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Splunk® Career Certifications
Official Pearson VUE Exam Catalog Codes, Registration Matrix & Specialty Streams (2026 Grid)
Candidate Testing & Logistics Overview
Splunk professional career certifications are administered globally through the Pearson VUE testing network.
Candidates can:
- Schedule exams at Pearson Professional Centers worldwide.
- Take remotely proctored exams using OnVUE.
- Complete timed, multiple-choice certification exams.
Core Platform Knowledge & Power User Tracks
| Exam Code | Certification | Level |
|---|---|---|
| SPLK-1001 | Splunk Core Certified User | Foundational |
| SPLK-1002 | Splunk Core Certified Power User | Foundational |
| SPLK-1004 | Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User | Intermediate |
Enterprise & Cloud Systems Administration
| Exam Code | Certification | Level |
|---|---|---|
| SPLK-1003 | Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin | Professional |
| SPLK-1005 | Splunk Cloud Certified Admin | Professional |
Technical Architecture & Expert Consulting
| Exam Code | Certification | Level |
|---|---|---|
| SPLK-2002 | Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect | Advanced Architect |
| SPLK-3003 | Splunk Core Certified Consultant | Expert Consultant |
Premium App Architecture (Security & IT Operations)
| Exam Code | Certification | Level |
|---|---|---|
| SPLK-3001 | Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin | Advanced Specialist |
| SPLK-3002 | Splunk IT Service Intelligence Certified Admin | Advanced Specialist |
| SPLK-2003 | Splunk SOAR Certified Automation Developer | Advanced Specialist |
Observability, Custom Development & Cyber Analytics
| Exam Code | Certification | Level |
|---|---|---|
| SPLK-2001 | Splunk Certified Developer | Specialist Developer |
| SPLK-4001 | Splunk O11y Cloud Certified Metrics User | Observability Specialist |
| SPLK-5001 | Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst | Security Specialist |
| SPLK-5002 | Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer | Security Specialist |