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Active Directory Migration training objectives
- Consolidate and migrate an existing Active Directory to secure the enterprise forests and domains.
- Audit functional levels, trusts, and obsolete objects of an Active Directory forest.
- Design a simplified target architecture and the operational migration plan.
- Migrate users, groups, and computers while preserving access to resources.
- Handle security history and SID identifiers from legacy domains.
- Clean up and properly decommission the old domain after cutover.
Program
Active Directory Migration curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days
Module 1 : Forest Audit and Diagnostics (PowerShell, AD DS)
Perform a complete audit on a realistic lab environment including orphaned accounts and accumulated delegations. Analyze functional levels, trusts, and obsolete objects. Practical exercises to detect risks, produce a status report, and identify critical dependencies.
Module 2 : Target Design and Migration Planning (PowerShell)
Develop a simplified architecture based on audit results. Define the migration path with checkpoints and rollback procedures. Guided work on enterprise scenarios, modeling new OUs, and delegation strategies.
Module 3 : Object Migration and Access Preservation (ADMT, SID History)
Migrate users, groups, and computers in the lab environment. Use SID history to maintain resource access without manual reconfiguration. Real-world cutover cases with permission validation and conflict management.
Module 4 : Security History Management and Cleanup (PowerShell)
In-depth processing of SID history and inherited security identifiers. Clean up residual objects and obsolete policies. Lab exercises with post-migration access validation and preparation for decommissioning steps.
Module 5 : Decommissioning and Final Validation (GPO, PowerShell)
Controlled decommissioning of the legacy domain with full service verification. Apply target GPOs and perform robustness tests. Review deliverables, reflect on cutover procedures, and consolidate best practices for production environments.
How Active Directory Migration skills are assessed
- Hands-on exercises on a realistic lab environment
- Validation of migration and rollback procedures
- Finalized audit report and consolidation plan
How the Active Directory Migration course is taught
- Audit and diagnostics of an Active Directory forest
- Design and execution of a structured migration
- Advanced use of SID History and PowerShell
- Secure decommissioning and cleanup
Active Directory Migration training: access and practical arrangements
The Training Active Directory Migration - Consolidate Forests and 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 Migration - Consolidate Forests and 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 Migration - Consolidate Forests and 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 Migration 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
FAQ
Active Directory Migration: frequently asked questions
Which tools are used in Active Directory Migration training?+
Hands-on work runs on powerShell, AD DS, ADMT, SID History and GPO. Those tools come from the Active Directory Migration program itself, delivered remotely over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Active Directory Migration training?+
They can consolidate and migrate an existing Active Directory to secure the enterprise forests and domains, audit functional levels, trusts, and obsolete objects of an Active Directory forest and design a simplified target architecture and the operational migration plan. Those are the stated objectives of the Active Directory Migration program at Expert level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Active Directory Migration program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Forest Audit and Diagnostics (PowerShell, AD DS). Day 2: Target Design and Migration Planning (PowerShell). Day 3: Object Migration and Access Preservation (ADMT, SID History). Day 4: Security History Management and Cleanup (PowerShell). Day 5: Decommissioning and Final Validation (GPO, PowerShell). The Active Directory Migration program runs over 5 days, delivered remotely.
How is Active Directory Migration training assessed?+
Assessment relies on hands-on exercises on a realistic lab environment, validation of migration and rollback procedures and finalized audit report and consolidation plan. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Active Directory Migration program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Active Directory Migration training cost per participant?+
Active Directory Migration training costs $7,875 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $14,175 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 Migration training take?+
5 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 Migration 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 Migration training?+
Proven experience in Windows Server administration, advanced mastery of PowerShell and GPOs, hands-on practice with existing forests and domains.
Is a certificate issued after Active Directory Migration 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 Migration 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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