The Grouper Loader Management package delivers specialized training for administrators integrating Grouper with external data systems. This three-course sequence builds from core concepts to hands-on data integration techniques using both SQL and LDAP sources.
You’ll master methods for loading individual groups and group sets, managing external attributes, scheduling automated jobs, and implementing real-time synchronization. With approximately 5 hours of targeted instruction, this bundle provides the technical expertise to maintain accurate, up-to-date access control information through efficient integration with your organization’s systems of record.
Grouper Loader Management Courses
Explore the courses and what you’ll learn in this pathway:
1. Intro to Grouper: Concepts & Architecture
Course Snapshot
Delivery: Virtual, Self-Paced
Estimated Duration: About 40 minutes
Course Description
This introductory course provides a high-level overview of Grouper, an open-source tool for secure, efficient access control in complex organizations.
You’ll learn core access management concepts, explore Grouper’s key functionalities and benefits, and discover best practices for folder and group design using the Grouper Deployment Guide. The course covers essential group types in Grouper and introduces provisioning models and integration methods for connecting Grouper with other systems.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the foundational knowledge to leverage Grouper for secure, scalable, and dynamic access control solutions.
Learning Objectives
Define core concepts of access management.
Explain the core functionalities and benefits of Grouper in access management.
Describe the basic concepts of ABAC and RBAC (access control models and their applications in Grouper.)
Apply the Grouper Deployment Guide for folder and group design.
Differentiate between distinct types of groups in Grouper (basis, reference, policy, etc.)
Identify basic provisioning models and methods for integrating Grouper with other systems.
2. Grouper Training Environment Set Up
Course Snapshot
Delivery: Virtual, Self-Paced
Estimated Duration: About 15 minutes
Course Description
Grouper Training Environment Set Up provides a comprehensive guide to the Grouper Training Environment (GTE), equipping you with the details needed to set up and utilize this essential tool for effective training and implementation.
You will explore the architecture and design of the GTE, learn how to establish secure connections using SSH, and troubleshoot common technical issues. The course also introduces the GTE web interface, offering hands-on practice with navigation and key tasks, and explains the purpose and structure of the GTE course image.
Learning Objectives
Understand the basic architecture and design of the GTE.
Set up and connect to an assigned GTE instance using SSH.
Troubleshoot common connection issues.
Navigate the GTE web interface.
Identify the purpose and structure of the GTE course image.
3. Grouper Loader Management
Course Snapshot
Delivery: Virtual, Self-Paced
Estimated Duration:About 2.5 hours of instruction and exercises
Pre-requisites: Grouper Core Training (or equivalent knowledge)
Pre-requisite: Grouper Core Training or equivalent knowledge and experience. While formal completion of the Core Training is recommended, professionals with significant hands-on Grouper implementation experience may have the necessary foundation. Participants should be comfortable with Grouper’s basic architecture, understand fundamental concepts like subjects, folders, groups, and attributes, and have experience with group management operations before attempting this specialized course. Contact us if you have questions.
Description
This specialized course is designed for Grouper administrators needing to integrate and maintain data from external systems of record.
You’ll gain hands-on experience loading individual and sets of groups from SQL and LDAP, managing external group names and descriptions, scheduling loader jobs, and troubleshooting common issues. The course demonstrates real-time data synchronization techniques to ensure accurate and up-to-date reference groups.
By the end of this course, you’ll be proficient in integrating external data sources and automating Grouper’s group management workflows for efficient system operation.
Learning Objectives:
Load a group from LDAP.
Load a set of groups from SQL.
Load a set of groups using LDAP groups.
Load a set of groups using LDAP attributes.
Schedule loader jobs.
Sync data from SQL/LDAP to a database table
Troubleshoot loader issues.
Recommended For
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Target Audience:
System Administrators
DevOps Engineers
IT Operations Staff
Database Administrators
Pre-requisites: Grouper Core Training or equivalent knowledge and experience. While formal completion of the Grouper Core Training is recommended, professionals with hands-on Grouper admin experience may have the necessary foundation. Participants should be comfortable with Grouper’s basic architecture, understand fundamental concepts like subjects, folders, and groups, and have experience with Grouper administration before attempting this specialized course. Contact us if you have questions.
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 biweekly 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 Loader Management
$350
$440
Launch pricing available for registrations completed during 2025 only. Regular pricing will apply beginning January 2026.
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.
