Welcome to the Splunk Core Certified User Course — a comprehensive, exam-focused training designed to help you pass your first Splunk certification on the first attempt, with confidence.
This all-in-one course is trusted by thousands of students worldwide, maintains an average rating of 4.6+, and has a proven track record of helping learners successfully earn their Splunk Core Certified User credential without the need for additional study materials.
Beyond certification preparation, this course is carefully structured to serve as a practical reference for real-world use. The concepts and skills you develop here form a strong foundation for working in any organization that uses Splunk for data analytics, operational intelligence, or as a SIEM solution (including cybersecurity environments using Splunk Enterprise Security).
The course content is fully aligned with Splunk’s official exam blueprint and includes explanations, demonstrations, and sample questions covering:
Splunk architecture and core concepts
Basic searching and working with fields
SPL fundamentals and transforming commands
Creating reports and dashboards
Using lookups to enrich data
Scheduling reports and configuring alerts
Each topic is presented clearly and progressively to ensure deep understanding — not memorization.
You will install your own Splunk instance, index training data, and complete practical exercises that mirror real workplace scenarios. Throughout the course, you will build a functional Splunk environment containing:
Reports
Dashboards
Alerts
Lookups and other knowledge objects
By the end of the course, you will have a working Splunk deployment that you can continue using for practice and exam preparation. Many of the exercises place you in the role of an engineer receiving requirements from a manager and translating them into actionable insights using Splunk — exactly the type of work expected in professional environments.
Your instructor brings 16 years of engineering experience, over 10 years of hands-on Splunk expertise, and holds multiple Splunk certifications. The course reflects years of real-world problem-solving and a teaching approach focused on clarity, simplicity, and confidence-building.
The material is intentionally designed to demystify Splunk, remove unnecessary complexity, and help you become productive quickly on this powerful centralized log management and analytics platform.
Who this course is for?
Beginners with little or no prior Splunk experience
IT professionals preparing for the Splunk Core Certified User exam
Analysts and engineers seeking practical Splunk skills for the workplace
Students planning to progress to the Splunk Power User or Admin certifications
SOC Analysts and cybersecurity professionals using Splunk in operational environments
If your goal is to build a solid Splunk foundation, gain confidence, and pass your first certification, this course is the right place to start.
Goodluck in Your Splunk Journey!
Module Overview
What is Splunk?
FREE PREVIEWSplunk Components
Splunk Installation
Splunk Web User Interface (UI)
Splunk Apps
The Home App
Search & Reporting App
Splunk Users & Roles
Quiz 1: Splunk Basics
Module Overview
Splunk Index Time Process
Options to Add Data
Adding Training Data - Overview
FREE PREVIEWAdding Training Data - Upload Files
Adding Training Data - Generate Events
Quiz 2: Getting Data Into Splunk
Module Overview
Overview of Search & Reporting App
Searching with Keywords & Phrases
Using Wildcards
Using Boolean Operators
Using Search Assistant
Identifying Contents of Search Results
Setting Search Time Range
Using Events Timeline
Managing Search Jobs
Viewing Search History
Quiz 3: Basic Searching in Splunk
Module Overview
Overview of Fields
Using the Fields Sidebar
Using Fields in Searches
Using Boolean Operators with Fields
Using Comparison Operators
Search Modes
Search Best Practices
Quiz 4: Using Fields in Searches
Module Overview
Search Language Syntax
Search Pipeline Readability
Using the fields Command
Using the table & rename Commands
Using the sort Command
Using the dedup Command
Quiz 5: Search Language Fundamentals
“Went through the course lectures one time while setting up a server as the Splunk host to utilize when completed(recommended). Took the practice quizes and practice exam several times until consistently scoring over 95%. Passed the actual exam on the first try. This course will absolutely prep you for the certification. Thank you Instructor Ntani.”
Sheridan C.
“The course is VERY good. It goes through every bit of Splunk necessary for the exam and in everyday work. The instructor shows them both using a presentation and in live demos providing additional examples and useful information. I highly recommend the course.”
Pawel L.
“Instructor George Ntani Contents explained meets the expectations! for any new person who wants to learn Splunk, his teaching style is great! I would rate him 100%. The best instructor.”
Sreenivas T.
“80% of the way through, amazing course so far. Detailed, in depth explanations with exam tips and end of module quiz. Teacher is very good at explaining concepts. My Splunk knowledge and comfortability using it has skyrocketed.”
Jacob F.
“An excellent course that breaks complex components down to the granular level that makes it far more understandable. The high level overview is excellent and then it drills down to get into the nuances of Splunk and is an excellent resource!”
Patrick M.
“Dear George, Thank you for the amzing course! A few days ago I just passed my Splunk Core User Certificate Exam and got my badge.”
Samer M.
“I recently passed the Splunk Core Certified User exam, and I can confidently say this course was a major reason for my success. I’m very satisfied — I learned a lot, and the way everything was explained made even the more complex topics easy to understand. The instructor went deep into every detail and explained things at just the right pace for beginners. It boosted my confidence and helped me stay focused throughout the course. I didn’t need to use any other resources — just this course was enough to get me fully prepared. If you’re starting your Splunk journey or getting ready for the certification exam, I highly recommend this course. It’s clear, well-structured, and absolutely worth your time. Thanks to this training, I passed the exam with ease — and I’ve already signed up for the next course to continue learning!”
Yondu U.
“The best Splunk training so far, the tutor really went into explaining every detail to my understanding. This has increased my confidence in studying for the first Splunk test.”
David M.
“I aced the exam Saturday and finished it with 35 minutes to spare. lol George is an awesome instructor! I tried to learn Splunk several years ago but the way Splunk presented their material was confusing and frustrating. Thank goodness I came George's course. The same Splunk material I struggled with on my own years ago was simplified which finally made it easy for me to comprehend Splunk.”
Tyrone W.
“I passed the Splunk Core Certified User exam today, and I can confidently say: George Ntani’s course is all you need to pass. I didn’t use any other resources or study materials — just this course. I completed the exam in 40 minutes, and I knew how to answer every single question. That’s because George covers everything clearly and thoroughly. His teaching style is excellent — it’s well-organized, easy to follow, and makes complex topics simple to understand. If you focus, take the time to learn the material, and go through all the practice questions, you’ll be fully prepared for the exam. I’m proof that it works. This course gave me the confidence and knowledge to pass with ease. It’s well worth your time. I was so impressed that I’ve already enrolled in George’s Splunk Core Certified Power User course — the next level. That’s how much I trust his teaching. If you're getting ready for the Splunk Core User exam, look no further. This is the only course you need. George Ntani is an outstanding instructor, and this course truly delivers.”
Mohamed J.
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