Professional Certifications

IT & Professional Certification Directory

Compare 26 credentials across cloud, security, networking, project management and data — exam focus areas, difficulty level, and salary context.

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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
Check Point · Cybersecurity
Entry-level Check Point certification. Validates skills in deploying, configuring, and managing Check Point Security Gat
Beginner $80K–$110K
Check Point · Cybersecurity
Intermediate Check Point certification. Validates advanced skills in building, modifying, deploying, and troubleshooting
Intermediate $100K–$135K
ISC2 · Cybersecurity
The global gold standard for cloud security professionals. Validates advanced knowledge in cloud architecture, data secu
Advanced $135K–$170K
EC-Council · Cybersecurity
Validates ethical hacking and penetration testing skills. Learn to think like a hacker to defend organizations.
Intermediate $95K–$130K
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
CompTIA · Cybersecurity
Intermediate-level cybersecurity analyst certification. Validates threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and inc
Intermediate $85K–$115K
CompTIA · Cybersecurity
The only pentesting certification that covers all stages of the penetration testing lifecycle. Validates both hands-on t
Intermediate $90K–$125K
CompTIA · Cybersecurity
Entry-level cybersecurity cert. DoD 8570 approved. Listed in 20,000+ job postings. The most recognized security baseline
Beginner $75K–$100K
ISACA · Cybersecurity
ISACA's globally recognized credential for IT risk management professionals. Validates expertise in identifying, assessi
Advanced $130K–$165K
eLearnSecurity · Cybersecurity
Practical, beginner-friendly penetration testing certification. Validates real-world hacking skills through a fully hand
Beginner $65K–$90K
Google Cloud · Cybersecurity
Validates expertise in designing and implementing secure infrastructure on Google Cloud, covering IAM, network security,
Advanced $140K–$175K
Google · Cybersecurity
Google's beginner-friendly cybersecurity certificate on Coursera. Covers security fundamentals, network security, threat
Beginner $70K–$95K
HashiCorp · Cybersecurity
Validates foundational knowledge of secrets management using HashiCorp Vault, including authentication, policies, and se
Beginner $90K–$120K
IBM · Cybersecurity
IBM's comprehensive cybersecurity analyst program on Coursera. Covers network security, threat intelligence, incident re
Beginner $75K–$100K
Microsoft · Cybersecurity
Validates expertise in implementing security controls and threat protection, managing identity and access, and securing
Intermediate $120K–$155K
Microsoft · Cybersecurity
Entry-level certification covering core security, compliance, and identity concepts across Microsoft services including
Beginner $70K–$90K
Fortinet · Cybersecurity
Validates skills in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Fortinet FortiGate next-generation firewall.
Intermediate $90K–$125K
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
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