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Splunk | Splunk Core Certified User Certification Prep Lab

Name: Splunk | Splunk Core Certified User Certification Prep Lab
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Master Splunk Core Certified User Essentials, Get the Splunk Certification (SPLK-1001), Advance your SIEM and SOC Career

Created byOak Academy, OAK Academy Team

Last updated 10/2026

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What you'll learn

Key components of Splunk
Navigating the Splunk interface effectively
Customizing user settings
Defining and using Splunk apps for enhanced data analysis
Running searches and setting time ranges
Refining search results and working with events
Controlling search jobs
Saving search results for future use
Understanding and utilizing fields in searches
Using the fields sidebar to improve search efficiency
Overview of basic search commands
Examining the search pipeline
Specifying indexes in searches
Using commands like table, rename, fields, dedup, and sort
Using top, rare, and stats commands to transform search results
Saving searches as reports
Editing and creating reports with statistics and visualizations
Building interactive dashboards to present data effectively
Understanding different types of lookups
Creating and using CSV and KV lookups
Automating lookups to streamline workflow
Creating and configuring scheduled reports
Setting up alerts to monitor data in real-time
Viewing and managing fired alerts to respond to critical events

Course content

11 sections • 52 lectures • 3h 47m total length

Splunk Introduction - Splunk2:49
In this lesson you wiil learn about the different components of Splunk.

Splunk Core Certified User
A Splunk Core Certified User is able to search, use fields, create alerts, use look-ups, and create basic statistical reports and dashboards in either the Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud platforms. This entry-level certification demonstrates an individual's basic ability to navigate and use Splunk software
Splunk Basics - Splunk Certification1:53
In this lesson you wiil learn Splunk Basics

Why Do We Need Splunk?
Splunk is particularly noted for its high performance and scalability, as well as the innovative way in which it collects and presents data. However, the technology can be quite complex to set up and manage.
Splunk Component - Splunk Core Certified User4:29
In this lesson you wiil learn Splunk Component

Key benefits of Splunk include:
The technology creates analytical reports through interactive charts and graphs, which it can then share with users.
A Splunk log is highly scalable and easy for organizations to implement.
It is able to find useful information within organizations’ data without users having to identify it themselves.
It saves searches and tags that it recognizes as important information, which helps organizations make their systems smarter.
Its dashboard offers an enhanced graphical user interface (GUI) and real-time visibility.
Instant results ensure users spend less time troubleshooting and resolving issues.
It provides improved performance by troubleshooting conditions and monitors business metrics to enable informed decisions.
It enables organizations to build artificial intelligence (AI) into their data strategies and gain operational intelligence from their machine data.
It can gather any form of data, including CSV, JSON, and log formats.
Organizations can create a central repository that allows them to search Splunk data from multiple sources and extract data through functionalities like Rex in Splunk.
Define Splunk Apps - Splunk Core User Certification1:30
In this lesson you wiil understand what Splunk apps are and their purpose.

What is Splunk used for?
Splunk is a big data platform that simplifies the task of collecting and managing massive volumes of machine-generated data and searching for information within it.
Splunk Apps - Splunk Core6:51
In this lesson you wiil learn Splunk Apps

What is Splunk used for in cybersecurity?
Splunk technology is used for business and web analytics, application management, compliance, and security. It correlates, captures, and indexes real-time data, from which it creates alerts, dashboards, graphs, reports, and visualizations.
Downloading Splunk Apps7:15
In this lesson you wiil discover how to install additional apps to enhance Splunk functionality.

What type of software is Splunk?
Splunk’s software can be used to examine, monitor, and search for machine-generated big data through a browser-like interface.
Customizing User Settings in Splunk Core User Certification3:45
In this lesson you wiil customize your Splunk environment to suit your preferences.

How Splunk Works
Splunk works through a forwarder collecting data from remote machines and forwarding it on to an index. An indexer then processes that data in real time and stores and indexes it on the disk. End-users then interact with Splunk through the search head, which enables them to search, analyze, and visualize data.
Basic Navigation in Splunk1:52
In this lesson you wiil get familiar with navigating the Splunk interface.

Splunk vs ELK Stack vs Sumo Logic
Splunk certification makes data analysis easy because forwarders are preconfigured for a wide range of data sources. Splunk was the first log analysis software to go to market and remains the market leader.
ELK Stack is made up of three open-source systems, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash, which are all managed by Elastic. Elasticsearch is a NoSQL database, data processing tool Logstash populates Elasticsearch with data, and Kibana enables analysis through dashboards and visualizations.
Sumo Logic is a cloud-based analytics tool launched in 2010 and is a challenger to Splunk. Like Splunk, it transforms machine-generated data into actionable insights and simple-to-understand visual charts and graphs.
Quiz

Basic Searching in Splunk2:23
In this lesson you wiil learn Basic Searching

Why Do We Need Splunk?
Splunk is particularly noted for its high performance and scalability, as well as the innovative way in which it collects and presents data. However, the technology can be quite complex to set up and manage.
Run Basic Searches in Splunk Certification5:43
In this lesson you wiil learn how to execute basic search queries in Splunk.

Splunk Definition
Splunk is a big data platform that simplifies the task of collecting and managing massive volumes of machine-generated data and searching for information within it. The technology is used for business and web analytics, application management, compliance, and security.
Set the Time Range of a Search in splunk core certified user6:27
In this lesson you wiil define specific time periods for your searches.

Become proficent in Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud basics
Demonstrate you can search, use fields and lookups, and create alerts, basic statistical reports and dashboards. Take this entry-level certification to show you know the Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud fundamentals.
Identify the Contents of Search Results in Splunk7:07
In this lesson you wiil understand the components and structure of search results.

Who should take this exam?
This is an optional entry point to the Splunk Certification program designed for candidates with little to no Splunk experience or prior knowledge.
Refine Searches in Splunk Certification4:20
In this lesson you wiil improve search accuracy through refinement techniques.

Key benefits of Splunk include:
The technology creates analytical reports through interactive charts and graphs, which it can then share with users.
A Splunk log is highly scalable and easy for organizations to implement.
It is able to find useful information within organizations’ data without users having to identify it themselves.
It saves searches and tags that it recognizes as important information, which helps organizations make their systems smarter.
Its dashboard offers an enhanced graphical user interface (GUI) and real-time visibility.
Instant results ensure users spend less time troubleshooting and resolving issues.
It provides improved performance by troubleshooting conditions and monitors business metrics to enable informed decisions.
It enables organizations to build artificial intelligence (AI) into their data strategies and gain operational intelligence from their machine data.
It can gather any form of data, including CSV, JSON, and log formats.
Organizations can create a central repository that allows them to search Splunk data from multiple sources and extract data through functionalities like Rex in Splunk.
Use the Timeline in Splunk Core Certified User4:14
In this lesson you wiil utilize the timeline feature for visual data exploration.

How Splunk Works
Splunk works through a forwarder collecting data from remote machines and forwarding it on to an index. An indexer then processes that data in real time and stores and indexes it on the disk. End-users then interact with Splunk through the search head, which enables them to search, analyze, and visualize data.
Work With Eventsin Splunk Core User Certification4:29
In this lesson you wiil work with individual data records (events) within search results.

Splunk vs ELK Stack vs Sumo Logic
Splunk certification makes data analysis easy because forwarders are preconfigured for a wide range of data sources. Splunk was the first log analysis software to go to market and remains the market leader.
ELK Stack is made up of three open-source systems, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash, which are all managed by Elastic. Elasticsearch is a NoSQL database, data processing tool Logstash populates Elasticsearch with data, and Kibana enables analysis through dashboards and visualizations.
Sumo Logic is a cloud-based analytics tool launched in 2010 and is a challenger to Splunk. Like Splunk, it transforms machine-generated data into actionable insights and simple-to-understand visual charts and graphs.
Control A Search Job in Splunk Core3:26
In this lesson you wiil manage and control search processes.

What is Splunk used for?
Splunk is a big data platform that simplifies the task of collecting and managing massive volumes of machine-generated data and searching for information within it.
Save Search Results in Splunk3:24
In this lesson you wiil preserve search results for future reference.

What is Splunk used for in cybersecurity?
Splunk technology is used for business and web analytics, application management, compliance, and security. It correlates, captures, and indexes real-time data, from which it creates alerts, dashboards, graphs, reports, and visualizations.
Quiz

Using Fields in Searches1:09
In this lesson you wiil learn Using Fields in Searches

What type of software is Splunk?
Splunk’s software can be used to examine, monitor, and search for machine-generated big data through a browser-like interface.
Understand Fields in Splunk Certification6:23
In this lesson you wiil learn about the concept of fields in Splunk data.

Who should take this exam?
This is an optional entry point to the Splunk Certification program designed for candidates with little to no Splunk experience or prior knowledge.
Use Fields in Searches - Splunk Core Certified User9:22
In this lesson you wiil discover how to incorporate fields into your search queries for more precise results.

What is Splunk used for?
Splunk is a big data platform that simplifies the task of collecting and managing massive volumes of machine-generated data and searching for information within it.
Use the Fields Sidebar6:56
In this lesson you wiil utilize the Fields sidebar to explore and select relevant fields for your analysis.

What is Splunk used for in cybersecurity?
Splunk technology is used for business and web analytics, application management, compliance, and security. It correlates, captures, and indexes real-time data, from which it creates alerts, dashboards, graphs, reports, and visualizations.
Quiz

Search Language Fundamentals2:19
In this lesson you wiil learn Search Language Fundamentals

What type of software is Splunk?
Splunk’s software can be used to examine, monitor, and search for machine-generated big data through a browser-like interface.
Review Basic Search Commands and General Search Practices3:15
In this lesson you wiil learn Recapitulate essential search commands and best practices.

How Splunk Works
Splunk works through a forwarder collecting data from remote machines and forwarding it on to an index. An indexer then processes that data in real time and stores and indexes it on the disk. End-users then interact with Splunk through the search head, which enables them to search, analyze, and visualize data.
Examine the Search Pipeline6:23
In this lesson you wiil Explore the step-by-step process of how Splunk handles a search.

Key benefits of Splunk include:
The technology creates analytical reports through interactive charts and graphs, which it can then share with users.
A Splunk log is highly scalable and easy for organizations to implement.
It is able to find useful information within organizations’ data without users having to identify it themselves.
It saves searches and tags that it recognizes as important information, which helps organizations make their systems smarter.
Its dashboard offers an enhanced graphical user interface (GUI) and real-time visibility.
Instant results ensure users spend less time troubleshooting and resolving issues.
It provides improved performance by troubleshooting conditions and monitors business metrics to enable informed decisions.
It enables organizations to build artificial intelligence (AI) into their data strategies and gain operational intelligence from their machine data.
It can gather any form of data, including CSV, JSON, and log formats.
Organizations can create a central repository that allows them to search Splunk data from multiple sources and extract data through functionalities like Rex in Splunk.
Specify indexes in searches1:50
In this lesson you wiil Learn to specify which data sources (indexes) to search within.

Why Do We Need Splunk?
Splunk is particularly noted for its high performance and scalability, as well as the innovative way in which it collects and presents data. However, the technology can be quite complex to set up and manage.
Tables, rename, fields, dedup, and sort command8:34
In this lesson you wiil learn Master the use of fundamental commands for data manipulation and formatting.

Splunk Definition
Splunk is a big data platform that simplifies the task of collecting and managing massive volumes of machine-generated data and searching for information within it. The technology is used for business and web analytics, application management, compliance, and security.
Quiz

Using Basic Transforming Commands2:29
In this lesson you wiil learn Using Basic Transforming Commands

Who should take this exam?
This is an optional entry point to the Splunk Certification program designed for candidates with little to no Splunk experience or prior knowledge.
The TOP Command1:52
In this lesson you will Learn how to identify the most frequent occurrences within your data using the TOP command.

Why Do We Need Splunk?
Splunk is particularly noted for its high performance and scalability, as well as the innovative way in which it collects and presents data. However, the technology can be quite complex to set up and manage.
The RARE Command0:51
In this lesson you wiil Discover how to find the least common elements in your dataset with the RARE command.

How Splunk Works
Splunk works through a forwarder collecting data from remote machines and forwarding it on to an index. An indexer then processes that data in real time and stores and indexes it on the disk. End-users then interact with Splunk through the search head, which enables them to search, analyze, and visualize data.
The STATS Command6:21
In this lesson you wiil Explore the STATS command to calculate statistical values and summarize your data.

Who should take this exam?
This is an optional entry point to the Splunk Certification program designed for candidates with little to no Splunk experience or prior knowledge.
Career changer
Demonstrate a base knowledge of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud platforms.
New customer
Learn foundational skills to unlock the power of the Splunk platform.
Data analyst
Show your basic proficiency at using the Splunk platform to turn data into doing.
Quiz

Creating Reports and Dashboards2:11
In this lesson you wiil learn Creating Reports and Dashboards
Creating Reports in Splunk Enterprise3:18
In this lesson you wiil Learn how to generate static reports based on search results in Splunk Enterprise.
Creating Dashboards for Summarizing Results4:02
In this lesson you wiil Discover the process of creating interactive dashboards to summarize and visualize data.
Visualization of Outputs20:27
In this lesson you wiil Explore various visualization techniques to effectively communicate insights from your data.
Quiz

Creating and Using Lookups1:32
In this lesson you wiil learn Creating and Using Lookups
Describe lookups11:55
In this lesson you wiil Understand the concept of lookups and their purpose in enriching data.
Creating a CSV Lookup1:45
In this lesson you wiil Learn how to create a lookup table using a CSV file format.
Create a Lookup File and Create a Lookup Definition3:33
In this lesson you wiil Explore the process of creating a lookup definition and associating it with a lookup file.
The INPUTLOOKUP Command4:07
In this lesson you wiil Discover how to use the INPUTLOOKUP command to import data from a lookup table into a search.
Create a CSV Lookup File from Search1:12
In this lesson you wiil Learn to generate a CSV lookup file directly from search results.
The LOOKUP Command4:10
In this lesson you wiil Master the LOOKUP command to join data from your main search with information from a lookup table.
Creating an Automatic Lookup2:22
In this lesson you wiil Explore the creation of automatically updating lookup tables.
KV Lookups5:01
In this lesson you wiil Understand the concept of key-value (KV) lookups for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Time-Based Lookups6:00
In this lesson you wiil Learn how to use time-based lookups to incorporate data with a specific time range.
Geospatial Lookups1:33
In this lesson you wiil Discover the application of lookups for geospatial data enrichment.
Quiz

Creating Scheduled Reports and Alerts1:37
Create and configure scheduled reports to automatically monitor system activity, and set up alerts with defined conditions and customized notifications to proactively detect and view fired events for seamless operation.
Describe Scheduled Reports2:27
In this lesson you wiil Understand the concept of scheduled reports and their benefits.
Configure Scheduled Reports2:39
In this lesson you wiil Learn how to set up and configure reports to run automatically on a defined schedule.
Describe Alerts10:17
In this lesson you wiil Explore the purpose of alerts and their role in proactive monitoring.
Conclusions for All Lecture1:52
In this lesson you wiil Learn how to view and manage triggered alerts.
Quiz

Requirements

Basic computer skills
Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure and data concepts
Familiarity with terms like logs, events, and data analysis
Access to a Splunk instance for hands-on practice (Splunk Free, Splunk Enterprise, or Splunk Cloud)
Ability to install or use a Splunk environment on your machine or via cloud services
A modern web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge) for accessing the Splunk web interface
Reliable internet connection for accessing course materials and the Splunk environment

Description

Welcome to the “Splunk | Splunk Core Certified User Certification Prep Lab” course

Master the essential Splunk skills, from searching machine data and writing SPL queries to building dashboards, working with lookups, and configuring alerts, while preparing for the Splunk Core Certified User (SPLK-1001) certification.

Splunk is one of the key tools used to search, explore, and analyze machine-generated data. But to get meaningful results, you need to know how to search effectively, work with fields, choose the right commands, and turn raw search results into useful insights. That’s exactly what you’ll learn in this course.

You’ll begin with Splunk fundamentals and interface navigation, then build your skills through basic searches, time ranges, events, fields, and Search Processing Language (SPL). As you progress, you’ll learn to refine searches with essential commands, summarize data with transforming commands, create reports and dashboards, and work with different lookup types. You’ll also explore scheduled reports and alerts, bringing together the core features you need to understand how Splunk works in practice.

This course combines structured lessons with topic-based quizzes and a Splunk Core Certified User practice exam, giving you a clear way to learn the material, reinforce key concepts, and check your readiness. Whether your goal is to prepare for the SPLK-1001 certification, strengthen your technical skill set, or get started with Splunk, you’ll cover the essential topics in one focused learning experience.

Why Learn Splunk and the Splunk Core Certified User Certification?

Modern IT environments generate vast amounts of logs, events, and machine data. The ability to search that data, recognize patterns, investigate activity, and communicate findings is valuable across IT operations, analytics, and cybersecurity.

Splunk brings these capabilities together in a platform that helps users explore data and turn search results into actionable information. Learning its core features gives you a practical foundation for working with searches, SPL commands, reports, dashboards, and alerts.

The Splunk Core Certified User certification gives you a clear target as you develop these skills. Preparing for the SPLK-1001 exam helps you organize your learning around essential Splunk concepts and build a stronger understanding of the platform’s core functionality.

What Skills Will You Learn in This Course?

Splunk Fundamentals and Searching: Navigate Splunk, understand its components and apps, run searches, select time ranges, explore events, and work with fields.
Search Processing Language (SPL): Understand search fundamentals, indexes, and the search pipeline, and use commands such as table, fields, rename, dedup, and sort.
Data Analysis and Transforming Commands: Use stats, top, and rare to summarize results, compare values, and uncover useful patterns in your data.
Reports, Dashboards, and Visualizations: Turn search results into organized reports, informative dashboards, and visual representations of data.
Lookups and Enriched Search Results: Work with CSV, automatic, KV, time-based, and geospatial lookups, including lookup definitions and the lookup and inputlookup commands.
Scheduled Reports and Alerts: Understand how to schedule reports and configure alerts to support recurring reporting and monitoring.
Certification Practice: Review essential topics with section quizzes and assess your knowledge with a Splunk Core Certified User practice exam.

Who Is This Course For?

Splunk Beginners: Anyone who wants to understand Splunk and develop practical searching and data-analysis skills from the ground up.
Splunk Core Certified User Candidates: Students preparing for the SPLK-1001 certification who want structured lessons, topic-based quizzes, and a practice exam.
IT Support and Systems Professionals: Help desk staff, support specialists, and system administrators who want to expand their knowledge of Splunk and machine-data analysis.
Cybersecurity Learners: Students who want to build foundational Splunk skills relevant to security monitoring and investigation environments.
Data and IT Analysts: Anyone who wants to improve their ability to search, summarize, and visualize machine-generated data.
Students and Career Changers: Learners who want to add a practical, widely used data platform to their technical skill set.

No previous Splunk experience is required. The course starts with the fundamentals and gradually introduces the searching, SPL, reporting, and data-handling concepts you’ll use throughout the learning path.

Why Choose This Course?

Build your knowledge from the ground up. You’ll move from Splunk basics and navigation to searching, SPL, transforming commands, lookups, reports, dashboards, and alerts. The learning path is structured to help you understand how the core features connect, rather than leaving you with disconnected pieces of information.

Learn the search commands that make Splunk useful. You’ll work with essential commands such as table, fields, rename, dedup, sort, stats, top, and rare. You’ll see how these commands help you organize, refine, and summarize search results.

Go beyond basic searches. Finding events is only the beginning. You’ll learn how to present results through reports and dashboards, enrich searches with lookups, and work with scheduled reports and alerts.

Prepare with a clear certification focus. The course brings together foundational topics relevant to Splunk Core Certified User preparation, helping you review the essential concepts and develop a more organized approach to the SPLK-1001 exam.

Check your progress as you learn. Topic-based quizzes let you revisit important concepts, while the practice exam gives you an additional opportunity to assess your understanding and decide which topics deserve more attention.

Get focused training without unnecessary detours. With approximately 3 hours and 47 minutes of video content, the course concentrates on the core Splunk user skills covered in its curriculum, making it easier to work through the material with a clear objective.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Splunk Core Certified User certification?

The Splunk Core Certified User certification validates foundational knowledge of Splunk, including searching, fields, SPL, lookups, reports, dashboards, and alerts. It is a useful learning goal for anyone developing core Splunk skills.

What is the SPLK-1001 exam?

SPLK-1001 is the exam code associated with the Splunk Core Certified User certification. This course helps you prepare by covering essential Splunk features and providing topic-based quizzes and a practice exam.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. You’ll start with Splunk basics and progress through searches, fields, SPL commands, transforming commands, lookups, reports, dashboards, and alerts. You don’t need previous Splunk experience to get started.

What is SPL, and why is it important?

SPL stands for Search Processing Language. It is used to search, filter, organize, and analyze data in Splunk. Understanding SPL is central to working effectively with search results, which is why the course covers both its fundamentals and commonly used commands.

Does the course include a Splunk practice exam?

Yes. You’ll get a Splunk Core Certified User practice exam along with topic-based quizzes to help you review key concepts and assess your understanding as you prepare for the SPLK-1001 exam.

Can I learn Splunk for cybersecurity?

Yes. Splunk is used in IT operations and cybersecurity, among other areas. The skills taught here provide a foundation for searching and analyzing machine data, although the course focuses on core Splunk user skills rather than advanced SOC operations.

How long is the course?

The course contains approximately 3 hours and 47 minutes of video content, plus topic-based quizzes and a practice exam.

Does completing this course give me the Splunk certification?

The course provides preparation and a Udemy certificate of completion. The Splunk Core Certified User certification is a separate credential obtained through Splunk’s certification process.

What if I need help with a lesson?

You can ask course-related questions through the Udemy Q&A section and revisit lessons whenever you need to strengthen your understanding.

Why Choose OAK Academy?

Our answer is simple: quality teaching that helps you move forward.

OAK Academy provides online courses in IT, software, design, and development, with structured learning experiences designed to help students build useful skills.

Clear Video and Audio: Follow the explanations with quality production designed to keep your attention on the lesson.
Learn at Your Own Pace: Study on your schedule and revisit lessons whenever you want to review a topic.
Course Q&A Support: Get help with course-related questions through the Udemy Q&A section.
Certificate of Completion: Receive your Udemy certificate of completion when you meet the platform’s requirements.

Start Your Splunk Certification Preparation Today

Develop the Splunk skills you need to search data more effectively, understand SPL commands, analyze results, work with lookups, build reports and dashboards, and configure scheduled reports and alerts. With structured lessons, topic-based quizzes, and a practice exam, you can bring your learning together and prepare with a clearer focus.

Enroll today in Splunk | Splunk Core Certified User Certification Prep Lab and take the next step toward your Splunk Core Certified User certification goal!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to become a Splunk developer
Anyone interested in learning Splunk
IT Professionals looking to enhance their skills
Anyone who wants to become a Splunk developer
Data Analysts seeking deeper insights
Security Professionals aiming to improve security measures
Students and Enthusiasts eager to explore new technologies
Business Users interested in data analysis and security

Splunk | Splunk Core Certified User Certification Prep Lab

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Course content

Splunk Basics8 lectures • 30min

Basic Searching9 lectures • 42min

Using Fields in Searches4 lectures • 24min

Search Language Fundamentals5 lectures • 22min

Using Basic Transforming Commands4 lectures • 12min

Creating Reports and Dashboards4 lectures • 30min

Creating and Using Lookups11 lectures • 43min

Creating Scheduled Reports and Alerts5 lectures • 19min

Registration for Splunk Core Certified Use Certification Exam1 lecture • 5min

Practice Exam0

Requirements

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