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: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, User Provisioning, OAuth, User Accounts, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Cryptographic Protocols, Enterprise Security, Computer Security
Intermediate · 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: 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

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: Microsoft Servers, User Provisioning, Servers, Systems Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Scripting, Virtualization, Network Administration, Virtual Environment, File Systems, Information Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, User Provisioning, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Data Migration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, Microsoft Servers, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Servers, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, System Testing, Network Security, SQL
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Content Management Systems, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authentications, Data Management, Data Access, IT Security Architecture, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Provisioning, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Risk Management Framework, Event Monitoring, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Security Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Microsoft Servers, Containerization, Microsoft Windows, Docker (Software), Systems Administration, Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Servers, Load Balancing, Network Troubleshooting, Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, System Support, System Configuration, Shell Script
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months