Active Directory
Develop the skills to build a governed Active Directory domain lab through a learning path centred on Active Directory. Explore concepts, guided practice and an applied project.
Build practical Active Directory skills.
Skills and knowledge developed in this course.
- Directory architecture
- Identity lifecycle
- Administration controls
- Directory operations
- Applied project: Build a governed Active Directory domain lab
- Active Directory — validation and review
About this course
This course develops practical capability in Active Directory. Its course-specific content covers Directory architecture, Identity lifecycle, Administration controls, Directory operations, followed by an applied project focused on build a governed active directory domain lab. The lessons include concrete configuration, design, testing or operational decisions appropriate to the subject.
Who this is for
Administrators, developers and practitioners who work with Active Directory or plan to take on responsibilities in this area.
Before you start
Basic computer literacy and a foundational understanding of microsoft infrastructure & microsoft 365. Prior experience with the named product helps with the practical exercises.
Build a governed Active Directory domain lab
Deliver build a governed active directory domain lab. Use the module outcomes to state requirements, demonstrate a working result, test an expected failure or boundary case, and document assumptions and follow-up work.
Course content
Course-specific syllabus and practical exercises. Lab release, access arrangements and final delivery scope are confirmed before enrolment.
01Directory architecture
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- Forests, domains and organisational units
- Domain controllers, DNS and replication
Practical exerciseApply directory architecture to the build a governed active directory domain lab and capture the validation evidence.
02Identity lifecycle
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- Users, groups and computer accounts
- Authentication, trusts and service identities
Practical exerciseApply identity lifecycle to the build a governed active directory domain lab and capture the validation evidence.
03Administration controls
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- Delegation and group-policy linkage
- Privileged access and directory security
Practical exerciseApply administration controls to the build a governed active directory domain lab and capture the validation evidence.
04Directory operations
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- Replication, login and DNS diagnosis
- Backup, recovery and change-audit considerations
Practical exerciseApply directory operations to the build a governed active directory domain lab and capture the validation evidence.
05Applied project: Build a governed Active Directory domain lab
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- Define inputs, assumptions and acceptance criteria for: Build a governed Active Directory domain lab.
- Implement the project using directory architecture, identity lifecycle, administration controls, directory operations.
Practical exerciseBuild a governed Active Directory domain lab.
06Active Directory — validation and review
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- Demonstrate the completed project against its acceptance criteria.
- Exercise an invalid-input or failure scenario and document the observed result.
Practical exercisepresent the project evidence, limitations and a repeatable handover.
Technical references
These primary vendor, project or standards sources inform this independent IT Purview outline. Reference pages checked 25 October 2026; current provider documentation and exam objectives take precedence when versions change.
From understanding to application.
Progress by learning milestone. The schedule is agreed around your starting level and learning goals.
- 01Learning milestone 1 In progress
Set the context
Directory architecture · Identity lifecycle
Establish the Active Directory scope, baseline concepts and operating assumptions. - 02Learning milestone 2 In progress
Build the working skills
Administration controls · Directory operations
Apply the core Active Directory techniques in the course lab and record the result. - 03Learning milestone 3 In progress
Validate and handle exceptions
Check expected behavior, investigate a failure case and capture evidence for build a governed active directory domain lab. - 04Learning milestone 4 In progress
Deliver the applied project
Complete build a governed active directory domain lab, explain key decisions and identify a practical next step.
Career outlook after this learning path
Typical roles this roadmap can support, with broad salary ranges by relevant work experience.
| Role | 0–3 years | 3–7 years | 7–12+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Administrator | ₹5–11 LPA | ₹12–24 LPA | ₹25–45 LPA |
Ranges are indicative India-market compensation estimates in ₹ lakh per annum, not a salary promise. They reflect broad market guides and vary by location, employer, skills and role scope; the experience bands refer to relevant work experience, not time since training. Completing this course does not guarantee employment, a role, compensation or career progression. View market reference ↗