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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


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    Meta

    Coding Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Software Design Patterns, Communication

    4.6
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    830 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Authentications, Scripting, Python Programming, Data Access, Identity and Access Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Python Development

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, GitHub, Generative AI, Test Script Development, Devops Tools, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Version Control, Debugging, Data Literacy, Flask (Web Framework), Scripting, Automation, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    751 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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 Azure, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Disaster Recovery

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Empathy, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Business Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Proposal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    809 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Science, C and C++, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Quantum computing, Computational Thinking, Computer Hardware, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Court Systems, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Laws, Appeals, Public Policies, Case Law, Immigration Law, Labor Compliance, Organizational Structure, Commercial Laws, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Policy Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Materiality of ESG Factors

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Workplace inclusivity, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Climate Change Programs, Investment Management, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application, Agile Methodology, Data Validation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    JavaScript Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event Monitoring, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    941 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation, Follow Through, Oral Expression, Creative Thinking, Goal Setting, Self-Discipline

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    376 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Coding Interview Preparation: Meta
  • Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials: Infosec
  • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
  • Managing Identity Services using AD DS and Microsoft Entra: SkillUp
  • Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Business Communication for the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University
  • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University
  • The Materiality of ESG Factors: University of Pennsylvania
  • CISSP Domain 8: Software development security: Infosec

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