Analyze and Automate Data Using Splunk Knowledge Objects

Learners will analyze, enrich, and automate Splunk data using knowledge objects, field extractions, workflows, and alerting mechanisms to transform raw machine data into actionable insights. By the end of this course, learners will be able to standardize data using information models, enrich events with lookups and calculated fields, structure unstructured logs through advanced extraction techniques, and design alerts and workflows that support proactive monitoring and investigation. This course benefits aspiring Splunk administrators, security analysts, and data engineers by providing practical, job-ready skills that improve search efficiency, data consistency, and operational intelligence. Learners gain hands-on understanding of how Splunk knowledge objects operate at search time, allowing flexible enhancements without reindexing data. The course also demonstrates how to connect insights to action through workflow integrations and alert automation. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end focus on Splunk knowledge objects—from foundational concepts to advanced implementation—combined with real-world scenarios, graded assessments, and best-practice design patterns. Rather than focusing only on commands, the course emphasizes analytical thinking, reusability, and scalable Splunk design, enabling learners to build robust, enterprise-ready Splunk environments

• Enrich and standardize Splunk data using knowledge objects, lookups, and calculated fields
• Extract structured fields from unstructured logs using advanced Splunk extraction techniques
• Design alerts and workflows to automate monitoring, investigation, and operational response

• No deep prior experience is required, but basic computer and internet skills are helpful
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities