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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Splunk
Exam Format
60 min (plus 3 min for exam agreement)
65
Not publicly disclosed
Entry
Registration
$130 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass a higher-level Splunk certification exam; Pass the current version of the same exam; Complete continuing education requirements
SPLK-4001 Exam Topics and Domains
SPLK-4001 is organized into 10 weighted domains. Expect to work with Knowledge Manager, Workflow Action Manager, CIM Add-On, Knowledge Objects, and more.
1
Using Transforming Commands for Visualizations
10%
Use the chart command
Chart command syntaxChart visualization types
- Create visualizations using the chart command
- Apply appropriate aggregation functions
- Format chart output for different visualization types
Use the timechart command
Timechart command syntax
- Create time-based visualizations
- Configure time spans and buckets
- Apply timechart to trending analysis
2
Filtering and Formatting Results
10%
The eval command
Eval expressions and functions
- Create calculated fields using eval
- Apply eval functions for data manipulation
- Use conditional logic in eval expressions
Use the search and where commands to filter results
Search vs where command differences
- Differentiate between search and where commands
- Apply appropriate filtering techniques
- Optimize search performance with proper filtering
The fillnull command
Handling null values
- Handle null values in search results
- Apply fillnull to improve data quality
- Understand impact on aggregations
3
Correlating Events
10%
Identify transactions
Transaction basics
- Understand transaction concepts
- Identify events that belong together
- Recognize transaction patterns
Group events using fields
Field-based grouping
- Group events by common field values
- Use transaction command with field parameters
- Handle multi-value fields in transactions
Group events using fields and time
Time-based transaction boundaries
- Define time-based transaction boundaries
- Use maxspan and maxpause effectively
- Specify transaction start and end conditions
Search with transactions
Transaction search techniques
- Search and analyze transactions
- Calculate transaction statistics
- Filter transactions based on criteria
4
Creating and Managing Fields
10%
Perform regex field extractions using the Field Extractor (FX)
Regular expression field extraction
- Create regex-based field extractions
- Use the Field Extractor UI effectively
- Test and validate field extractions
Perform delimiter field extractions using the FX
Delimiter-based extraction
- Extract fields from delimited data
- Configure delimiter-based extractions
- Handle various delimiter types
5
Creating Field Aliases and Calculated Fields
10%
Describe, create, and use field aliases
Field alias configuration
- Understand field alias concepts
- Create and manage field aliases
- Apply aliases for data normalization
Describe, create, and use calculated fields
Calculated field creation
- Create calculated fields using eval
- Understand calculated field evaluation
- Manage field dependencies
6
Creating Tags and Event Types
10%
Create and use tags
Tag creation and management
- Create and manage tags
- Apply tags to field-value pairs
- Use tags for categorization
Describe event types and their uses
Event type concepts
- Understand event type concepts
- Identify appropriate use cases
- Recognize event type benefits
Create an event type
Event type creation
- Create event types from search strings
- Configure event type properties
- Manage event type hierarchy
7
Creating and Using Macros
10%
Describe macros
Macro concepts
- Understand macro concepts
- Identify macro use cases
- Recognize macro benefits
Create and use a basic macro
Basic macro creation
- Create basic search macros
- Invoke macros in searches
- Manage macro definitions
Define arguments and variables for a macro
Macro arguments
- Define macro arguments
- Use variables in macro definitions
- Validate macro arguments
Add and use arguments with a macro
Parameterized macros
- Create parameterized macros
- Pass arguments to macros
- Handle multiple arguments
8
Creating and Using Workflow Actions
10%
Describe the function of GET, POST, and Search workflow actions
Workflow action types
- Understand workflow action types
- Differentiate between GET, POST, and Search
- Identify appropriate use cases
Create a GET workflow action
GET action configuration
- Create GET workflow actions
- Configure URL parameters
- Pass field values to external systems
Create a POST workflow action
POST action configuration
- Create POST workflow actions
- Configure form data submission
- Map fields to POST parameters
Create a Search workflow action
Search action configuration
- Create Search workflow actions
- Build dynamic search strings
- Pass context between searches
9
Creating Data Models
10%
Describe the relationship between data models and pivot
Data models and pivot interface
- Understand data model concepts
- Describe pivot interface functionality
- Explain relationship between models and pivot
10
Using the Common Information Model (CIM) Add-On
10%
Describe the Splunk CIM
CIM overview
- Understand CIM purpose and benefits
- Describe CIM data model structure
- Explain data normalization concepts
List the knowledge objects included with the Splunk CIM Add-On
CIM knowledge objects
- Identify CIM knowledge objects
- List CIM data models
- Understand CIM field mappings
Use the CIM Add-On to normalize data
Data normalization with CIM
- Apply CIM to normalize data
- Create CIM-compliant field extractions
- Write searches using CIM fields
How do I earn this certification?
Passing SPLK-4001 earns the Splunk Core Certified Power User certification. It sits in the Splunk Core track.
Next Level Options
- SPLK-4002 - Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power UserExpand skills in searching, reporting and advanced knowledge object use cases
- SPLK-2001 - Splunk Enterprise Certified AdminDevelop expertise in daily management of Splunk Enterprise
- SPLK-3001 - Splunk Cloud Certified AdminBuild competence in managing and configuring Splunk Cloud
Alternative Paths
- SPLK-5001 - Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense EngineerLeverage Splunk skills for security operations
- SPLK-2002 - Splunk Enterprise Certified ArchitectAdvanced architecture and deployment skills
- SPLK-3002 - Splunk Enterprise Security Certified AdminSpecialize in Splunk Enterprise Security
- SPLK-1003 - Splunk SOAR Certified Automation DeveloperFocus on security orchestration and automation
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024
Updates
- Machine Learning Toolkit (MLTK) 5.4 Now integral part of Power User exam, not optional • Release date: 2024-06-01
- Splunk Dashboard Studio Latest New dashboard creation methods being tested • Release date: 2024-03-01
- HTTP Event Collector (HEC) Enhanced Cloud data ingestion now core topic • Release date: 2024-01-01
- Common Information Model (CIM) 5.0 Updated data models and normalization requirements • Release date: 2024-04-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by IT professionals and Career changers entering big data field.
- Experience with Splunk platform
- Understanding of basic Splunk searches
- Familiarity with data analysis concepts
- Completion of Splunk Fundamentals courses