Directory - Securing Your Enterprise Infrastructures program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Active Directory training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Active Directory: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Active Directory training?+
Hands-on work runs on powerShell, GPO, forests, azure AD Connect, federation and audit. Those tools come from the Active Directory program itself, delivered on site over 3 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Active Directory training?+
They can master advanced Active Directory administration in a professional context, develop expert skills in LDAP integration for enterprises and configure secure directory server architectures. Those are the stated objectives of the Active Directory program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Active Directory program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Theme: Advanced Active Directory Architecture and Design (PowerShell, GPO, Forests). Day 2: Theme: LDAP Integration and Identity Synchronization (Azure AD Connect, Federation). Day 3: Theme: Security, Supervision and Active Directory Server Administration (Audit, Recovery). The Active Directory program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Active Directory training assessed?+
Assessment relies on knowledge validation quizzes after each day, practical exercises with production of technical deliverables and final evaluation on a complete business case. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Active Directory program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Active Directory training cost per participant?+
Active Directory training costs $4,725 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $8,558 for the whole group, up to 8 people. AWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure is extra, from $158 per day. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Active Directory training take?+
3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Active Directory training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Active Directory training?+
Confirmed experience in Windows Server administration, solid knowledge of network services, and prior practice with Active Directory.
Is a certificate issued after Active Directory training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Active Directory training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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