Find the Right Certification — and Know When You're Ready
Explore industry certifications and assess your readiness before you commit time or money.
Not sure where to start? Each certification includes a readiness assessment to help you understand where you stand and what to focus on next.
Popular Starting Points
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner validates foundational, high-level understanding of AWS Cloud, services, and terminology. This certification is a good starting point on the AWS Certification journey for individuals with no prior IT or cloud experience switching to a cloud career or for line-of-business employees looking for foundational cloud literacy.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
AWS Certified Developer - Associate showcases knowledge and understanding of core AWS services, uses, and basic AWS architecture best practices, and proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications by using AWS.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate showcases knowledge and skills in AWS technology, across a wide range of AWS services. The focus of this certification is on the design of cost and performance optimized solutions, demonstrating a strong understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
Cisco CCNA (200-301)
CCNA exam covers network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)
CompTIA A+ 220-1101 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)
CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Azure Fundamentals exam validates foundational knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Azure.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
All Certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner validates foundational, high-level understanding of AWS Cloud, services, and terminology. This certification is a good starting point on the AWS Certification journey for individuals with no prior IT or cloud experience switching to a cloud career or for line-of-business employees looking for foundational cloud literacy.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
AWS Certified Developer - Associate showcases knowledge and understanding of core AWS services, uses, and basic AWS architecture best practices, and proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications by using AWS.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate showcases knowledge and skills in AWS technology, across a wide range of AWS services. The focus of this certification is on the design of cost and performance optimized solutions, demonstrating a strong understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
Cisco CCNA (200-301)
CCNA exam covers network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)
CompTIA A+ 220-1101 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)
CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Azure Fundamentals exam validates foundational knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Azure.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional validates technical expertise in provisioning, operating, and managing distributed application systems on the AWS platform. This certification is intended for individuals who perform a DevOps engineer role with two or more years of experience provisioning, operating, and managing AWS environments.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
AWS Certified Security - Specialty
AWS Certified Security - Specialty validates expertise in creating and implementing security solutions in the AWS Cloud. This certification validates a candidate's ability to effectively demonstrate knowledge of specialized data classifications and AWS data protection mechanisms.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional validates advanced technical skills and experience in designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform. This certification is intended for individuals who perform a solutions architect role with two or more years of hands-on experience managing and operating systems on AWS.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
As a candidate for this certification, you should have subject matter expertise in implementing, managing, and monitoring an organization’s Azure environment, including: Virtual networks, Storage, Compute, Identity, Security, Governance. As an Azure administrator, you often serve as part of a larger team dedicated to implementing an organization's cloud infrastructure. You also coordinate with other roles to deliver Azure networking, security, database, application development, and DevOps solutions.
Includes a readiness assessment to help you identify strengths and gaps before you prepare
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