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Microsoft Security Operations

Express Program · 2 days · $995. Working capability running an AI-era security operations center in two focused, hands-on days, on a curated path mapped to Microsoft certification.

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Why take this course

Security operations teams are under more pressure than ever, and Security Copilot is changing how the work gets done. This Express course is the fastest credible way to keep pace: two focused, hands-on days on detection, response, and threat hunting across Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel, with Security Copilot built in, on a curated path through Microsoft's official security-operations content.

The course maps to a named Microsoft certification, so the two days are a head start on a credential employers and clients recognize. You leave able to do the work, with a clear path to the exam, having spent two days instead of five.

2
Days, instructor-led
2
Source courses
1
Certification path

The Program

2-Day Course

A standalone, two-day instructor-led course with hands-on, follow-along labs.

Self-Study

ONLC's own overview of the source material, linked to the official Microsoft Learn modules and exam guides.

Source Path

A curated path through two official Microsoft courses: SC-200 and SC-5006.

Certification path

  • SC-5006
    Enhance security operations with Microsoft Security Copilot
  • SC-200
    Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
    Leads to Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate.

Enroll

Express: Microsoft Security Operations

$995

Two-day, live, instructor-led, with hands-on labs.

  • ✓ Hands-on, follow-along labs
  • ✓ ONLC self-study linked to Microsoft Learn
  • ✓ Curated from SC-200 & SC-5006
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What's included

Curated, not exhaustive

The most valuable content in depth, with a guided overview of the rest.

Hands-on labs

Investigate, hunt, and automate across Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, with Security Copilot, alongside the instructor.

Centers or home

Attend from any ONLC center or from your own location.

Self-study + Microsoft Learn

Every course links to the official Microsoft Learn modules and exam guide, so you can finish the path on your own time.

Free retake

Repeat the instructor-led course once free within a year.

Advisor guidance

Talk it through with an ONLC Advisor to find your starting point.

Who it's for

SOC Analyst

Triage alerts and run investigations at machine speed with Security Copilot in the loop.

Threat Hunter

Hunt across Defender XDR and Sentinel with hands-on KQL and Copilot fluency.

Incident Responder

Build detections and run response with the AI-era SOC toolset.

Security Analyst

Move from watching dashboards to augmented, Copilot-assisted operations.

IT Security Lead

Bring your team up to speed on the SOC workflow clients now expect.

Detection Engineer

Author detections, promptbooks, and automations that scale your coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Will this get me ready for the Security Operations Analyst Associate certification?

Yes, through the program as a whole. The live two days give you the highest-value, hardest-to-self-teach skills hands-on: Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, detection, response, hunting, and automation, with Security Copilot built in. From there, the ONLC self-study included with the course links directly to the official Microsoft Learn modules and the SC-200 exam guide, so you can finish covering the exam objectives at your own pace. You earn Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate by passing exam SC-200.

Why take the Express instead of the full-length courses?

The full official path is five days across two courses (SC-200 and SC-5006). The Express distills the most valuable material into two focused, hands-on days and hands you the rest as guided self-study linked to Microsoft Learn. You and your team gain working capability in two days instead of a week out of the office, and the instructor time is spent only on the parts that genuinely benefit from a live expert.

Why this course over other security operations training?

It isn't a compressed SC-200 alone. It's built on Microsoft's official security-operations curriculum and maps to a named, in-demand credential, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, with Security Copilot layered in so you triage and hunt at machine speed. And it's instructor-led and hands-on, so you leave having actually run investigations rather than just watching a demo.

What will I be able to do after the two days?

Triage and investigate incidents in Defender XDR, build detections and run response in Microsoft Sentinel, write KQL, hunt threats, and automate, using Security Copilot for embedded investigations, custom promptbooks, and Security Copilot agents. Day 1 covers the landscape, Defender XDR, Sentinel, and KQL; Day 2 covers detection, response, hunting, automation, and roadmap with Security Copilot built in, all with follow-along labs. It's live and instructor-led, attended from any ONLC center or from your home or office.

Do I need a coding or technical background?

Yes, some. You should have security-operations fundamentals and be familiar with Microsoft security tools, logs, incidents, and basic KQL. SC-900 or equivalent is recommended, and the Express: Microsoft Secure AI & Cloud Workloads course is a good lead-in.

Can you train our whole team, and is there group pricing?

Yes. We work with MSPs, consultancies, and enterprise teams on group pricing, dedicated dates, and private delivery, and there's real value in training together, since everyone leaves speaking the same language and ready to deliver. Talk to an ONLC Advisor and we'll put together a plan.

What does it cost?

$995 per seat. For bulk or group pricing, contact an ONLC Advisor and we'll send a quote.

Training your team?

Get your team client-ready without pulling everyone off billable work for a week. We work with MSPs, consultancies, and enterprise teams on group pricing, dedicated dates, and private delivery. Tell us what you need and an ONLC Advisor will put together a plan.

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