Certification Career Paths
Not sure where to start — or what to study next? These roadmaps show you which certifications to earn, in what order, and exactly why each one matters for your career goal.
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ITEntry → Expert
AWS Cloud Architect Path
From cloud beginner to solutions architect
AWS CLF→AWS SAA→AWS SAP
$700–$1,10012–20 monthsView path →
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CybersecurityIntermediate → Expert
Cybersecurity Analyst Path
From security fundamentals to senior security roles
COMPTIA SECURITY PLUS→COMPTIA CYSA PLUS→CISSP
$1,500–$2,50024–42 monthsView path →
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CybersecurityIntermediate → Expert
Penetration Tester Path
From security foundations to professional red team
COMPTIA SECURITY PLUS→COMPTIA PENTEST PLUS→OSCP
$2,100–$3,20018–36 monthsView path →
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ITEntry → Intermediate
IT Support to Cloud Engineer
The career transition path from help desk to cloud
COMPTIA A PLUS→COMPTIA NETWORK PLUS→AWS CLF+1 more
$900–$1,40012–18 monthsView path →
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Project MgmtEntry → Advanced
Project Management Career Path
From entry-level PM to senior project leadership
CAPM→PMP→PMI ACP
$800–$1,50012–24 monthsView path →
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ITIntermediate → Advanced
DevOps Engineer Path
Cloud infrastructure, IaC, and container orchestration
AWS SAA→TERRAFORM ASSOCIATE→CKA
$860–$1,20012–20 monthsView path →
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DataEntry → Advanced
Data Analytics & Engineering Path
From data analyst to data engineer
GOOGLE DATA ANALYTICS→PL 300→SNOWFLAKE SNOWPRO CORE+1 more
$800–$1,20014–22 monthsView path →
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MarketingEntry → Intermediate
Digital Marketer Path
Inbound, analytics, paid search, and paid social
GOOGLE DIGITAL MARKETING→HUBSPOT MARKETING→GOOGLE ANALYTICS GA4+2 more
$0–$400 (free certs; optional Coursera and Meta fees)3–6 monthsView path →