Professional Certifications

IT & Professional Certification Directory

Compare 6 credentials across cloud, security, networking, project management and data — exam focus areas, difficulty level, and salary context.

6 certifications
CompTIA · IT Fundamentals
The universal IT entry-level cert. No experience required. Covers hardware, OS, networking, and troubleshooting fundamen
Beginner $55K–$75K
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 · Networking
Vendor-neutral networking certification. Covers network architecture, operations, security, and troubleshooting.
Beginner $65K–$85K
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