Program

PKI Foundations: From Zero to Root CA

Level: Beginner Format: Self-paced video Content: 6h video · 4 labs Access: Lifetime

This course gives you a practical, working understanding of PKI. You’ll build a two-tier hierarchy, issue real certificates, and understand how all the moving parts fit together in an enterprise environment.

What you’ll learn

  • Core PKI concepts: keys, certificates, chains, CRLs, OCSP
  • Designing a simple but realistic PKI lab
  • Installing and configuring a root and issuing CA
  • Issuing server and client certificates
  • Common PKI pitfalls and how to avoid them

Curriculum

Module 1 – PKI Fundamentals 3 lessons · ~45 min
  • Lesson 1 – Why PKI still matters 10 min
  • Lesson 2 – Keys, certificates & trust chains 20 min
  • Lesson 3 – CRLs, OCSP & revocation 15 min
Module 2 – Designing Your PKI Lab 3 lessons · 1 lab
  • Lesson 4 – Lab topology & prerequisites 15 min
  • Lesson 5 – Root vs issuing CAs 18 min
  • Lab 1 – Building your PKI environment Guided
Module 3 – Installing the Root CA 3 lessons · 1 lab
  • Lesson 6 – Root CA design decisions 18 min
  • Lab 2 – Installing the root CA Guided
  • Lesson 7 – Securing and backing up the root 15 min
Module 4 – Issuing Certificates 4 lessons · 2 labs
  • Lesson 8 – Templates & issuance policies 20 min
  • Lab 3 – Server certificate issuance Guided
  • Lab 4 – Client certificate issuance Guided
  • Lesson 9 – Troubleshooting common issues 15 min

Ready to enroll?

Create your student account, enroll in PKI Foundations, and start building your PKI lab today.