May 2025 Edition
Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!
We’re back with this month’s edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification program, and self-paced training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability:
Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go
Training You Gotta Take
Boston to pre-game | Splunk University – September 6-8
Get ready to tailgate with the best — Splunk University is heading to Boston, Sept 6–8, 2025! This is your ultimate pre-game before .conf25, packed with hands-on labs, expert-led workshops, and face-to-face learning with the Splunk Education team. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or gear up for the big event, this in-person experience will quench your thirst for knowledge. You may have avoided any 8 a.m. classes in college, but consider Early Bird registration so you can save big before the June 9 deadline!
Gotta go to Boston | The new campus for Splunk University
The latest eLearning with Labs | SOC Essentials
Oh, the frustration of hunting for that one essential missing sock! Err, wait, that’s not what this is about. We’re actually announcing our newest SOC Essentials: Introduction to Threat Hunting eLearning with Labs course. In this self-paced learning, you’ll go through the PEAK Threat Hunting Framework and get hands-on practice with labs that help you prepare, plan, and execute different types of hunts. Taking this course may not help you locate that one renegade sock, but it will definitely help boost your threat hunting skills.
Gotta take the latest | Enroll in eLearning with labs
Things You Needa Know
Cisco Live! is music to our ears | San Diego, CA, June 8-12, 2025
If expert-led Splunk Education content isn’t enough to get you to San Diego this June, maybe a live show by The Killers will do the trick. Either way, you’ll want to join us at Cisco Live! from June 8–12, 2025, for the big tech event of the year. Discover how Cisco is reshaping the future of infrastructure, security, and AI—and catch Splunk Education in action as part of the learning lineup. From hands-on sessions to free Cisco certification exams, it’s the ultimate mix of professional development, tech innovation, and a great night of rock and roll.
Needa know the details | Find out more
Splunk Certification | Level up or re-certify at .conf25
Is your Splunk Certification nearing its expiration date? Well then, .conf25 is the perfect opportunity to knock out re-certification the quick, easy, and budget-friendly way. All exams are just $25 this year—no limit, no pre-reqs for our new cybersecurity certs, and no excuses. Whether you're refreshing your current credentials or looking for new badges to elevate your resume, it's never been easier to sit for our exams. Walk-up registration is available in Boston, but it’s a best practice to register early and avoid the wait or the sell out. Sharpen your skills, make your resume stand out, and keep your certifications current—at this year’s .conf25 testing center.
Needa get Splunk Certifications | Register for .conf25 in Boston
Places You’ll Wanna Go
Lantern Blog | New series just dropped
This month on the Lantern Blog, we’re lighting your path to smarter Splunking with a new series of articles designed to help you solve real data problems—fast. Whether you’re a Splunk admin trying to squeeze more performance out of your indexing, forwarding, or search heads, or you’re looking to reduce log size using SPL2 templates, we’ve got practical, ready-to-use insights you can safely apply in production. Plus, don’t miss new content on the Cisco integration, platform upgrades, and more. Feeling in the dark? Don’t, because Splunk Lantern is our online customer success center that provides advice from Splunk experts on valuable data insights, key use cases, and more.
Wanna go toward the light | Lantern
The ‘Tube | Short videos. Big impact.
Wearing shorts to a red carpet event? Probably not the best look. But Splunk How-To YouTube Shorts? Now those are always appropriate! Our new series of bite-sized videos delivers fast, focused insights to keep you learning on the go —whether you're prepping for a certification exam, exploring new courses, or curious about our latest learning programs. From Last Minute Learning highlights to insider tips on our newest offerings, these 60-second videos pack serious value into every frame.
Go get them shorts | Splunk learning, one quick hit at a time
Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs
Go Chat | Join our Community User Group Slack Channel
Go Stream It | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!)
Go Last Minute | Seats Still Available for ILT
Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community
Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter
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