The Grouper Core Training package provides a complete foundation in Grouper implementation and management through six self-paced courses.
Begin with conceptual fundamentals and advance to hands-on skills for creating, managing, and optimizing access control structures. You’ll master essential operations, advanced group management, privilege administration, and system operations.
This comprehensive package delivers approximately 24 hours of targeted, self-paced instruction and exercises, equipping you with the practical expertise to implement and maintain Grouper as your organization’s access management solution.
Grouper Core Courses
Explore the courses and what you’ll learn in this pathway:
- Intro to Grouper: Concepts & Architecture
- Grouper Training Environment Set Up
- Grouper Basics: Features & Operations
- Advanced Group Management & Access Control
- Managing Grouper Privileges
- Grouper Administration & System Operations
Recommended For
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Target Audience:
- Grouper Core Implementers (IAM Architects, Engineers, Analysts)
- IT Administrators (System, Database)
- Application Developers integrating with Grouper
- Access Management Specialists (Policy, Group, Access Managers)
- Help Desk and Technical Analysts
- Delegated Administrators
- Regional IAM Teams
What to Expect
This training is delivered as interactive, self-paced courses. The courses feature descriptive text, instructional videos and corresponding slides, knowledge checks, and exercises that you complete in a virtual machine environment.
Access
All Grouper Core Training materials are hosted in InCommon Academy’s Canvas platform, where you’ll have access for four months from your purchase date.
Your training package includes access to a virtual machine (VM) environment—a secure, private Grouper instance where you can apply your new skills through hands-on exercises. You’ll receive an allocated pool of VM hours to use throughout your training period.
Upon registration, you’ll receive a welcome email with detailed access instructions to begin your learning journey.
Interactive Support
All self-paced course enrollees gain access to periodic virtual office hours with Grouper instructors. These interactive sessions provide opportunities to ask questions about course material and connect with fellow Grouper practitioners. Office hours complement your self-paced learning with guidance and peer insights.
Sessions are offered monthly and are intended to address questions related to self-paced courses. Bring your specific questions or just listen in to expand your understanding. Sign up links and upcoming session topics will be provided in your course welcome materials.
Rates
To introduce this new training and gather your valuable feedback, we’re offering special 2025 launch pricing.
| InCommon Participant | Non-Participant | |
| Grouper Core Training | $800 | $1,000 |
Launch pricing available for registrations completed during 2025 only. Regular pricing will apply beginning January 2026.
Save with a Bundle
If you’re looking for complete Grouper training, consider our Core Training + Grouper Implementation that includes both this self-paced Grouper Core Training plus our live course at a discounted rate.
Self-Paced Courses: Payment and Cancellation Policy
All purchases of self-paced courses and packages are final. Due to the nature of digital access to training materials, we do not permit cancellations or refunds for self-paced courses once purchased. In cases of extenuating circumstances, please contact meetingregistration@internet2.edu to discuss your situation.