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
IAPP AI Governance Professional (AIGP)
The IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) certification validates the knowledge needed to develop, integrate and deploy trustworthy AI systems in line with emerging laws and policies. It covers the foundations of AI governance, how existing and AI-specific laws, standards and frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, OECD principles, ISO 42001) apply to AI, and how to govern AI systems across development, deployment and use.
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
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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
IAPP AI Governance Professional (AIGP)
The IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) certification validates the knowledge needed to develop, integrate and deploy trustworthy AI systems in line with emerging laws and policies. It covers the foundations of AI governance, how existing and AI-specific laws, standards and frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, OECD principles, ISO 42001) apply to AI, and how to govern AI systems across development, deployment and use.
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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