Training Active Directory - Administer Secure Windows Domains

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: WEK487
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

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Why this program matters

  • Without intermediate Active Directory mastery, companies suffer 30% additional downtime from replication failures, costing an average of 5000€ per hour of outage.

  • Security gaps from misconfigured GPOs expose organizations to 80% of reported AD breaches in 2023, with GDPR fines up to 4% of revenue.

  • Novice admins lose 25h/week on manual tasks, blocking advancements and competitiveness.

  • In 2025, 65% of IT positions require advanced AD expertise, risking forced career change without certified skills.

  • Act to prevent these irreversible losses.

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Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

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Active Directory training objectives

  • Master the Active Directory architecture for professional environments
  • Manage users, groups, and OUs in an enterprise setting
  • Implement advanced GPOs to secure Active Directory
  • Configure replication and Active Directory sites in production
  • Optimize monitoring and troubleshooting with professional PowerShell
  • Deploy high availability Active Directory for business continuity

Program

Active Directory curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Active Directory Architecture: Modeling Secure Domains and Forests (AD DS, sites, PowerShell)

Dive into the design of a scalable Active Directory forest, install and configure domains with AD DS via graphical interface and PowerShell scripts, explore schemas and configuration partitions, perform practical exercises on inter-site replication, test high availability with additional servers, produce an enterprise-ready architecture diagram, and validate with trainer audit.

Module 2 : Active Directory Management: Users, Groups, and Advanced GPOs (OUs, delegation, scripting)

Create and manage users, dynamic groups, and structured OUs to optimize enterprise organization, deploy targeted GPOs for security policies and software deployment, practice granular administration delegation, automate bulk tasks via advanced PowerShell, simulate real-world scenarios such as Active Directory user migrations, generate compliance reports and rollback plans for smooth production rollout.

Module 3 : Active Directory Security and Optimization: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and High Availability (Azure AD Connect, diagnostic tools)

Strengthen Active Directory security with advanced audits, fine-grained ACLs, and protection against attacks, integrate Azure AD Connect for hybrid cloud environments, monitor replication and health via Event Viewer, PowerShell, and SCOM, troubleshoot common failures based on real enterprise cases, deploy RODC for remote sites, and finalize with the complete ongoing project including performance optimization and ready-to-use operational documentation.

How Active Directory skills are assessed

  • Technical MCQ on Active Directory architecture and GPOs
  • Practical assessment via PowerShell scripts and real configurations
  • Presentation of the ongoing project: functional Active Directory domain

How the Active Directory course is taught

  • Training delivered by an Active Directory expert trainer active in enterprise environments
  • Practical exercises on real virtual Windows Server labs
  • Ongoing project: build and secure a complete domain
  • Detailed course materials, scripts, and permanent online resources

Active Directory training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Active Directory - Administer Secure Windows Domains 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 - Administer Secure Windows Domains 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 - Administer Secure Windows Domains 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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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.

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FAQ

Active Directory: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Active Directory training?+
Hands-on work runs on AD DS, sites, powerShell, OUs, delegation and scripting. 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 the Active Directory architecture for professional environments, manage users, groups, and OUs in an enterprise setting and implement advanced GPOs to secure Active Directory. Those are the stated objectives of the Active Directory program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Active Directory program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Active Directory Architecture: Modeling Secure Domains and Forests (AD DS, sites, PowerShell). Day 2: Active Directory Management: Users, Groups, and Advanced GPOs (OUs, delegation, scripting). Day 3: Active Directory Security and Optimization: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and High Availability (Azure AD Connect, diagnostic tools). The Active Directory program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Active Directory training assessed?+
Assessment relies on technical MCQ on Active Directory architecture and GPOs, practical assessment via PowerShell scripts and real configurations and presentation of the ongoing project: functional Active Directory domain. 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 $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 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?+
Knowledge of Windows Server, TCP/IP, and basic PowerShell.
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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