I’m sure we can all remember back to the days when the thought of having to take summer school classes would be just the motivation needed to get heads-down on that last school paper or study longer for the final exam. Back then, going to summer school was not cool.
While a ton has changed since I attended high school and university, one thing hasn’t changed — the value of learning. And learning Splunk offers so many opportunities to grow your career and help your organization become more resilient and more prepared. This is why I’m excited about Splunk University, which is coming to Las Vegas between June 9-11, 2024 — just two days prior to our annual user conference, .conf24. As someone deeply passionate about learning, growth, and development, this event is another step in the direction of tackling our increasingly-complex digital world.
At Splunk University, it’s not just about delivering educational content; it's about bridging the skills gap in cybersecurity and helping organizations navigate the rapidly evolving security landscape. I’m constantly inspired when I learn about the profound impact this event has on individuals' careers and how being proficient in Splunk has the capacity to positively shift the broader cybersecurity landscape.
Students who attend Splunk University not only gain technical skills using Splunk, but also cultivate a deep understanding of how data and security intersect in today's rapidly evolving digital world. The experience combines in-person, hands-on bootcamp-style learning and workshops with networking opportunities – appropriate and fulfilling for all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced user, we have sessions designed to meet your needs.
Starting on the last day of Splunk University and running through the end of .conf24, attendees can validate their learning with more than a dozen Splunk Certifications. We’re making it easy to take deeply-discounted exams onsite with PearsonVUE for just $25 each. And, stay tuned for exciting news about an upcoming new (and free) cybersecurity certification. Know before you go: Learn more about Splunk Certification registration.
With Splunk University and .conf24 on the horizon, there's no better time to invest in your professional development and take your Splunk expertise to new heights. Join me and thousands of other Splunk enthusiasts as we dive into learning and unlock the full potential of Splunk technology. Now that I think about it, if my calculus teacher had threatened me with summer school like this back in ‘the day,’ I probably would have been super-stoked!
Learn more about the full .conf24 experience and get registered here.
Eric Fusilero
VP, Splunk Education
The Splunk platform removes the barriers between data and action, empowering observability, IT and security teams to ensure their organizations are secure, resilient and innovative.
Founded in 2003, Splunk is a global company — with over 7,500 employees, Splunkers have received over 1,020 patents to date and availability in 21 regions around the world — and offers an open, extensible data platform that supports shared data across any environment so that all teams in an organization can get end-to-end visibility, with context, for every interaction and business process. Build a strong data foundation with Splunk.