Professional Certifications

IT & Professional Certification Directory

Compare 14 credentials across cloud, security, networking, project management and data — exam focus areas, difficulty level, and salary context.

14 certifications
ISACA · IT Fundamentals
Validates knowledge and application of enterprise IT governance principles and practices. Designed for IT and business p
Advanced $125K–$160K
CompTIA · IT Fundamentals
The universal IT entry-level cert. No experience required. Covers hardware, OS, networking, and troubleshooting fundamen
Beginner $55K–$75K
Dell Technologies · IT Fundamentals
Validates expertise in Dell storage solutions including PowerStore, PowerMax, Unity XT, and PowerScale, covering configu
Intermediate $95K–$130K
Google · IT Fundamentals
Google's flagship IT support certificate on Coursera. The most recognized employer-backed credential for IT beginners. C
Beginner $55K–$75K
HPE · IT Fundamentals
Validates expertise in designing, sizing, and implementing HPE server solutions including ProLiant, Synergy, and composa
Intermediate $90K–$120K
Independent · IT Fundamentals
Global standard for IT service management. Required for ITSM roles. Pairs excellently with PMP for hybrid IT-PM profiles
Beginner $80K–$110K
IASSC · IT Fundamentals
Expert-level quality management certification. Validates mastery of Lean and Six Sigma DMAIC methodology to lead large-s
Advanced $110K–$145K
IASSC · IT Fundamentals
Intermediate quality management certification. Validates skills in leading small-to-medium scale process improvement pro
Intermediate $85K–$115K
Linux Professional Institute · IT Fundamentals
Vendor-neutral entry-level Linux certification. Validates practical skills in Linux command line, file management, syste
Beginner $65K–$90K
Microsoft · IT Fundamentals
Foundational certification covering Microsoft 365 cloud services, productivity tools, and SaaS concepts. Ideal first ste
Beginner $65K–$85K
Red Hat · IT Fundamentals
Entry-level Red Hat Linux certification. Validates core Linux system administration skills in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (
Beginner $80K–$110K
SAP · IT Fundamentals
Validates expertise in configuring and using SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting modules including general ledger, accounts
Intermediate $95K–$130K
ServiceNow · IT Fundamentals
Validates skills in building, testing, and deploying custom applications on the ServiceNow platform using scripting, API
Intermediate $100K–$135K
ServiceNow · IT Fundamentals
Validates foundational ServiceNow platform administration skills including user management, ITSM modules, service catalo
Beginner $80K–$110K