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Certification Overview
This exam tests comprehensive SPL command mastery (transforming commands like stats, timechart, transaction; filtering and grouping) alongside advanced knowledge object creation (macros, field aliases, calculated fields, tags, event types). Critical technical areas include data model usage, CIM integration, working with lookups, creating alerts and reports, and building effective dashboard visualizations—all practical, hands-on skills used daily by Splunk power users.
What This Certification Proves
The Splunk Core Certified Power User (SPLK-1002) validates hands-on expertise in Splunk search, data analysis, and knowledge object creation. This certification demonstrates proficiency in using Splunk to search, visualize, and extract insights from data—essential skills for analysts, engineers, and power users working in SOC, IT operations, and data analytics roles.
Who Should Take This Exam
Splunk administrators and analysts with 6-12 months of hands-on Splunk experience; analysts responsible for building dashboards, alerts, and reports; IT professionals transitioning to security operations or data analysis roles; anyone seeking entry-level Splunk certification before pursuing advanced credentials.
Topic Breakdown
17 domains covering 299 questions
| Domain | Questions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Creating And Managing Fields | 39 | 13% |
| Creating Field Aliases And Calculated Fields | 30 | 10% |
| Creating Tags And Event Types | 28 | 9% |
| Using Transforming Commands For Visualizations | 27 | 9% |
| Correlating Events | 27 | 9% |
| Creating And Using Macros | 24 | 8% |
| Creating And Using Workflow Actions | 21 | 7% |
| Using The Common Information Model Add-On | 20 | 7% |
| Basic Transforming Commands | 19 | 6% |
| Data Models | 18 | 6% |
| Filtering And Grouping Results | 18 | 6% |
| Filtering And Formatting Results | 8 | 3% |
| Creating And Using Reports And Alerts | 8 | 3% |
| Creating Data Models | 5 | 2% |
| Working With Time | 4 | 1% |
| Working With Lookups | 2 | 1% |
| Introduction To Dashboards | 1 | 0% |
Study Plans
Choose a study plan that matches your schedule and experience level
30 Days
Intensive Sprint
Week 1-2
- Master fundamentals: Creating And Managing Fields
- Read Splunk official documentation
- Complete 10 questions daily
Week 3
- Deep dive: Creating Field Aliases And Calculated Fields
- Review weak areas from results
- Take 2 full-length exams
Week 4
- Review all flagged questions
- Timed exams to build stamina
- Final revision of key concepts
60 Days
Balanced Approach
Week 1-2
- Survey all exam domains
- Set up study environment
- Begin with foundational topics
Week 3-4
- Focus: Creating And Managing Fields
- Focus: Creating Field Aliases And Calculated Fields
- 5 questions daily
Week 5-6
- Focus: Creating Tags And Event Types
- Hands-on labs if applicable
- Review explanations for wrong answers
Week 7-8
- Complete all 299 questions
- Identify and eliminate weak areas
- Take 3 full-length timed tests
90 Days
Comprehensive Study
Month 1
- Learn all exam domains at a comfortable pace
- Build strong foundational knowledge
- 4 questions daily
Month 2
- Deep dive into each domain
- Hands-on practice and labs
- Take weekly timed exams
Month 3
- Work through all 299 questions
- Identify and eliminate weak areas
- Take 3 full-length timed exams
SPLK-1002-Specific Tips
- Master SPL syntax early: Focus on stats, eval, transaction, and timechart commands—these dominate the exam and appear across multiple domains
- Build dashboards and reports hands-on: Don't just read about visualization; create actual dashboards in a Splunk instance to understand field selection and panel configuration
- Drill Knowledge Objects: Practice creating field aliases, calculated fields, tags, event types, macros, and lookups repeatedly—these are tested individually and in combination
- Work with Data Models: Understand CIM (Common Information Model) add-on usage and how to create and reference data models in searches; this is a significant exam area
- Practice subsearch and correlation: Solve 20+ problems involving subsearches and event correlation to solidify the syntax and use-case patterns
- Use the Splunk documentation as your study guide: Bookmark the SPL reference and Knowledge Objects sections; the exam heavily tests specific command syntax and options
- Take the 300 practice questions in blocks by domain: Identify weak areas (likely Subsearches and Data Models for most test-takers) and re-study those domains
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Sample Questions
Try 5 free questions from the SPLK-1002 question bank
Which workflow action type performs a secondary search?
Which of the following statements describes Search workflow actions?
Where are the descriptions of the data models that come with the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) Add-on documented?
The stats command will create a _____________ by default.
When is a GET workflow action needed?
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