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Training Active Directory Hardening 2026 - Secure Your AD Directories

Ref: RRW643
10 people max.
5500€ HT / per person
−15% from 2 people−30% from 3 people−50% from 5 people
Pay in 3 installments · +$170/day onsite · +$500 with certification exam
5 journées
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Learning objectives

  • Master the fundamentals of Active Directory hardening 2026 in a certified professional training course
  • Develop skills to configure enhanced security policies in the enterprise
  • Implement audits and controls to protect Active Directory directories
  • Optimize AD environment resilience against 2026 threats
  • Design hardening strategies tailored to professional needs
  • Deploy Microsoft tools for certified and effective securing

The Learni story

Founded by passionate learning and innovation experts, Learni's mission is to make professional training accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world. Our team operates in major hubs — London, New York, Boston — and internationally, to support talents and organizations in upskilling.

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without this upskilling, your team accumulates a technological gap that translates directly into productivity loss.

  • Organizations that don't train their talents on key topics see their competitiveness drop.

  • Every quarter without training is a gap widening with competitors who invest.

  • The cost of inaction quickly exceeds that of well-targeted training.

Fouzi Benzidane
Fouzi Benzidane

Learni Trainer · Expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction

Program

Module 1Active Directory Hardening 2026 Fundamentals: Threats and Initial Audits (Microsoft Defender Tools, Vulnerability Scans)

Discover the basics of Active Directory hardening 2026 through an introduction to common threats such as password attacks and privilege escalation, use Microsoft Defender to scan your environments, perform practical initial audits on virtual labs, identify critical weaknesses, and produce a preliminary vulnerability report, while learning the 2026 standards for sustainable professional securing.

Module 2Active Directory Hardening 2026 Configuration: Advanced GPO Policies (Group Policy, Access Restrictions)

Dive into configuring Group Policy Objects to harden Active Directory 2026, apply granular access restrictions on administrator accounts, test policies in a simulated environment, integrate complex passwords and automated rotations, analyze performance impacts, and generate enterprise-ready GPO templates, thereby strengthening your secure administration skills.

Module 3Active Directory Hardening 2026 Securing: Enhanced Authentication and LDAP (Kerberos, Integrated MFA)

Explore enhanced authentication in Active Directory hardening 2026 with Kerberos and secure LDAP, implement Multi-Factor Authentication via Azure AD, configure secure delegations, simulate pass-the-hash attacks to test defenses, adjust LDAP settings to block exploits, and deploy certificates for advanced encryption, delivering ready-to-use configurations for your professional infrastructure.

Module 4Active Directory Hardening 2026 Monitoring: Alerts and Logging (Event Viewer, Basic SIEM)

Master monitoring in Active Directory hardening 2026 by configuring Event Viewer for detailed logs, integrate real-time alerts on sensitive changes, connect to an open-source SIEM for event correlation, analyze real-world cases of prevented breaches, create custom dashboards, and establish rapid response procedures, boosting your security team's enterprise efficiency.

Module 5Active Directory Hardening 2026 Deployment: Practical Cases and Certification (Full Simulations, 2026 Roadmap)

Finalize with full deployments of Active Directory hardening 2026 on real labs, simulate a secure migration to 2026 standards, review all modules through integrated exercises, produce a customized roadmap for your enterprise, take a practical certifying exam, and benefit from a post-training follow-up plan, ensuring immediate and lasting professional mastery of these critical skills.

Evaluation method

  • Daily interactive quizzes to validate learning
  • Practical case study on simulated AD hardening
  • Final Qualiopi certifying exam with certificate

Learning method

  • Active pedagogy with 70% hands-on practice in virtual labs
  • Hands-on exercises on recent Microsoft environments
  • Replay videos and digital resources accessible for 6 months
  • Individualized follow-up by certified expert trainers

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training Active Directory Hardening 2026 - Secure Your AD Directories program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, e-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 Hardening 2026 - Secure Your AD Directories 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 Hardening 2026 - Secure Your AD Directories 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

Learni programs are available inter-company and intra-company, onsite or remote. Enrollments are possible up to 48 business hours before the program starts. Our programs are eligible for corporate funding paths. Contact us to discuss your training project and funding options.

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« la formation dev etait intense mais grave bien. merci Anthony Khelil »

NolanDWWM - Développeur Web et Web Mobile
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AmbreDWWM - Développement Web & Mobile React
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« bien 👍 »

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  • 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.
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