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Splunk Core Certified Power User
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Transforming Commands and Result ShapingYou are here
Master `chart`, `timechart`, `eval`, `search`, `where`, and `fillnull` so you can turn raw events into usable reports quickly.
Correlation and Transactions
Spend the most time here: identify transactions, set `maxspan` and `maxpause`, and know when `stats` is the better design.
Field Creation and Knowledge Objects
Practice field extraction, aliases, calculated fields, tags, event types, and macros until the differences between them are obvious.
Workflow Actions and Reuse
Build a few GET, POST, and Search workflow actions and practice macro argument handling in real searches.
Data Models and CIM
Learn Pivot relationships, dataset types, and how the CIM Add-On uses fields, tags, aliases, and event types for normalization.
Timed Practice Sets
Finish with mixed timed sets so you can switch between syntax, concept, and scenario questions under the 60-minute pace.
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Time to Get Licensed
3-5 weeks typical
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
After a failed attempt, wait 7 days before retrying. Candidates may attempt the same exam up to 6 times in a rolling 12-month period. For recertification as of March 1, 2026, renew by retaking the same exam in the final year or earning a higher-level certification in the same track.
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What You'll Study
11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
2 sections
Chapter 1: Transforming Commands for Visualizations
3 sections
Chapter 2: Filtering and Formatting Results
3 sections
Chapter 3: Correlating Events & Transactions
4 sections
Chapter 4: Creating and Managing Fields
3 sections
Chapter 5: Field Aliases and Calculated Fields
3 sections
Chapter 6: Tags and Event Types
3 sections
Chapter 7: Creating and Using Search Macros
3 sections
Chapter 8: Creating and Using Workflow Actions
3 sections
Chapter 9: Data Models and Pivot
3 sections
Chapter 10: Common Information Model (CIM)
3 sections
Splunk Power User Exam Details
Splunk Core Certified Power User
Administered by Splunk / Pearson VUE
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Splunk / Pearson VUE content outline
Use `chart` and `timechart` correctly for visualization-ready reporting.
Use `eval`, `search`, `where`, and `fillnull` to shape result sets and derive usable reporting fields.
Identify transactions, group events by fields and time, report on transactions, and decide when `stats` is preferable.
Perform regex and delimiter-based field extractions with the Field Extractor.
Normalize names with field aliases and derive reusable values with calculated fields.
Create tags, understand event types, and use both for reusable classification.
Create basic macros, define arguments and variables, and reuse them safely across searches.
Create GET, POST, and Search workflow actions and pass event context into the next step.
Understand the relationship between data models and Pivot, identify attributes, and create useful datasets.
Describe the CIM, identify CIM Add-On knowledge objects, and use them to normalize data.
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