IT Certifications (2026) | Cloud, Security, Networking & Project Management

Cloud Certifications

9 entries

Vendor credentials for designing, building and operating workloads on the major clouds.

01AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerFoundational AWS certification covering cloud concepts, core services, security and pricing. 02AWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateValidates the ability to design secure, resilient, high-performing and cost-optimized architectures on AWS. 03Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Entry-level certification covering Azure cloud concepts, services, security and pricing. 04Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertExpert-level certification for designing compute, network, storage and security solutions on Azure. 05Google Cloud Associate Cloud EngineerValidates the ability to deploy applications, monitor operations and manage enterprise solutions on Google Cloud. 06Google Cloud Professional Cloud ArchitectExam details and path to becoming a Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect. 07Google Cloud Professional Data EngineerExam details and resources for Google's Professional Data Engineer certification. 08Oracle Cloud Infrastructure CertificationOracle University certifications for OCI foundations, architecture, operations and developer roles. 09CompTIA Cloud+Vendor-neutral certification for cloud deployment, security, operations and troubleshooting.

DevOps, Linux & Container Certifications

4 entries

Credentials for Kubernetes, infrastructure as code and enterprise Linux.

10Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Hands-on, performance-based exam for Kubernetes administration from the Linux Foundation and CNCF. 11HashiCorp CertificationsCertifications including Terraform Associate, Vault and Consul for infrastructure automation. 12Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Performance-based certification for core Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration. 13CNCF CertificationsCloud native certifications including CKA, CKAD, CKS and more.

Virtualization & Hyperconverged Infrastructure

2 entries

Certifications for data center virtualization and private cloud platforms.

14VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)Broadcom's professional certification for vSphere and data center virtualization. 15Nutanix CertificationsNutanix certifications for hyperconverged infrastructure and hybrid multicloud.

Networking Certifications

2 entries

Associate and professional certifications for network engineers.

16Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Cisco's associate-level certification covering networking fundamentals, IP services, security and automation. 17Cisco CCNP EnterpriseProfessional-level certification for enterprise network design, implementation and automation.

Cybersecurity & Risk Certifications

8 entries

Respected credentials for security practitioners, managers, auditors and ethical hackers.

18CompTIA Security+Entry-level, vendor-neutral certification covering core security skills. 19ISC2 CISSPCertified Information Systems Security Professional: a leading credential for security leaders and architects. 20ISC2 CCSPCertified Cloud Security Professional: cloud security architecture, design and operations. 21ISACA CISMCertified Information Security Manager: information security governance and management. 22ISACA CISACertified Information Systems Auditor: IS audit, control and assurance. 23ISACA CRISCCertified in Risk and Information Systems Control: IT risk management and controls. 24EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)Credential for ethical hacking and penetration testing skills. 25GIAC Cybersecurity CertificationsSANS-affiliated, hands-on cybersecurity certifications across many specialties.

Data Certifications

2 entries

Credentials for data engineering and data management professionals.

26Databricks CertificationCertifications for data engineers, analysts and ML practitioners on the Databricks platform. 27ICCP Certified Data Professional (CDP)Vendor-neutral certification for data management professionals.

Project & IT Service Management

3 entries

Certifications for project managers, agile teams and IT service management.

28PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)The globally recognized project management certification from PMI. 29ITIL Certifications (PeopleCert)Certifications in the ITIL framework for IT service management. 30Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)Entry credential for Scrum Masters facilitating agile teams.

Certification Hubs

3 entries

Vendor catalogs listing every certification path.

31CompTIA CertificationsCompTIA's full catalog, including A+, Network+, Security+ and Cloud+. 32AWS CertificationAll AWS certification paths and exam guides. 33Microsoft CredentialsBrowse all Microsoft certifications and applied skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which IT certification should I start with?

For cloud, start with AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals; for security, CompTIA Security+; for networking, Cisco CCNA; and for project work, PMP or a Scrum credential. Choose the one that matches the role you want.

Which cloud certifications are most in demand?

AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect are widely recognized, and Kubernetes (CKA) and Terraform are common for DevOps roles.

What are the top cybersecurity certifications?

CISSP and CISM are leading credentials for security leaders, CISA for auditors, CRISC for risk, CCSP for cloud security, CEH for ethical hacking, and GIAC for specialized hands-on skills. CompTIA Security+ is a common entry point.

Do IT certifications expire?

Most do. Vendors typically require renewal every one to three years through continuing education or re-examination. Check each certification's official page for current rules and fees.

Why do some cards link to a certification page rather than a home page?

Each card links to the official page for that specific certification, which is the stable source for exam details. Exams, fees and requirements change, so confirm them on the vendor site.