IT certifications by career path
Start from the job you want. Each path lists the certifications that build its skills, in a sensible order.
IT Career Paths
Eighteen career paths across support, networking, cloud, cybersecurity, data, AI and project management. Each path lists the certifications that build the skills for that role, in the order most people take them. Pick the job you want and follow its path.
Support and Systems
Keep people, devices and servers running.
- Help Desk Support Specialist 4 certifications
- Systems Engineer 4 certifications
- Systems Administrator 4 certifications
- Linux Administrator 2 certifications
Networking
Design, build and run the networks everything depends on.
- Network Administrator 5 certifications
- Network Engineer 4 certifications
- Network Architect 4 certifications
Cloud
Move, secure and operate workloads in the cloud.
- Cloud Architect 4 certifications
Cybersecurity
Defend systems, find weaknesses and lead security teams.
- Cybersecurity Manager 4 certifications
- Penetration & Vulnerability Tester 3 certifications
- Security Engineer 3 certifications
- Security Architect 3 certifications
- Security Analyst 3 certifications
Data
Turn raw data into reports, models and decisions.
- Data Analyst 1 certification
- Data Scientist 2 certifications
- Database Administrator 2 certifications
Artificial Intelligence
Use, build and secure AI in real work.
- AI Career 4 certifications
Project Management
Deliver technology projects on time and on budget.
- IT Project Manager 1 certification