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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


  • M

    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 (191) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    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

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Active Directory, Endpoint Detection and Response, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Threat Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Malware Protection, Data Governance, Threat Detection, User Accounts

    ★ 4.6 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    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

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    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 (647) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    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

    ★ 4 (6) · Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    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 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator SC-300 Exam Guide

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Management, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, AI Security, Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Management

    ★ 4.4 (97) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Confluence Administration, Security & Space Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Architecture, Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Documentation, Authentications, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Auditing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Audit Planning, Enterprise Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Maintainability, End User Training and Support, Control Panels

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular active directory courses

  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator: Packt
  • Managing Identity Services using AD DS and Microsoft Entra: SkillUp
  • Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills: Coursera
  • Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment: Google Cloud
  • A Complete Course on Windows Server Administration: Packt
  • Mastering Windows Server 2025: Packt
  • Deploying Windows Clients & Managing Identities: Packt
  • Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator SC-300 Exam Guide: Packt

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