Splunk Core Certified Power User

Foundation Level

Enhance your foundational Splunk skills by gaining a deeper understanding of searching, reporting, creating objects, tags, data models, and other advanced features.
Boost your ability to search and generate reports. Develop workflow actions, event types, knowledge objects, and data models. Master the use of field aliases, calculated fields, and macros. Additionally, gain expertise in normalizing data for Splunk.

Course Summary:

Master over 60 Splunk commands, functions, and knowledge objects to optimize searches, manage data effectively, and enhance reporting skills in this Power User “Fast Start” course.

This Power User “Fast Start” course introduces over 60 commands, functions, and knowledge objects, focusing on search optimization and knowledge management. Learn to efficiently use time in searches, handle time zones, apply transforming commands and eval functions for statistics, compare field values, manipulate outputs, normalize data, and correlate information from multiple sources. Additionally, gain skills in creating, managing, and sharing knowledge objects.

Fees:

RM18,000-RM18,585

Intakes:

28 Apr – 2 May 2025 | 23-26 Jun 2025

Skills measured:

  • Using Transforming Commands for Visualizations
  • Filtering and Formatting Results
  • Correlating Events
  • Creating and Managing Fields
  • Creating Field Aliases and Calculated Fields
  • Creating Tags and Event Types
  • Creating and Using Macros 
  • Creating and Using Workflow Actions
  • Creating Data Models
  • Using the Common Information Model

Who is this for?

  • IT Professionals: Gain a competitive edge or validate your expertise if your organization uses Splunk software. Becoming a Core Power User showcases your proficiency and strengthens your skill set.

  • Career Changers: Big data is one of the most rapidly expanding fields. Stand out in this growing industry by earning the Splunk Core Certified Power User certification.

  • Splunk Enthusiasts: This certification is your path to mastering Splunk. As a Core Power User, you’ll open doors to advanced roles like administrator, architect, or consultant.

Why you need to get Splunk-certified

According to the 2024 Splunk Career Impact Report, there has been a 35% increase in job postings for Splunk-related roles in Southeast Asia year-over-year, reflecting high demand for certified professionals.
The 2024 Splunk Career Impact Report indicates that Splunk-certified professionals earn on average 25-30% higher salaries compared to their non-certified peers, with entry-level roles potentially offering MYR 90,000–120,000 per year in Malaysia
The 2024 Splunk Career Impact Report, combined with regional insights, suggests that 70% of enterprises in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, are adopting Splunk for cybersecurity and IT operations, leading to a 40% increase in demand for Splunk-certified professionals

Demonstrate Advanced Splunk Expertise

This certification proves your ability to use Splunk’s advanced features, including complex searches, reporting, and knowledge object management. It showcases your expertise in optimizing data analysis and improving operational efficiency.

Enhance Career Opportunities

Becoming a Splunk Core Certified Power User makes you stand out in the job market. Employers value this certification as it demonstrates your ability to handle complex data challenges and contribute to data-driven decision-making.

Gain Hands-On Skills for Real-World Applications:

The certification equips you with practical skills like creating knowledge objects, normalizing data, and correlating information from multiple sources. These skills are directly applicable to real-world scenarios, enhancing your ability to solve business problems.

Determine Pathways to Advanced Roles:

As a certified Power User, you’ll be prepared for advanced Splunk roles such as Administrator, Architect, or Consultant. This certification serves as a stepping stone to higher-level certifications and career growth.

Why choose Trainocate?

Trainocate Malaysia is honored to be the ‘Cisco Learning Partner of the Year APJC’ for both 2023 and 2024, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in IT training. As the first Splunk Authorized Training Provider, we offer specialized training programs designed to help you fully leverage Splunk’s capabilities. Our comprehensive courses cater to professionals at all levels, from beginners to advanced users, ensuring you find the right certification to support your career growth.

Certification Details

Level:

Entry

Exam Duration:

60 minutes

Exam Format:

65 multiple choice questions

Prerequisites:

None

Delivery:

Exam is given by our testing partner Pearson VUE

Cost:

$130 USD per exam attempt

Open up new possibilities for your career

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Splunk Core Certified Power User certification validates your ability to use Splunk’s core features effectively, including advanced searching, reporting, and knowledge object management. It’s designed for users who want to demonstrate expertise in optimizing searches and managing data.

This certification is ideal for:

  • Splunk users looking to advance their skills.
  • IT professionals managing and analyzing machine data.
  • Career changers entering the big data and analytics field.
  • Splunk enthusiasts aiming to become administrators, architects, or consultants.

The exam focuses on:

  • Advanced searching and reporting techniques.
  • Creating and managing knowledge objects (e.g., field aliases, calculated fields, macros).
  • Using transforming commands and eval functions.
  • Normalizing and correlating data from multiple sources.
  • Time-based search optimization and time zone handling.

Yes, you must first pass the Splunk Core Certified User exam before attempting the Power User certification. This ensures you have a foundational understanding of Splunk.

You can prepare by:

  • Taking the Splunk Power User course.
  • Completing hands-on labs and practice exercises.
  • Reviewing Splunk’s official documentation and study guides.
  • Using Splunk’s free training resources available on their website.

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