Professional Certifications

IT & Professional Certification Directory

Compare 12 credentials across cloud, security, networking, project management and data — exam focus areas, difficulty level, and salary context.

12 certifications
Amazon Web Services · Cybersecurity
Validates advanced expertise in securing AWS workloads, including data protection, incident response, logging, and compl
Advanced $145K–$180K
Cisco · Cybersecurity
Professional-level Cisco security certification for network security engineers and architects. Validates advanced expert
Advanced $115K–$150K
ISC2 · Cybersecurity
The global gold standard for cloud security professionals. Validates advanced knowledge in cloud architecture, data secu
Advanced $135K–$170K
ISACA · Cybersecurity
The world's most recognized IS audit certification with 150,000+ holders globally. Validates audit, control, and assuran
Advanced $115K–$155K
ISACA · Cybersecurity
Management-focused security certification. Complements CISSP with stronger business alignment. Requires 5 years experien
Advanced $130K–$165K
ISC2 · Cybersecurity
The Mensa membership of cybersecurity. Requires 5 years experience. Opens doors to CISO and security architecture roles.
Advanced $140K–$175K
CompTIA · Cybersecurity
Advanced practitioner-level security certification for senior engineers — not managers. DoD 8570/8140 approved. Validate
Advanced $110K–$145K
ISACA · Cybersecurity
ISACA's globally recognized credential for IT risk management professionals. Validates expertise in identifying, assessi
Advanced $130K–$165K
Google Cloud · Cybersecurity
Validates expertise in designing and implementing secure infrastructure on Google Cloud, covering IAM, network security,
Advanced $140K–$175K
Fortinet · Cybersecurity
Advanced Fortinet certification validating expert-level skills in designing and troubleshooting complex Fortinet enterpr
Advanced $115K–$150K
Fortinet · Cybersecurity
The highest Fortinet certification. Validates expert-level mastery of complex Fortinet network security architecture thr
Advanced $130K–$170K
Offensive Security · Cybersecurity
The most respected hands-on penetration testing certification in the world. Requires passing a grueling 24-hour practica
Advanced $120K–$165K