Splunk Education is dedicated to empowering users with comprehensive learning paths that meet a variety of needs and learning styles. With an array of educational offerings, Splunk ensures that learners can access the right resources at their convenience.  Our portfolio Our training portfolio includes Free eLearning for those starting their journey, eLearning with Labs for hands-on practice, Instructor-led classes for personalized instruction, and Splunk Certification to validate expertise. Additionally, we provide a wealth of knowledge through Splunk YouTube How-Tos and Splunk Lantern, both updated regularly to reflect the latest functionalities and best practices in using our platform. Monthly course releases Every month, Splunk Education is excited to announce the rollout of new courses designed to equip users with the latest insights and tools necessary for mastering Splunk. Our offerings cater to various learning preferences, whether you prefer the dynamic environment of instructor-led sessions or the self-paced flexibility of eLearning. This consistent update not only helps learners stay current with the evolving tech landscape but also ensures they are well-versed in using Splunk to its full potential. Our updates extend beyond new courses; we also focus on enhancing existing content, sunsetting older materials, and introducing other significant educational developments. You can access the new courses directly here or via the banner on our Splunk Course Catalog page.  Non-English captioning A key aspect of our educational enhancements includes making learning accessible globally through the translation of our eLearning courses into multiple languages. By adding non-English captions, we extend our reach, allowing non-English speaking users to gain valuable skills in their native language. This initiative supports Splunk’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity in education. Each month brings new opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career with Splunk.    Stay updated with our latest offerings and continue to expand your Splunk expertise – proven to create career opportunities and support enterprise resilience. ... View more

June 2024 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with this month’s edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification program, and self-paced training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go Training You Gotta Take Deep dives | Instructor-led classes with labs Remember that time you clicked on the article about bottlenose dolphins and ended up on a travel site about the Maldives? We all do it. We deep dive because we’re curious! That’s why Splunk Education offers deep dive training classes led by seasoned instructors from Splunk Platform, to Security, to Observability. Now, there’s no need to click and click to get to the training you need to get the promotion you want that pays for the ticket to the Maldives you imagined. Splunk and our Authorized Learning Partners have the training options to fit your realities.  Gotta get that promotion | Take a deep dive into Splunk Last Minute Learning  | Grab a seat at the eleventh hour “It’s so hard to plan ahead,” or “I need more training now!” No matter your archetype, we’re here for you. Splunk’s Last Minute Learning provides opportunities to quickly add more courses or catch up on those you've postponed. Every week, we list upcoming instructor-led sessions with open seats. Simply sign up using your Splunk.com account and pay with your company training units or a credit card. It’s time management for every personality.  Gotta get training in | Last minute instructor-led courses Things You Needa Know Splunk Careers Report | Proof that Splunk proficiency will pay off If you missed it, insights from our latest Splunk Career Impact Survey proves that your hard work becoming proficient using Splunk is paying off. According to the survey results, very proficient practitioners of Splunk are 2.7 times more likely to get promoted, and those with Splunk certifications plus higher levels of Splunk proficiency reported earning approximately 131% more than their less-proficient peers. With your Splunk skills, you're on the way to future-proofing your career!  Needa be resilient | Learning Splunk is the way Your feedback is gold | Sign up for the Splunk User Research Program If you’re reading this newsletter, you’re likely pretty familiar with some of our Splunk products and solutions. And, if you’re a Splunk product user, you likely have some opinions. Well, we’d like to hear about them. So, register for upcoming Splunk User Research (SPLUXR) studies to share your experience and ensure Splunk products remain intuitive, accessible, and easy to use. While you’re in class, feel free to jot down your observations and thoughts and share those with us too. Needa be an influencer | Sign up for user research studies Places You’ll Wanna Go Back to university  | Splunk Academic Alliance program supports the next generation Frequenting the university library, dining hall, and rec center may be a distant memory for you, but it might not be for your early career colleagues or employees. That’s why you should get to know the Splunk Academic Alliance program. Offered by Splunk Education, we provide product donations and workforce development so academic institutions have equitable access to our software platform. The program includes a license for Splunk software and access to eLearning and more for qualifying not-for-profit universities – at no cost. Be part of closing the skills gap by sharing the value of Splunk Academic Alliance. Wanna go to university | Share the value and help support the next generation  Splunk Lantern Customer Success Center | Lighting the way If you know you know. Splunk is committed to all-things-education by providing free, self-paced online courses on cybersecurity, which can be structured by learning path to support varying levels of expertise and interest. Also free and always available is the Splunk Lantern Customer Success Center. Lantern is designed to “light your way” so you can take your knowledge to the next level with expertly-written documentation designed to guide your optimal usage of Splunk. Needa light the way | Splunk Lantern makes it clear Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) Go Deep | Register for Security and Observability Tech Talks  Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter   Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.    Answer to Index This: A hole ... View more

Thank you to everyone in the Splunk Community who joined us for .conf24 – starting with Splunk University and ending with a remarkable Search Party. It was your engagement, excitement, and growth mindset that made this year’s annual user conference so rewarding and memorable. Kicking things off with Splunk University Brought to you by Splunk Education, Splunk University has become the precursor to .conf24 and a way to get attendees wondering just what’s possible with Splunk. This year, we offered 17 Splunk University 1-, 2-, and 3-day bootcamps designed to train students to be more proficient using Splunk. We are happy to report that almost 1,200 students walked away with more skills and hands-on experience – not to mention a limited-edition long-sleeve Splunk University t-shirt! Consider attending next year to round out your Splunk skills and experience or to get a taste of what Splunk Education offers all year round.  Splunk Certification pop-up testing center Did you know that Splunk users who are Splunk Certified are 2.3 times more likely to be promoted than their non-certified peers? It’s true, which is why each year we offer an on-site exam center with discounts on all of our Splunk Certifications. This year, the center was buzzing with activity as curious learners asked questions, got registered on the spot, and passed their exams. The results were impressive with the team administering almost 900 exams. Then, we celebrated everyone’s hard work with the “Bragging Rights Spotlight” networking event to show our appreciation, generate more curiosity throughout the conference, and foster more community collaboration. Find out more about getting Splunk Certified today! Getting to know the community in the Source=*Pavilion We were thrilled to meet almost 700 of our community members at The Education Station in the Source=*Pavilion where we shared information about Learning Paths, Splunk Certification, Splunk Academic Alliance, our Authorized Learning Partner program, and Cisco Learning and Certification. We hope you had a chance to stop by, leave us a wish on our Knowledge Tree, grab a few sustainable giveaways, and have your picture taken in our Splunk Education Show Photo Cube. It was such a blast! Learn more about everything that Splunk Education has to offer.  Hands on learning with Hands on Labs Even if you weren’t able to attend one of our bootcamps, we brought Splunk University into the .conf24 experience with 14 unique Hands on Lab sessions, allowing participants to dive deeper into Splunk capabilities. These labs were supported by experienced Splunk Education instructors and proctors who set up a use case and guided learners through the best approach to using Splunk to solve them. If you missed this opportunity, check out our self-paced eLearning with labs – accessible anytime, anywhere.  Stream it to believe it If you were heads down at work and could not join us onsite at .conf24, there are still opportunities to capture the vibe! The Splunk Global Broadcast featured dozens of learning sessions including three that were dedicated to Splunk Education and how it can support your career – through skills advancement or by helping you ensure that Splunk is optimized for your enterprise. You can watch the Global Broadcast here.    As we reflect on these moments, we want to express our deepest appreciation to all members of the Splunk Community. Your active participation and eagerness to learn and connect make Splunk events a success. We look forward to continuing this journey with you and seeing you at future events – or just here on the Community site!   Stay Splunky and keep exploring the limitless possibilities of Splunk!    – Callie Skokos on Behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

May 2024 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with a Special Edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education – this month with a focus on all-things .conf24. We hope the updates about our courses, certification program, and self-paced training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go  Training You Gotta Take All the bootcamps | If you know, you know Longer days, warmer temps, and dining alfresco. Add Splunk University to the mix and it’ll be your summer to remember. Splunk University offers you an in-person opportunity to enhance your Splunk skills through 3-, 2-, and 1-day bootcamps, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities. So, register today for bootcamps galore between June 9-11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Gotta get summer vibes | Register for Splunk University bootcamps Last Minute Learning  | Grab a seat at the eleventh hour Whether you’re a procrastinator or on that Sigma grindset, we’ve got you covered. Last Minute Learning from Splunk offers you the option to get more learning courses under your belt faster, or make up for the courses you’ve been putting off. Each week, we share a list of the upcoming instructor-led classes that still have seats available. Just register with your Splunk.com account and use your company training units or a credit card to purchase.  Gotta get training in | Last minute instructor-led courses Things You Needa Know New badge | “I survived summer in Vegas”  Just kidding. The badge isn’t called “I survived summer in Vegas.” It’s called the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (CDE) and it’s awarded for passing the new certification exam only available onsite at .conf24 in Las Vegas between June 11-14, 2024. This is a beta exam, so registration is free. But, there’s a catch (errr, a prerequisite): You gotta have the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (CDA) certification – read more below. How good will it feel to head home with a new hoodie, loads of swag, and a new certification?  Needa new certification | Get your CDE at .conf24  Bring your prerequisite | Necessary for earning that coveted certification  Hey, look up! Did you catch the article about the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (CDE) certification? It’s an awesome opportunity for you to add a new certification to your resume for free in Las Vegas at .conf24.  But, to sit for this exam, you’ll need to take the prerequisite – the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (CDA) exam before you go. Even though it’s Vegas, we don’t recommend gambling on this. Get prepped for the test.  Needa know about the prereq | Take the CDA exam before Vegas Places You’ll Wanna Go The Spotlight Theater  | Certification bragging encouraged  Now that you know all about the Spunk Certification options available onsite at .conf24, consider celebrating with us. This year at .conf24, we will be celebrating the hard work and dedication of everyone who has earned a Splunk Certification during our “Bragging Rights Spotlight” celebration and networking event – Wednesday, June 12 from 5-6 p.m. at the Spotlight Theater in the source=*pavilion. Enjoy appetizers and beverages, music, photo ops, and more.    Wanna go celebrate | Brag about your certifications  Education Station | Visit us on the show floor at .conf24 The show floor at .conf24 is called the source=*pavilion and it’s the place to learn about Splunk, grab some fun swag, and make some new friends. Visit us at the Education Station where you can get rooted in education. Explore your Splunk learning options in a relaxed and engaging environment, then capture the experience with a fun photo. Before you go, visit our Knowledge Tree, “leave” us a wish, then take a gift.  Wanna go to the show | Education Station makes it fun   Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) Go Deep Dive | Register for Security and Observability Tech Talks  Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter   Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.  Answer to Index This: .conf – also known as the annual Splunk user conference   ... View more

Dive into the deep end of data by earning a Splunk Certification at .conf24. We're enticing you again this year with an onsite testing center and budget-friendly exam prices. Elevate your Splunk savvy and turbocharge your salary with a Splunk industry-recognized certification — from platform to security and observability. Massive Markdown on Exam Fees Exams onsite at .conf24 are just $25 USD – a nice cool 80% off the usual rate. But, you've gotta be at .conf24 in Vegas to grab this hot deal. Exclusive Onsite Beta Exam Excitement If you haven’t already heard, we’re dropping a brand-new FREE Beta Splunk certification exam at .conf24. Jetting to Vegas for Splunk .conf24 or Splunk University? This is your golden ticket to be among the first to earn the fresh Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (CDE) exam. If you're wavering on whether to register, perhaps snagging this elite cert will be the nudge you need. Beta Certification Deets and Prerequisite The CDE will allow you to show off your prowess in wielding security tools via Splunk Enterprise and Enterprise Security. But, just a heads up: you must have the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (CDA) cert in order to sit for the CDE exam. CDA Prerequisite is now on the House  We’re so pumped about the new CDE Certification that we’re giving the CDA Certification – your gateway to CDE – for FREE, but only onsite at .conf24. Don't let a little prerequisite hassle keep you from our latest and greatest Splunk Certification.    Certification Testing Center Timetable  Toscana 3608 -- The Venetian - Tuesday: Noon to 5:00 PM - Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM - Thursday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Friday: 8:00 AM to Noon   Already on the .conf24 list? Lock in your exam slot ASAP to snag the time that suits you best! Your .conf24 discount will kick in at checkout. First-time Splunk cert challenger? Get started by creating your Splunk.com account. Then link up your accounts using this registration form (needs a splunk.com login via STEP). ... View more

As if Splunk University, in Las Vegas, in-person, with three days of bootcamps and labs weren’t enough, now you can head to class in style with a new, exclusive Splunk University long-sleeve tee. Just register for Splunk University and .conf24 and collect your free gift onsite at .conf24.   Dive into the extraordinary world of Splunk University! Far from your everyday educational event, we bring our vibrant community of customer-users together for an fun-filled journey of career growth and skills-building. Choose from 1-, 2-, or 3-day bootcamps packed with hands-on activities and unbeatable networking opportunities. Come to enhance your Splunk skills, leave feeling empowered and inspired.    Pro Tip: We've got several open seats for our popular Transitioning to Cloud Bootcamp, ITSI Administrator Bootcamp, Architect Bootcamp, andObservability Bootcamps -- see details below!   Bootcamp Deep Dive – In Your New Splunk Tee Prepare to embark on a journey filled with learning opportunities tailored to all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced user, we've got you covered with a diverse range of sessions designed to meet your needs. Here's a glimpse of what awaits you: Three-day Bootcamps (Sunday through Tuesday) | 240 Training Units Name Description Power User Bootcamp This three-day Bootcamp takes you from A-Z for a Splunk Power User, including topics on how to search, manipulate, correlate, and model data. It combines content from the following courses: Working with Time, Statistical Processing, Comparing Values, Result Modification, Creating Knowledge Objects, Creating Field Extractions, Correlation Analysis, and Data Models. Enterprise Administrator Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares administrators to install, configure, and deploy on-prem Splunk environments. It combines content from Splunk Enterprise System Administration and Splunk Enterprise Data Administration. Advanced Enterprise Administrator Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares administrators to install, configure, and troubleshoot standalone and clustered Splunk deployments. It combines content from Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cluster Administration. App Developer Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares developers to visualize, integrate, and package data in Splunk. It combines content from Advanced Dashboards and Visualizations, Building Splunk Apps and Developing with Splunk’s REST API. Observability Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares DevOps and SRE teams to use Splunk Observability Cloud to monitor and troubleshoot their microservice and monolithic application environments. It combines content from: Introduction to Splunk Observability Cloud, Fundamentals of Metrics Monitoring, Using Splunk APM, Configuring Tracing and Profiling, Using Splunk RUM, and Using Splunk Synthetic Monitoring. Analytics and Data Science Bootcamp This two-day Bootcamp prepares users to perform more scientific analysis on their data with the Machine Learning Toolkit. It includes content from Splunk for Analytics & Data Science.     Two-day Bootcamps (Monday through Tuesday) | 180 Training Units Name Description ITSI Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares IT practitioners to install, design, implement, monitor and maintain mission-critical services in IT Service Intelligence. It includes new content and content from Using ITSI and Implementing ITSI. Enterprise Security Analyst Bootcamp This two-day Bootcamp prepares security practitioners to identify and track security incidents in Splunk Enterprise Security. It includes content from Using Splunk Enterprise Security. Enterprise Security Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares architects and systems administrators to install, configure and manage Splunk Enterprise Security. It includes content from Administering Splunk Enterprise Security. Cloud Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares new administrators to manage users and get data in Splunk Cloud. It includes content from Splunk Cloud Administration. NOTE: This bootcamp is for Splunk Cloud Administrators who are new to Splunk. If you have experience as a Splunk Administrator on-premise, or have taken the Splunk System and / or Data Administration courses, the Transition to Cloud Bootcamp (1-day) is designed for you. SOAR Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares security practitioners to configure, manage, and use SOAR to investigate, analyze, and automate response to security incidents. It combines content from Investigating Incidents, Administering SOAR, and Developing SOAR Playbooks.     One-day Bootcamps (repeats each day; Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday) | 100 Training Units Name Description Dashboard Studio Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp is designed for power users who want to learn best practices for building dashboards and forms in Dashboard Studio. It combines content from Introduction to Dashboards and Dynamic Dashboards. Transition to Cloud Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp highlights key differences between Splunk Enterprise deployed on-premises and Splunk Enterprise Cloud to allow Splunk Administrators to transition to Splunk Cloud. It includes content from Transitioning to Cloud. NOTE: This bootcamp is designed for experienced Splunk Administrators who have worked with Splunk Enterprise on-premise and are newly responsible for Splunk Cloud Administration. If you are new to Splunk, the Cloud Administrator Bootcamp (2-day) is designed for you. Architect Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp prepares Splunk architects to design, plan, and implement a Splunk deployment. It includes content from Architecting Splunk Enterprise Deployments. ITSI Analysts Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp prepares IT practitioners to monitor and visualize services, investigate issues and integrate dashboards. This course contains content from Using ITSI and additional new content. Blue Team Academy: Cybersecurity Defense Analyst Essentials This one-day bootcamp combines Splunk knowledge with security best practices to bring new analysts up to speed fast. Get hands-on practice working events and hunting for threats using Splunk Core and Enterprise Security. Blue Team Academy: Cybersecurity Defense Engineer In this one-day bootcamp you will learn to optimize SOC workflows using Splunk Enterprise Security and Splunk SOAR. We will explore the art and realities of crafting correlation and risk rules, as well as the basics of automating with SOAR playbooks.   Test Your New Knowledge Take your bootcamp game to the next level with on-site Splunk Certification. At .conf24, you'll have the opportunity to take any Splunk certification exam with PearsonVUE in Las Vegas for only $25 — a steal considering the usual $130 value. Don't miss this chance to showcase your expertise and stand out in the crowd – with a new badge and a new Splunk University long-sleeve t-shirt!   Then, celebrate with us at the “Bragging Rights Spotlight Event” on June 12 in the source=*Pavilion on the Spotlight Stage. RSVP here.   Don’t miss out on Splunk University! Invest in your professional development and take your Splunk expertise to new heights in Las Vegas, June 9-11 and then stay for the fun and excitement of .conf24. Learn more about the full Splunk University and conf24 experience here.  Happy Learning!   – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

We’re excited to announce a new Splunk certification exam being released at .conf24! If you’re headed to Vegas for Splunk .conf24 or Splunk University, this is your exclusive opportunity to be one of the first to take the new Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (CDE) exam. And, if you’re still on the fence about registering this year, then maybe earning this coveted certification is just the incentive you need to make your final decision. Beta Certification Details and Prerequisite The Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer is an advanced certification that demonstrates an individual’s skills in using security defense tools with Splunk Enterprise and Enterprise Security. You can find out more about the learning track here. Please also note that you must hold the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (CDA) certification in order to take the CDE exam.  Register Today for the Beta Exam Validate your security defense skills and become a Splunk Certified CDE. This is a beta exam, so it’s FREE to register and only available at .conf24 in Las Vegas from June 11 through June 14, 2024. Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot today here.  Take Other Discounted Certification Exams in Vegas Oh, and while you’re with us in Vegas, you can also take any Splunk certification exam with Pearson VUE on-site at .conf24 for only $25 (a $130 value). Can’t wait to see you there!  Get More Information About Splunk Certification If you’re still learning about Splunk Education and the certification exams Splunk offers, we’ve got you covered: Find out more about Splunk Certification Share the value of Splunk Certification with your boss or organization Convince your boss to send you to Splunk University and .conf24  Hope to see you in Las Vegas with a new CDE certification under your belt! (If you can’t get to Vegas, watch for your future opportunity to take the CDA beta certification exam through PearsonVue.)   Oh, and please join us for the "Bragging Rights Spotlight" celebration and networking event while you're with us at .conf24.    Happy Learning!   Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

April 2024 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification, and technical training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go  Training You Gotta Take It’s a Prerequisite | Critical to Getting that FREE Cert in Vegas!  You know that feeling when you finish the last episode of House of the Dragon and have to wait two years for the next season? Well, we don’t do that to you at Splunk! We’re already back with another free certification at .conf24 in Vegas this summer – the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (CDE). But, to sit for this exam at .conf24, you’ll need to take the prerequisite – the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (CDA) before you go! Think of it as the prequel in the next episode of your career. Gotta Get ‘Pre-Qualified’ | Take the CDA Exam Before Vegas  Last Minute Learning  | Find Out What’s Coming Soon Whether you’re a procrastinator or on that Sigma grindset, we’ve got you covered. Last Minute Learning from Splunk offers you the option to get more learning courses under your belt faster, or make up for the courses you’ve been putting off. Each week, we share a list of the upcoming instructor-led classes that still have seats available. Just register with your Splunk.com account and use your company training units or a credit card to purchase.  Gotta Get it In | Last Minute Instructor-led Courses Things You Needa Know 5 Ways to Learn | Infographic Lays it Out You may be an old fan of the Jackson Five, or maybe you’re into the more modern Ben Folds Five, or perhaps you air guitar to Five for Fighting. But, have you tuned into the Five Ways to Learn Splunk and Supercharge Your Career Growth Infographic? Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the data-driven universe, there's something for everyone with Splunk Education. Our latest infographic tells the story in five harmonious steps. Happy humming – and enjoy the earworm while you’re at it.  Needa Know the Five Ways | Tune into the Infographic Certification Pays | Roll the Video  Got a minute? Watch and learn why your Splunk Certifications are paying off. According to a recent survey of Splunk users from our community, those who had earned Splunk Certification earned 31% more than their uncertified peers. And, if you’re a business leader who is invested in the success of your organization, you are likely among the 86% who feel they’re in a stronger competitive position because of their teams’ Splunk-certified skills. Get the 60-second, fast-paced pitch about the way Splunk Certifications are impacting careers. Needa Know Why Certification Pays | Watch the Video Places You’ll Wanna Go Summer School | Join Us for Splunk University in Las Vegas  We can probably all remember back to the days when the thought of having to take summer school classes would be just the motivation needed to get heads-down on that last school paper or study longer for the final exam. Back then, going to summer school was not cool. But, now there’s Splunk University happening this summer in Las Vegas between June 9-11, 2024. You’ll never be too cool for school with our bootcamps and labs sure to take your career to new heights.  Wanna Go to Summer School | Find Out About the Vibe YouTube | For the Shorts Bermuda, cargo, daisy-dukes, and Changing the UI theme. What’s the connection? These are all types of shorts. Our Splunk How-To YouTube channel now offers videos like “Changing the Ui theme” in YouTube Shorts – the short-form section on YouTube that allows creators to upload 60-second videos on targeted topics. So now when you’re looking for a quick answer to a Splunk feature or process, search for the short, watch the tip, and get back to Splunking in no time. Wanna Go To YouTube | Try on Our Shorts Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.  Answer to Index This: A ton ... View more

If you know, you know! Splunk University is the vibe this summer so register today for bootcamps galore between June 9-11, 2024 in Las Vegas.    Splunk University sets itself apart from traditional educational events. It offers our community of customer-users an opportunity to enhance their Splunk skills through 3-, 2-, and 1-day bootcamps, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities, leaving them feeling empowered and inspired. What to Expect Prepare to embark on a journey filled with learning opportunities tailored to all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced user, we've got you covered with a diverse range of sessions designed to meet your needs. Here's a glimpse of what awaits you: Bootcamp Deep Dive Three-day Bootcamps (Sunday through Tuesday) | 240 Training Units (using training units) Name Description Power User Bootcamp This three-day Bootcamp takes you from A-Z for a Splunk Power User, including topics on how to search, manipulate, correlate, and model data. It combines content from the following courses: Working with Time, Statistical Processing, Comparing Values, Result Modification, Creating Knowledge Objects, Creating Field Extractions, Correlation Analysis, and Data Models. Enterprise Administrator Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares administrators to install, configure, and deploy on-prem Splunk environments. It combines content from Splunk Enterprise System Administration and Splunk Enterprise Data Administration. Advanced Enterprise Administrator Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares administrators to install, configure, and troubleshoot standalone and clustered Splunk deployments. It combines content from Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cluster Administration. App Developer Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares developers to visualize, integrate, and package data in Splunk. It combines content from Advanced Dashboards and Visualizations, Building Splunk Apps and Developing with Splunk’s REST API. Observability Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares DevOps and SRE teams to use Splunk Observability Cloud to monitor and troubleshoot their microservice and monolithic application environments. It combines content from: Introduction to Splunk Observability Cloud, Fundamentals of Metrics Monitoring, Using Splunk APM, Configuring Tracing and Profiling, Using Splunk RUM, and Using Splunk Synthetic Monitoring. Analytics and Data Science Bootcamp This two-day Bootcamp prepares users to perform more scientific analysis on their data with the Machine Learning Toolkit. It includes content from Splunk for Analytics & Data Science.     Two-day Bootcamps (Monday through Tuesday) | 180 Training Units (using training units) Name Description ITSI Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares IT practitioners to install, design, implement, monitor and maintain mission-critical services in IT Service Intelligence. It includes new content and content from Using ITSI and Implementing ITSI. Enterprise Security Analyst Bootcamp This two-day Bootcamp prepares security practitioners to identify and track security incidents in Splunk Enterprise Security. It includes content from Using Splunk Enterprise Security. Enterprise Security Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares architects and systems administrators to install, configure and manage Splunk Enterprise Security. It includes content from Administering Splunk Enterprise Security. Cloud Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares new administrators to manage users and get data in Splunk Cloud. It includes content from Splunk Cloud Administration. NOTE: This bootcamp is for Splunk Cloud Administrators who are new to Splunk. If you have experience as a Splunk Administrator on-premise, or have taken the Splunk System and / or Data Administration courses, the Transition to Cloud Bootcamp (1-day) is designed for you. SOAR Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares security practitioners to configure, manage, and use SOAR to investigate, analyze, and automate response to security incidents. It combines content from Investigating Incidents, Administering SOAR, and Developing SOAR Playbooks.     One-day Bootcamps (repeats each day; Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday) | 100 Training Units  (using training units) Name Description Dashboard Studio Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp is designed for power users who want to learn best practices for building dashboards and forms in Dashboard Studio. It combines content from Introduction to Dashboards and Dynamic Dashboards. Transition to Cloud Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp highlights key differences between Splunk Enterprise deployed on-premises and Splunk Enterprise Cloud to allow Splunk Administrators to transition to Splunk Cloud. It includes content from Transitioning to Cloud. NOTE: This bootcamp is designed for experienced Splunk Administrators who have worked with Splunk Enterprise on-premise and are newly responsible for Splunk Cloud Administration. If you are new to Splunk, the Cloud Administrator Bootcamp (2-day) is designed for you. Architect Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp prepares Splunk architects to design, plan, and implement a Splunk deployment. It includes content from Architecting Splunk Enterprise Deployments. ITSI Analysts Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp prepares IT practitioners to monitor and visualize services, investigate issues and integrate dashboards. This course contains content from Using ITSI and additional new content. Blue Team Academy: Cybersecurity Defense Analyst Essentials This one-day bootcamp combines Splunk knowledge with security best practices to bring new analysts up to speed fast. Get hands-on practice working events and hunting for threats using Splunk Core and Enterprise Security. Blue Team Academy: Cybersecurity Defense Engineer In this one-day bootcamp you will learn to optimize SOC workflows using Splunk Enterprise Security and Splunk SOAR. We will explore the art and realities of crafting correlation and risk rules, as well as the basics of automating with SOAR playbooks.   Get Splunk Certified On-Site Too! Elevate your bootcamp game by validating your skills with on-site Splunk Certification. At .conf24, you'll have the opportunity to take any Splunk certification exam with PearsonVUE in Las Vegas for only $25 — a steal considering the usual $130 value. Don't miss this chance to showcase your expertise and stand out in the crowd!    🏆 Then, celebrate with us at the “Bragging Rights Spotlight Event” on June 12 in the source=*Pavilion on the Spotlight Stage. 🏆   Don’t miss out on Splunk University! Invest in your professional development and take your Splunk expertise to new heights in Las Vegas, June 9-11 and then stay for the fun and excitement of .conf24. Learn more about the full Splunk University and conf24 experience here.    Happy Learning!   – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

If you’re a Spiunk Certified practitioner, then you will be excited by this validation –  all that hard work is paying off. According to a recent survey of Splunk users from our community, those who had earned Splunk Certification earned 31% more than their uncertified peers.  And, if you’re a business leader who is invested in the success of your organization, you are likely among the 86% who feel they’re in a stronger competitive position because of their teams’ Splunk-certified skills.  Let’s Roll the Video  These are just a few of the powerful metrics that point to the career-impacting value of getting Splunk Certified. If you want the 60-second, fast-paced pitch about the way Splunk Certifications are impacting careers, check out our latest video.  And, There’s More… You can also learn more about how proficiency in Splunk supports resilience, career growth, and gaining a competitive edge by checking out the 2023 Splunk Career Impact Report.    And, Don’t Forget about Vegas Register today to schedule and take any exam onsite at .conf24 in Las Vegas. The Splunk Certification testing center will be up and running from Tuesday, June 11 to Friday, June 14, 2024. Get all the details here!    Happy Learning!   - Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

Are you working out a Splunk use case and need some guidance? Or maybe you’re getting prepped for a new Splunk Certification? Either way, we have opportunities to help you reach those goals through our instructor-led, virtual training courses. January 2, 2025 Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise (9:00 a.m. APAC Singapore Time) Architecting Splunk Enterprise Deployments (9:00 a.m. APAC Singapore Time) Transitioning to Splunk Cloud (9:00 a.m. APAC Singapore Time) Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise (9:00 a.m. EMEA CET Time) Creating Classic Dashboards (9:00 a.m. EMEA GMT Time) January 3, 2025 Leveraging Lookups and Subsearches (9:00 a.m. APAC Singapore Time) Administering Splunk SOAR (9:00 a.m. EMEA CET Time) January 6, 2025 Using Splunk Observability Cloud Terraform Provider (9:00 a.m. AMER EST Time) Investigating Incidents with Splunk SOAR (9:00 a.m. AMER PST Time) Exploring and Analyzing Data with Splunk (9:00 a.m. AMER PST Time) Splunk Enterprise System Administration (9:00 a.m. AMER PST Time) Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise (9:00 a.m. AMER PST Time) Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise (9:00 a.m. AMER EST Time) Splunk Enterprise System Administration (9:00 a.m. APAC Singapore Time) Splunk Cloud Administration (9:00 a.m. EMEA GMT Time) Space is limited, so hurry! Select the class that interests you and get enrolled today!  Watch for weekly opportunities to get those classes under your belt -- at the last minute!  Happy Learning!    – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew Subscribe today!   ... View more

March 2024 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification, and technical training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go  Training You Gotta Take More for Free | A Key to Prepping for Your Exam  If you’re on a security path and working toward earning your Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Analyst Certification, you’ll want to tune into this one! The Data and Tools for Defense Analyst course is the fourth in a learning path designed for this certification exam prep – building on the general security knowledge we’ve presented in previous courses. This one will teach you about the specific data and tools that you will need to be a cyber defense analyst successfully investigating security events.  Gotta Get the Free Stuff | Data and Tools for Defense Analyst  Free Certification | Take Your Exams Again at .conf24 in June Our annual Splunk user conference, affectionately known as .conf, offers so many ways to learn. In fact, we offer deeply-discounted rates on dozens of Splunk Certifications. Similar to last year, we are offering another free certification at .conf24 – the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (CDE). To take advantage of this, you’ll need to take the prerequisite – the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (CDA). So, if you want to take the free certification at .conf24, sit for the CDA exam before you go!  Gotta Get Certified | Take the CDA Before .conf24 Things You Needa Know Earning More | Splunk Proficiency Makes Good “Cents”   Did you know that Splunk users with certifications and higher levels of Splunk proficiency reported earning approximately 131% more than their peers? Or that 73% of users credited Splunk certification as a contributing factor to earning a promotion? There are dozens of career-impacting effects of Splunk proficiency coupled with Splunk certification. Get more value out of your Splunk investment and boost your earning power with our wide range of certification options. Needa Know the Details | Read Up on Splunk Certification Mapping Out Your Learning Journey | Six Easy Steps Splunk Education makes learning accessible to everyone, everywhere and in multiple languages. Self-paced courses let you absorb Splunk at your comfort and convenience, while seasoned Splunk instructors take learners through more advanced courses, providing coaching and guidance along the way. You can find out more in our new Splunk Education e-book along with six easy steps to guide your cybersecurity learning journey – with coursework and programs that hone in on what’s needed to identify and remediate new, AI-driven attacks and exploitations.  Needa Know the Steps | Download the E-Book Places You’ll Wanna Go Las Vegas to Pre-Game | Splunk University, June 9-11, 2024 Head to Las Vegas a few days ahead of .conf24 to hone your Splunk skills with classroom instruction and labs at Splunk University. From beginner to advanced, there's something for everyone with 3-, 2-, and 1-day bootcamps covering a range of Splunk topics including Power User Essentials, Enterprise Administration, App Development, Observability, and many more! Plus, you’ll have the chance to validate your skills with Splunk Certification at a discounted rate during .conf24. Wanna Learn with Hands-on Bootcamps | Find out More and Register The Splunk Community | Connect with Us  Humans are social creatures. From tribes, to villages, to communities. Cruise on over to our Splunk Community where members come from around the globe and from all walks of life to learn, get inspired, and share knowledge. Our community is organized into programs and experiences so you can get helpful and important resources and information about using Splunk – all with a fun group of humans.  Wanna Go Together | Join Our Community Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.    Answer to Index This: One   ... View more

Are you ready to level up your Splunk game? Then, let’s get you certified live at .conf24 – our annual user conference where attendees learn about Splunk by doing, hearing, and watching!  What is Splunk Certification? Splunk Certification isn't just a badge—it's your ticket to higher earnings and more opportunities in the tech world. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, there's a certification for you. And here's the icing on the cake: Splunk certified practitioners earn almost 31% more than those without the stamp of approval. Part of the Splunk Education family, the Splunk Certification program currently offers a dozen certifications designed to validate different areas of expertise. From observability to security, users to administrators, there’s a certification for you. And, at .conf24, you can take any of our Splunk certification exams on-site with PearsonVUE for just $25—that's a steal compared to the usual $130 registration fee.  Registration and Dates So, register today to schedule and take any exam onsite in Las Vegas. The Splunk Certification testing center will be up and running from Tuesday, June 11 to Friday, June 14, 2024. Register with PearsonVUE to save your seat in Vegas.  Exclusive Bonus Certification Available On-site Only  Psst...if you’re on the fence about attending live, maybe this will help you decide. We're offering a *free* beta exam: Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Certified Engineer certification exclusively available during .conf24 this year. It's the next big thing in our Cybersecurity Defense track and only available for those who have already earned their Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Certified Analyst  certification. Registration is not open yet for the free beta exam, but be sure to register for the Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Certified Analyst certification so you’ll be ready to take the Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Certified Engineer certification when you arrive PRO Tip: Don't get caught in the registration hustle. Create your splunk.com account and connect it to  PearsonVUE  to generate your Splunk ID before you roll into Vegas. It's a breeze to register, but give us 24-48 hours to establish your accounts and then you’re good to go. Please follow steps 1 through 4 of the Exam Registration Tutorial to create your Splunk ID. Already have a Splunk ID? You’re good to go to schedule your exam at .conf24! Get ready to collect a new badge, show off your Splunk skills, and take your career to even higher heights. Register today and we’ll see you at .conf24! Oh, and please join us at the Bragging Rights Spotlight networking event!    See you there! -Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the data-driven universe, there's something for everyone with Splunk Education.   If you’re looking for “just the facts,” we got you. Skim through our newest infographic to discover how Splunk Education can strengthen your proficiency, build foundational skills at your own pace, deepen core knowledge with hands-on learning, demonstrate mastery with certifications, and share knowledge with industry peers. Here's a sneak peek at just some of what you'll discover: Click here to view/download the full infographic   So, are you ready to unleash your full potential with Splunk Education? Go to Splunk Education to enroll in your first or next course and take your learning adventure to new places today.    – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

February 2024 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification, and technical training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go  Training You Gotta Take How-Tos on the ‘Tube | 20K Splunky Subscribers Who doesn’t hit up YouTube when their dryer has stopped drying or their washer has stopped washing? So why not use YouTube to solve those Splunk use cases that you know will help your organization be more resilient? Our Splunk Education videos offer just-in-time answers and tutorials – whether you've just installed Splunk or are a seasoned user – covering search, security, visualizations, machine learning, dashboards, Splunk APIs, indexing, and much more. Ready. Set. Play. Fix.  Gotta Get Splunking | How-To on YouTube New Releases | Training is Streaming Much like that obscure documentary about Amelia Earhart you found on Netflix, there are hundreds of ways to learn something new on the Splunk Training and Enablement Platform (STEP). Digging deeper on things you already know is a valuable way to improve your outlook and your opportunities, so get started by exploring courses tailored to your interests in security, cloud, and observability. We stream new releases almost daily. Just call us STEPflix. Gotta Get Current | Tune into New Releases Things You Needa Know How to Build Resilience | Splunk Education E-Book Mental resilience. Physical resilience. Digital resilience. We’ve all had challenges that required us to tap into resilience, but sometimes we do it without the best resources. At Splunk Education, we want digital resilience to come easier by creating learning paths and growing our training curriculum. In fact, our new Splunk Education e-book is designed to guide your cybersecurity learning journey – with coursework and programs that hone in on what’s needed to identify and remediate new, AI-driven attacks and exploitations.  Needa Know the Value | Download the E-Book What the Future Holds | Executive Perspectives It’s hard to read a headline today without seeing the acronym, AI. In fact, Predictions 2024, the annual report from Splunk senior leadership is heavily focused on AI's omnipresence – underscoring its inevitable influence on cybersecurity dynamics. But, don’t worry, you’re not in this alone! Read more about how Splunk Education is supporting the future of cybersecurity and how to use our new Splunk Education e-book to guide the cybersecurity learning journey in this AI-dominated era. In the words of famous management consultant Peter Drucker, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Needa Know Some Predictions | Read the Blog Places You’ll Wanna Go Global Classrooms | Authorized Learning Partners Make it Possible  Have you ever wondered if there’s a way to learn Splunk besides using our self-paced courses or attending our virtual courses delivered by Splunk instructors? Welp there is! Thanks to the Splunk Authorized Learning Partner (ALP) program, learners like you can get training in your own region, timezone, and language. Discover more and explore how you can increase educational opportunities and deepen your understanding of Splunk by engaging with our ALPs. Splunk training is coming to a classroom near you.  Wanna Learn on Your Terms | Read More About the Program Go Learn on Campus | New Video Shares the Experience  At Splunk, we’re growing talent today for the benefit of society tomorrow. Whether you’re a seasoned tech professional, a leader in an organization, or a student working towards a career in IT and data, Splunk Education has you covered in so many ways. One way is through our  Splunk Academic Alliance program, which offers nonprofit colleges and universities access to data analytics and cybersecurity training for free or at a discount. Free Splunk and free training – they go together like cookies and cream. Sweet! Wanna Watch | 2-Minutes to Learn It Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Get Started | Onboarding Resources Available Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.    Answer to Index This: Inside and outside.   ... View more

Are you ready for an adventure in learning?   Brace yourselves because Splunk University is back, and it's going to be a thrilling, hands-on extravaganza! Mark your calendars for June 9-11, 2024, as we dive deep into the world of Splunk in fabulous Las Vegas! Splunk University isn't just another run-of-the-mill educational event. It's a chance for our valued customer-users to supercharge their Splunk expertise with immersive experiences, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities that will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.   What to Expect Prepare to embark on a journey filled with learning opportunities tailored to all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced user, we've got you covered with a diverse range of sessions designed to meet your needs. Here's a glimpse of what awaits you: Hands-on Labs and Bootcamps: Dive deep into the Splunk ecosystem with our extensive lineup of bootcamps, covering everything from Power User Essentials to Advanced Enterprise Administration and beyond. Interactive Workshops: Engage with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts through interactive workshops, breakouts, and demos designed to enhance your understanding of Splunk's capabilities. Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, share insights, and forge valuable connections that will extend beyond the event.   Certification Opportunities Elevate your Splunk game by validating your skills with Splunk Certification. At .conf24, you'll have the opportunity to take any Splunk certification exam with PearsonVUE on-site for only $25 — a steal considering the usual $130 value. Don't miss this chance to showcase your expertise and stand out in the crowd! And, stay tuned for news about an upcoming inaugural certification. (shhhhh…)   Early Bird Pricing and Registration Act fast to take advantage of our Early Bird pricing, which ends on Tuesday, April 2. Trust us; you don't want to miss out on the savings and the opportunity to secure your spot at Splunk University! All the details, pricing, and packages are here.    Join Us at .conf24 And that's not all! By attending Splunk University, you'll also set yourself up for an unforgettable experience at .conf24. Expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and make lasting memories with fellow Splunk enthusiasts.   With Splunk University just around the corner, there's no better time to invest in your professional development and take your Splunk expertise to new heights. We can't wait to see you in Las Vegas for an unforgettable learning experience! Learn more about the full conf24 experience here.    Happy Learning! – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

It’s hard to read a headline today without seeing the acronym, AI. In fact, Predictions 2024, the annual report from Splunk senior leadership is heavily focused on AI's omnipresence – underscoring its inevitable influence on cybersecurity dynamics.  But, don’t worry, you’re not traversing this AI-dominated landscape alone. Splunk Education continues to create learning paths and training curriculum to support digital resilience in the world of cybersecurity. In fact, our new Splunk Education e-book is designed to guide your cybersecurity learning journey – with coursework and programs that hone in on what’s needed to identify and remediate new, AI-driven attacks and exploitations.   Here are just a few highlights from the new e-book:  Cybersecurity Training Programs: Splunk Education is growing its cybersecurity-centric curriculum, combining instructor-led courses with self-paced, hands-on learning labs. The curriculum and strategy support the demand for new skills as cybersecurity professionals continue to be challenged by more sophisticated cyberattacks and strong compliance frameworks and governance.  Cybersecurity Certification Tracks: Acknowledging the necessity of skill validation – along with the need to have an even more expansive and integrated view of data – Splunk Education provides cost-effective certifications in cybersecurity as a way to validate skills and recognize industry experts. Free, Self-Paced Learning Opportunities: Committed to accessible education, Splunk offers free online cybersecurity courses based on expertise and interest levels. Additionally, Splunk Lantern remains an always-available, free resource to help users see what’s possible with their use cases and maximize Splunk's potential. Partnerships Academic Institutions: Through our Academic Alliance Program, we’re expanding our reach in non-profit universities, colleges, and schools – nurturing the next wave of cyber experts. This post-secondary program offers 21 free, self-paced courses with practical labs, faculty training and support, custom programming, and more.  Authorized Learning Partners: Splunk also helps learners experience Splunk Education Training and Certification locally through the Splunk Authorized Learning Partner (ALP) program – offering courses in learner language, timezone, and location.   Prepare for a new year of transformation. Use our Splunk Education e-book as your compass to navigate a digital age predicted to be fueled by AI-driven cyber threats.    -Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

January 2024 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification, and technical training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go  Training You Gotta Take New Stuff for the New Year | Ring it In If self-improvement is on your list of new year’s resolutions, then ring in the new year with fresh Splunk Education courses published regularly in the Splunk learning catalog. Learning is a valuable way to improve your outlook and your opportunities, so get started by exploring the Splunk Training and Enablement Platform (STEP) to find courses tailored to your interests in security, cloud, and Observability. Also, make sure to take a peek at our most recent Release Announcements. If you're considering signing up for paid training, remember to touch base with your Org Manager to access your company's Training Units. New year, new you! Gotta Get Current | Tune into New Releases Say Hola | Embracing Diversity in Education  In our vast world of 8 billion individuals and more than 7,000 languages, Splunk Education is committed to ensuring that we all feel a bit more connected by offering educational and certification materials in a broader range of languages. We're excited to announce the availability of free, self-paced eLearning courses featuring Spanish subtitles. Stay tuned for an expanding selection of content and subtitles in various languages. Muchas gracias for joining us on this journey! Gotta Be Clear | Spanish Captions are Here Things You Needa Know The Proof |  Learning Splunk is a Career-Booster  A picture paints a thousand words, but an infographic validates it with facts and figures.  Last month we shared our Splunk 2023 Career Impact Report showing that proficiency in using Splunk offers a competitive edge for users and customers. Prefer a snapshot of the report? Then, check out the stats and metrics behind the survey in the new Career Impact Survey Infographic. [Sneak peek: More proficient Splunk users earn 131% more than less proficient users.]  Needa Know the Numbers | Quantify your Career Resilience Rewards are In the Cards | Get Schooled, Get Swag! With Splunk’s Learning Rewards Program you may be well on your way to earning that classic, old school Splunk T-shirt you’ve had your eye on or one of the top-selling Splunk items we sold at .conf23. Learners earn points for each paid Splunk Education course completed, which can then be redeemed for super-fun Splunk swag. Blankets, and batteries, and backpacks, oh my!  Needa Know How to Earn | Rewards for Paid Course Completion Places You’ll Wanna Go Our New Learn Splunk Site | All the Ways to Learn Splunk Discover Splunk mastery on the new Learn Splunk site, offering flexible learning tailored to your pace. Dive into self-paced courses, ranging from free basics to advanced eLearning with labs, available anytime, anywhere. Enhance your skills with expert-led, interactive training, both virtually and in-person, through our Authorized Learning Partners in multiple languages. Elevate your career with our wide range of industry-recognized certifications, validating your Splunk expertise and enhancing your professional value. Find us at Learn Splunk and get started on your own comprehensive, adaptable learning journey. Wanna Learn on Your Terms | Check Out the New Learn Splunk Site Splunk University | The Ultimate .conf® Learning Experience Splunk University offers an immersive pre-conference training program designed to enhance your understanding and mastery of Splunk products. Engage in a dynamic, interactive, and hands-on environment to gain new insights and deepen your Splunk expertise. Tailored to your learning objectives, we offer one-, two-, and three-day boot camps. Stay tuned for detailed information about Splunk University at .conf24, coming soon. Meanwhile, if you wanna’ go places, explore everything that Splunk Training and Certification offers to get you moving in the right direction. Wanna Go Get Schooled | Take it to Vegas Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Global | Learn in Your Own Language, In Your Own Region Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Share | Subscribe to the Newsletter   Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.  Answer to Index This: When it’s military time   ... View more

Today, we welcome the voice of Sophie Mills to share her leadership perspective on Splunk blogs. Sophie, who is the Director of Global Education Ecosystem Strategy and Development at Splunk, is responsible for the Splunk Authorized Learning Partner (ALP) program designed to expand the global reach of Splunk's education ecosystem. Read Sophie’s blog to find out more about Splunk ALPs and how they help Splunk Education to scale learning to capture a more global reach with local languages and timezones.      The Splunk Authorized Learning Partner Program goes beyond mere education; it's focused on empowering both individuals and organizations worldwide. These partners are crucial in closing the skills gap, offering top-notch, localized, and tailored Splunk training. In our journey through the constantly changing digital world, we remain dedicated to broadening our worldwide program. This expansion aims to foster learner achievement and assist organizations in addressing the increasing need for experts in data-centric positions.     Explore more educational opportunities and deepen your understanding of Splunk through our Authorized Learning Partners. Read Sophie’s blog and discover more about how you can learn in your own region, timezone, and language here.   -- Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

December 2023 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another edition of indexEducation. Oh, but this month we’ve got a fun holiday edition. It’s our way of wrapping up the year and sharing our thanks to you for being the best community of users and learners on the planet. Until next year, we leave you with this Splunky rendition of an old holiday classic. The 12 Days of Splunk-mas   On the first day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me     ~ A Catalog of Classes for Free ~ Learn anywhere, anytime – for free   *** On the second day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me    ~ Two Ways to Learn it ~ Instructor-led and self-paced classes *** On the third day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Three Ways to Fast Start ~  We offer Fast Start bundles *** On the fourth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Four Classic T-Shirts ~ Get rewarded with Splunk swag for paid learning  *** On the fifth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Five Golden Badges ~ Validate your expertise with Splunk Certification badges *** On the sixth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Six Ways to Prove It ~ Discover how proficiency in Splunk has career benefits *** On the seventh day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Seven SOCs Securing ~   Take Splunk Security courses for the SOC analyst *** On the eighth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me:   ~ Eight Labs a Launching ~   Dozens of instructor-led and self-paced courses using hands-on labs *** On the ninth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Nine ALPs a Teaching ~  Authorized Learning Partners (ALPs) across the globe provide localized learning *** On the tenth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Ten Freshmen Filtering ~      Splunk Academic Alliance offers Splunk training at the university level *** On the eleventh day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Eleven Observations ~ Splunk Observability provides insights and our O11y courses show you how  *** On the twelfth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Twelve Bootcamps Drumming ~ Attend Splunk University to get hands-on-keyboard experience ***   Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us and this special holiday edition of the indexEducation newsletter. See you next year!   Answer to Index This: A Splunky rendition of an old holiday classic.   ... View more

We’ve been shouting it from the rooftops! The findings from the 2023 Splunk Career Impact Report showing that proficiency in using Splunk offers a competitive edge for users and customers. Have you read it? | A picture paints a thousand words, but an infographic validates it with facts and figures.  If you didn’t have time to read through the full report, we got you! Scan through the stats and metrics behind the survey in the 2023 Career Impact Survey Infographic. (We’ve got a sneak peek below)     Thanks for being part of our community and helping us show the world what proficiency in Splunk can offer both enterprises and their employees!    -- Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

Are you feeling it? All the career-boosting benefits of up-skilling with Splunk? It’s not just a feeling, it's a fact according to insights from the 2023 Splunk Career Impact Survey. All your hard work taking Splunk Education courses and getting Splunk Certified is helping to weather the tough economy and increase career resilience.  Mastering Splunk The report was produced from a survey of 749 Splunk practitioners across the community that asked questions about their earning power, promotability, and proficiency. The survey results confirmed the potential benefits to the employee and employer alike – highlighting that mastering Splunk is one of the best ways to fortify both enterprise and career resilience.  Future-Proofing Your Career According to the survey results, very proficient practitioners of Splunk are 2.7 times more likely to get promoted, and those with Splunk certifications plus higher levels of Splunk proficiency reported earning approximately 131% more than their less-proficient peers. Over 86% believe their company is in a stronger competitive position because of Splunk. With your Splunk skills, you're on the way to future-proofing your career!  Executive Perspective Eric Fusilero, the VP of Global Enablement and Education at Splunk, recently shared his excitement about the results and his perspective on what this means in an industry struggling to fill IT and cybersecurity roles.  “[Splunk] is incredibly powerful – and yet we all know that no matter how amazing any piece of software or new technology is, it is really only as powerful as the people who use it. It makes me feel good to know that Splunk Education is a critical piece when it comes to harnessing the true power of Splunk and the impact Splunk Training and Certification has on the careers of those who use it and thrive with it.”   Don’t Let Up on the Gas Fortify your career resilience by digging even deeper into Cloud, Security, and Observability and validating that knowledge with industry-recognized certification badges. Keep going with everything  Splunk Education has to offer.    Happy learning.  Callie Skokos on behalf of the entire Splunk Education Crew ... View more

November 2023 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification, and technical training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go  Training You Gotta Take All the New Stuff | Listen for the Steady Drumbeat Can you hear it? That’s the sound of new Splunk Education courses landing on the Splunk learning catalog almost weekly! You can always search the Splunk Training and Enablement Platform (STEP) for courses that align with your security, cloud, or O11y learning journey, or check out our latest Release Announcements. And, don’t forget to check in with your Org Manager if you’re looking to enroll in paid training using your company’s Training Units. Turn up the volume and get rockin’ on some new coursework today.  Gotta Get Current | Tune into New Releases Español | Say Hola to Our Translated Content It’s a big world out there – with 8 billion people and about 7,000 languages spoken. Splunk Education is determined to get closer to as many of these people as possible by publishing training and certification in more diverse languages. We are pleased to share that we now offer free, self-paced eLearning courses with Spanish captions. Watch for more translated content and captions coming soon, Mucho gusto! Gotta Be Clear | Spanish Captions are Here Things You Needa Know Learning Splunk |  Proof It’s a Career-Booster  Wowsa. The newly-released 2023 Splunk Career Impact Study shows that almost two-thirds of our Splunk Community survey-takers believe that proficiency in Splunk directly correlates to their positive career benefits and success. Over 60 percent of these folks found the most benefits through Splunk Education – including Splunk University, Hands on Labs, Splunk Certification, and Splunk Academic Alliance. Future-proof your career with courses and certifications from Splunk Education.  Needa Know the Numbers | Quantify your Career Resilience Being Inclusive | Diverse Learning Spaces at Splunk October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). At Splunk, we are grateful that our community is made up of all types of people, with all types of experiences and points of view. This diversity creates interest, sparks innovation, and fosters growth. Find out how Splunk supports NDEAM and weaves this awareness into its Splunk Education programs in our latest blog.  Needa Know About Accessibility | Read our Blog Places You’ll Wanna Go To the ALPs | Authorized Learning Partners, that is… The Alps may be a mountain range in South-Central Europe running through France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia, but our Splunk ALPs (Authorized Learning Partners) cover even more territory! In fact, we have certified partners teaching Splunk courses throughout EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and AMER (including PBST) – 12 languages in total – to ensure Splunk courses and education services are available to you around the world. Get ready to learn on your terms!  Wanna Learn on Your Terms | ALPs are Ready for You  To YouTube | Once Upon an Attack No matter how vigilant you are and how much you know about internet security, it can be helpful to get regular reminders. Once Upon An Attack is a creative web series developed by the Splunk Education team depicting some common cybersecurity threats and attacks. In the first episode we meet our protagonist, Jane, and go on a journey with her as she experiences a ruthless phishing campaign. Find out how Jane fares and subscribe to our YouTube How-To channel so you can access all-new episodes as they are launched.  Wanna Go Online | How-To Do it Safely Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Get Rewarded | Learning Points are Waiting to be Redeemed  Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Share | Subscribe to the Newsletter   Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.  Answer to Index This: Too much JAVA. ... View more

October 2023 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification, and technical training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go  Training You Gotta Take Nine Hours with 9.1 | Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise 9.1 Are you ready to tackle the mysteries of Splunk Enterprise 9.1? Then you’re ready for our latest course, Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise 9.1. This 9-hour, paid instructor-led course designed for Splunk administrators covers topics and techniques for troubleshooting a standard Splunk distributed deployment using the tools available with Splunk Enterprise. This hands-on, lab-oriented class will help you gain troubleshooting experience before attending more advanced courses. Debug a distributed deployment today! Gotta Learn to Troubleshoot | Splunk Enterprise 9.1  Splunk Observability | Free O11y Education Courses Let’s make digital downtime a thing of the past! The Splunk Observability unified solutions suite can improve digital resilience by lowering the cost of unplanned downtime. For literally zero dollars and a small investment in time, you can learn how to maximize your organization’s O11y investment with these Splunk Education self-paced courses. Start with Optimizing Metrics Usage with Splunk Metrics Pipeline to learn how best to optimize your data intake into Splunk Observability Cloud using Splunk Metrics Pipeline Management. Move onto Introduction to Log Observer Connect to learn how to discover trends in log data and use the product for root cause analysis. You gotta see it to believe it.  Gotta Be Free | Dive in to See Things You Needa Know Cyber Defenders | We Got You The Biden Administration established a National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES) to tackle the shortage of cybersecurity pros in the U.S. by boosting cyber skills education. At Splunk, we proudly align with the NCWES – offering robust cybersecurity training programs, certification tracks, and free learning opportunities. Find out about our collaborative efforts to bridge the skills gap and fortify our digital future. Together, we can safeguard our communities and embrace the boundless possibilities of technology. Needa Know What’s Next | Cyber Workforce Advocacy Blog Splunk Training Units | Get Your Pass to Class To get hands-on training in the lab, you’ll need to move from free to fee! If you’re looking to take advantage of Splunk eLearning with labs or Instructor-led training (ILT) courses, check in with your Customer Organization Manager who helps allocate training units (TUs) and tracks usage for learners like you. Then, consider using some training units to take our new instructor-led training, Using SignalFlow in Splunk Observability Cloud, which covers how to use the SignalFlow analytics language in Splunk Observability Cloud. Enroll through STEP, confirm your TUs, and then take your ILT.  Needa Use Your TUs | Paid Training Awaits Places You’ll Wanna Go To the Lecture Hall |  Free Training for Universities What’s on the syllabus this week? Splunk training and cyber education. Bridging the growing cyber skills gap is critical to securing our digital world, which is why we continue to grow and scale our offerings within the Splunk Academic Alliance Program to better serve students, faculty, and staff within non-profit universities, colleges, and schools. Currently, we offer 21 free, self-paced courses with hands-on labs as part of our commitment to training the next generation of cyber experts. The experience sets up the next generation of cyber experts.   Wanna Go to Academic Alliance | Training for the next generation  To the Community | Devesh Logendran, Splunk, and the Singapore Cyber Conquest Look who’s winning. Say hello to a member of the Splunk Community who, early in his career, is taking Splunk to the next level. Head over to the Splunk Community to read the story about how Devesh Logendran went to college, learned a bit of Splunk, captured first place in the Singapore Cyber Conquest, and parlayed that into a free conference pass to Splunk University! Can you imagine where Splunk can take you? Wanna Go to Great Heights | Learn How with Devesh Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs   Go to YouTube | Once Upon an Attack Go Get Rewarded | Learning Points are Waiting to be Redeemed  Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Share | Subscribe to the Newsletter   Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.  Answer to Index This: A shirt.   ... View more