Training Active Directory Hardening - Securing Your Domains Against Attacks

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: NUA666
10 people max.
$3,465
In-company rate: from $6,290 for the whole teamAWS, 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

  • Without mastering Active Directory hardening, 80% of enterprise breaches exploit basic AD vulnerabilities such as weak admin accounts or misconfigured GPOs, according to the Verizon DBIR 2023 report.

  • This leads to average losses of 4,45 million euros per incident, with production halts of up to 48 hours and exposure of critical customer data.

  • Your career stalls against certified experts, while the company risks GDPR fines of up to 4% of revenue.

  • Invest now in this novice training to neutralize these threats and secure your infrastructure.

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 Hardening training objectives

  • Master the basics of Active Directory hardening in certified professional training.
  • Configure security policies to protect AD accounts and objects.
  • Deploy anti-attack mechanisms like LAPS and reinforced GPOs.
  • Optimize LDAP protocols for secure enterprise authentication.
  • Implement audits and monitoring to quickly detect vulnerabilities.
  • Acquire practical server administration skills to boost your IT career.

Program

Active Directory Hardening curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Active Directory Hardening Fundamentals: AD Architecture and Common Vulnerabilities (PowerShell, ADUC, diagrams)

Discover the pillars of Active Directory through practical exercises on a remote virtual lab, identify typical weaknesses such as default accounts and excessive privileges, configure initial diagnostic tools with PowerShell, analyze real breach cases, produce an initial vulnerability report, and prepare the ground for effective hardening, while integrating professional best practices from the first interactive session.

Module 2 : Active Directory Hardening Configuration: GPOs, Accounts, and Reinforced Access (Group Policy, LAPS, PowerShell scripts)

Dive into practical reinforcement of group policies to limit risks, implement LAPS for automatic local password rotation, secure domain controllers against pass-the-hash attacks, test simulated intrusion scenarios remotely, generate tested and deployable configurations, review common errors with personalized feedback, and consolidate your server administration skills through collaborative workshops tailored to professional needs.

Module 3 : Advanced Active Directory Hardening: Audits, Monitoring, and Best Practices (Event Viewer, Azure AD Connect, certifying deliverables)

Master advanced audit tools to monitor AD changes in real-time, integrate custom alerts with Event Viewer and PowerShell, explore hybridizations with Azure for cloud-ready hardening, simulate complete attacks like Kerberoasting to validate your defenses, produce a complete action plan with implementation roadmap, share experiences in a group, and obtain skills attestations ready for your CV in Qualiopi-certified enterprise training.

How Active Directory Hardening skills are assessed

  • Daily interactive quizzes on key AD hardening concepts.
  • Hands-on exercises evaluated in real-time by expert trainers.
  • Final project: complete hardening plan for a simulated domain.

How the Active Directory Hardening course is taught

  • Active pedagogy with 70% practical exercises on virtual labs.
  • Real case studies of companies victimized by Active Directory breaches.
  • Personalized remote support for a maximum of 10 participants.
  • Digital resources accessible for 6 months post-training.

Active Directory Hardening training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Active Directory Hardening - Securing Your Domains Against Attacks 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 Hardening - Securing Your Domains Against Attacks 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 - Securing Your Domains Against Attacks 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 Hardening 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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FAQ

Active Directory Hardening: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Active Directory Hardening training?+
Hands-on work runs on powerShell, ADUC, diagrams, group Policy, LAPS and powerShell scripts. Those tools come from the Active Directory Hardening 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 Hardening training?+
They can master the basics of Active Directory hardening in certified professional training, configure security policies to protect AD accounts and objects and deploy anti-attack mechanisms like LAPS and reinforced GPOs. Those are the stated objectives of the Active Directory Hardening program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Active Directory Hardening program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Active Directory Hardening Fundamentals: AD Architecture and Common Vulnerabilities (PowerShell, ADUC, diagrams). Day 2: Active Directory Hardening Configuration: GPOs, Accounts, and Reinforced Access (Group Policy, LAPS, PowerShell scripts). Day 3: Advanced Active Directory Hardening: Audits, Monitoring, and Best Practices (Event Viewer, Azure AD Connect, certifying deliverables). The Active Directory Hardening program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Active Directory Hardening training assessed?+
Assessment relies on daily interactive quizzes on key AD hardening concepts, hands-on exercises evaluated in real-time by expert trainers and final project: complete hardening plan for a simulated domain. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Active Directory Hardening program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Active Directory Hardening training cost per participant?+
Active Directory Hardening training costs $3,465 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $6,290 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 Hardening 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 Hardening 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 Hardening training?+
Basic knowledge of Windows Server, everyday use of Active Directory, and elementary PowerShell.
Is a certificate issued after Active Directory Hardening 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 Hardening 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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