Introducing the KnowBe4 Academy: Your Path to Mastering Human Risk Management (2025)

We're thrilled to announce the launch of KnowBe4 Academy—a comprehensive learning ecosystem designed specifically for security administrators, IT professionalsand team members who manage KnowBe4's security products and platform.

Transforming How You Learn and Implement
KnowBe4 Academy represents a fundamental shift in how you engage with your human risk management platform.

The Academy provides structured learning paths that systematically build expertise through organized, sequential content. Rather than navigating scattered knowledge base articles or learning through trial and error, security professionals can now follow a clear progression that builds competency from foundational concepts to advanced implementation techniques.

A Learning Experience Built for Security Professionals
What sets KnowBe4 Academy apart is its focus on practical application in real-world security environments. Each course combines multiple learning formats to accommodate your different learning preferences:

• Interactive Video Tutorials: Engaging demonstrations that showcase platform capabilities
• Guided Simulations: Practice environments where you can apply concepts without affecting your production settings
• Step-by-Step Implementation Guides: Clear instructions for optimizing feature configurations
• Knowledge Validation: Quizzes and assessments to ensure concept mastery

Real Results from Our Users
Don't just take our word for how valuable the Academy is—hear directly from your peers who have experienced it firsthand:

Meeting Diverse Learning Needs
"Each of the mechanisms provided a different way of learning the same concepts, which is very important for educating people with different learning styles."

"I really like the varied learning styles of each module and can't wait to see this type of training for more features."

Bridging Knowledge Gaps
"I'm super thankful that this is available. It helps me to understand more clearly the purpose of PhishER and how to use it. I'm looking forward to other courses in addition."

"The videos and simulations were great to anchor my understanding of the tool."

Enabling Immediate Application
"This was super helpful! I've explored some of the system created features, but hadn't thought about creating custom rooms. This is great!"

"I really like all the simulations in this module. I love that I can go straight into my PhishER and set up all the custom rooms like I just practiced."

Available Courses
The Academy launches with several foundational courses:

• KnowBe4 101: Master the essentials of the SAT platform
• PhishER 101: Learn to efficiently manage reported phishing emails and strengthen your incident response
• Free Tools 101: Discover how to leverage Phish Alert Button (PAB) and Automated Security Awareness Program (ASAP)
• KSAT 101: A growing curriculum covering Security Awareness and Compliance Training features (additional modules coming soon)

Each course is designed to be self-paced, fitting into your busy schedule while automatically tracking your progress.

Benefits That Extend Beyond Learning
The Academy delivers advantages that directly impact your security program's effectiveness:

• Maximized Platform ROI: Ensure you're leveraging every security feature you've invested in
• Accelerated Onboarding: New team members can quickly develop proficiency through structured guidance
• Consistent Security Practices: Standardize how your organization implements KnowBe4 products
• Demonstrable Security Value: Gain the knowledge to showcase measurable security improvements to leadership

Getting Started with Your Security Learning Journey
Accessing the KnowBe4 Academy is simple: From the KSAT console, click your email address in the top-right corner, or from the PhishER console, click the user icon at the bottom of the navigation bar.