Splunk Core Certified User (SPLK-1001) ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The Splunk Core User (SPLK-1001) exam has 60 questions, a 60 minutes time limit, a passing score Splunk does not publish (results are pass/fail), and costs $130 USD. It covers Splunk Basics, Basic Searching, Using Fields in Searches, Search Language Fundamentals. ExamCert has 500–1,000+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
Splunk Core User (SPLK-1001) Study Materials
The Splunk Core Certified User (SPLK-1001) is Splunk’s entry point into its certification track. It validates the ability to search data, use fields and lookups, and build basic reports, alerts, and dashboards in Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud, making it a strong first credential for SOC and data-operations roles.
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Scenario-based questions covering Splunk Basics, Basic Searching, Using Fields in Searches, Search Language Fundamentals, Basic Transforming Commands, Reports, Dashboards, Alerts & Lookups
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Splunk Core User (SPLK-1001) Exam Domains
60 questions in 60 minutes. Passing score: not published (pass/fail only). Exam fee: $130 USD. Format: Multiple choice (Pearson VUE test centre or online proctored). From 20 October 2026, new registrations move to Cisco’s Certmetrics portal.
Splunk Basics
Splunk components, what Splunk is used for, apps, user settings and basic navigation.
Basic Searching
Run searches, set the time range, read and refine results, use the timeline, control search jobs and save results.
Using Fields in Searches
Understand fields, use them in searches and work with the fields sidebar.
Search Language Fundamentals
The search pipeline, specifying indexes, and the table, rename, fields, dedup and sort commands.
Using Basic Transforming Commands
Build statistical results with the top, rare and stats commands.
Creating Reports and Dashboards
Save and edit reports, display statistics tables and visualizations, and create and edit dashboards.
Creating and Using Lookups
Lookup files and definitions, automatic lookups, and using lookups in searches.
Creating Scheduled Reports and Alerts
Configure scheduled reports, create alerts and view fired alerts.
Why Splunk Core User?
The Splunk Core Certified User (SPLK-1001) is Splunk’s entry point into its certification track. A respected Splunk credential for SOC Analyst, Security Analyst, Data Operations Analyst.
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Who Is the Splunk Core User Exam For?
Target Audience
For newcomers to Splunk — career changers, new customers, and analysts — who need to demonstrate foundational ability to search and navigate Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud. No prior Splunk experience is assumed.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •No prerequisites (open to all candidates)
- •Splunk recommends the free Intro to Splunk eLearning beforehand
- •Basic familiarity with searching and machine/log data is helpful
Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice (Pearson VUE or online proctored)
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