Active Directory courses can help you learn user and group management, authentication protocols, and directory services architecture. You can build skills in configuring domain controllers, managing access permissions, and implementing security policies. Many courses introduce tools like PowerShell for automation, Active Directory Users and Computers for management tasks, and Group Policy Management Console for policy enforcement, providing practical experience in maintaining and securing network environments.

Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Information Technology, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Servers, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Self Service Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows PowerShell, File Management, Windows Servers, Remote Access Systems, Hyper-V, Public Key Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Windows, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Containerization, Server Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Docker (Software), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating System Administration, Hardening, Computer Networking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Network Troubleshooting, Group Policy, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Containerization, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, IT Infrastructure, Cloud-Based Integration, Authentications, Configuration Management, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Group Policy, Hyper-V, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Virtualization, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Windows PowerShell, Data Storage Technologies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Cyber Security Policies, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, System Configuration, Security Management, User Provisioning, Android (Operating System), Patch Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Authentications, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software As A Service, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Server Administration, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Disaster Recovery, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Knowledge of Apple Software, File Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months