Professional Certifications

IT & Professional Certification Directory

Compare 7 credentials across cloud, security, networking, project management and data — exam focus areas, difficulty level, and salary context.

7 certifications
CompTIA · IT Fundamentals
The universal IT entry-level cert. No experience required. Covers hardware, OS, networking, and troubleshooting fundamen
Beginner $55K–$75K
Google · IT Fundamentals
Google's flagship IT support certificate on Coursera. The most recognized employer-backed credential for IT beginners. C
Beginner $55K–$75K
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
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
ServiceNow · IT Fundamentals
Validates foundational ServiceNow platform administration skills including user management, ITSM modules, service catalo
Beginner $80K–$110K