IT certification vendors

Each vendor offers different certifications for different career paths. Cisco anchors networking and security. CompTIA covers vendor-neutral fundamentals. AWS and Microsoft define cloud. Choose based on your target role, not brand recognition.

Available guides

Cisco

1+

Networking, security, collaboration, DevNet, and data center certifications across associate, professional, specialist, and expert levels.

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CompTIA

2+

Vendor-neutral IT certifications: Security+, Network+, A+, CySA+, and CASP+. DoD 8570-approved and recognized across government and private sector.

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AWS

1+

Cloud certifications covering architecture, development, operations, and specialty domains. Among the highest-paying IT credentials globally.

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Microsoft

1+

Azure administration, architecture, security, and DevOps certifications. Dominant credential track in Microsoft-centric enterprise organizations.

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Available cert guides

Networking · Associate

Cisco CCNA 200-301

Entry-level networking certification. Routing, switching, security fundamentals, and automation basics.

Cybersecurity · Associate

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

DoD-approved baseline security cert. Threats, identity, cryptography, and incident response.

Networking · Associate

CompTIA Network+ N10-009

Vendor-neutral networking credential. TCP/IP, routing, switching, wireless, and troubleshooting.

Cloud · Associate

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Most widely held AWS cert. Scalable, fault-tolerant architecture design on AWS.

Cloud · Associate

Microsoft AZ-104

Azure Administrator Associate. Identity, storage, VMs, networking, and monitoring.

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EC-Council

Cybersecurity certifications including CEH, CPENT, and CHFI.

VMware

Virtualization and cloud management certifications: VCP and VCAP tracks.

Red Hat

Linux, container, and enterprise open source certifications.

Google Cloud

Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect, and specialty certs.

ISC²

CISSP, CCSP, and SSCP—advanced security credentials for experienced practitioners.

Palo Alto Networks

PCNSE and other firewall and security operations certifications.