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Active Directory Courses

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.


Popular Active Directory Courses and Certifications


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    SkillUp

    Managing Identity Services using AD DS and Microsoft Entra

    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

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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD

    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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    647 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    A Complete Course on Windows Server Administration

    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

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    Packt

    Deploying Windows Clients & Managing Identities

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment

    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

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Foundations of Windows Server 2025 Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Servers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Microsoft Windows, Server Administration, Operating System Administration, Servers, System Configuration, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Implementation, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Network Security, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering Windows Server 2025

    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

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    Packt

    Advanced Windows Server 2025: Automation & Virtualization

    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

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    Packt

    Managing Resources, Security, and Networking in Windows 2025

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Computer Networking, Virtual Networking, Key Management, Active Directory, Firewall, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, Server Administration, Systems Administration, Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Network Security, Access Control, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Remote Access Systems, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, IT Automation, Software-Defined Networking, Wireless Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Automation, Network Routing, Encryption, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular active directory courses

  • Managing Identity Services using AD DS and Microsoft Entra: SkillUp
  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD: Microsoft
  • Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD: Microsoft
  • A Complete Course on Windows Server Administration: Packt
  • Deploying Windows Clients & Managing Identities: Packt
  • Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment: Google Cloud
  • Foundations of Windows Server 2025 Administration: Packt
  • Mastering Windows Server 2025: Packt
  • Advanced Windows Server 2025: Automation & Virtualization: Packt

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