IT Fundamentals certifications
Every IT Fundamentals certification we track, with exam fees, difficulty and salary ranges side by side. Open any one for the full exam guide and study roadmap.
ISACA
CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
CGEIT validates expertise in governing enterprise IT, focusing on governance, resources, benefits, and risk optimization at the executive level.
Typical salary
$125K–$160K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA A+ The CompTIA A+ Core 1 (V15) validates foundational hardware, networking, mobile, and virtualization skills for entry‑level IT support roles. Typical salary
$55K–$75K
View guide Dell Technologies Dell Technologies Specialist - Storage Solutions Dell Technologies Specialist – Storage Solutions validates expertise in Dell storage products and prepares professionals for storage administration roles. Typical salary
$95K–$130K
View guide Google Google IT Support Professional Certificate The Google IT Support Professional Certificate teaches beginners core IT support skills and prepares them for entry‑level helpdesk roles. Typical salary
$55K–$75K
View guide HPE HPE ASE - Server Solutions Architect V4 Validates expertise in designing, sizing, and implementing HPE server solutions such as ProLiant, Synergy, and composable infrastructure. Typical salary
$90K–$120K
View guide Independent ITIL 4 Foundation ITIL 4 Foundation introduces the global standard for IT service management, ideal for beginners entering ITSM roles. Typical salary
$80K–$110K
View guide IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) Expert-level certification validating mastery of Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology for leading large-scale improvement projects. Typical salary
$110K–$145K
View guide IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (IASSC) certifies intermediate quality‑management skills for leading small‑to‑medium improvement projects. Typical salary
$85K–$115K
View guide Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 Linux Administrator LPIC-1 validates entry‑level Linux administration skills, covering system architecture, command‑line tools, networking and basic security. Typical salary
$65K–$90K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) A beginner-level certification introducing Microsoft 365 cloud services, productivity tools, and SaaS concepts. Typical salary
$65K–$85K
View guide Red Hat RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator The RHCSA validates core Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration skills through a performance‑based exam. Typical salary
$80K–$110K
View guide SAP SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting Validates expertise in configuring and using SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting modules for finance professionals and SAP consultants. Typical salary
$95K–$130K
View guide ServiceNow ServiceNow Certified Application Developer Validates skills in building, testing, and deploying custom applications on the ServiceNow platform using scripting, APIs, and integrations. Typical salary
$100K–$135K
View guide ServiceNow ServiceNow Certified System Administrator Validates foundational ServiceNow platform administration skills for beginners. Typical salary
$80K–$110K
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$125K–$160K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA A+ The CompTIA A+ Core 1 (V15) validates foundational hardware, networking, mobile, and virtualization skills for entry‑level IT support roles. Typical salary
$55K–$75K
View guide Dell Technologies Dell Technologies Specialist - Storage Solutions Dell Technologies Specialist – Storage Solutions validates expertise in Dell storage products and prepares professionals for storage administration roles. Typical salary
$95K–$130K
View guide Google Google IT Support Professional Certificate The Google IT Support Professional Certificate teaches beginners core IT support skills and prepares them for entry‑level helpdesk roles. Typical salary
$55K–$75K
View guide HPE HPE ASE - Server Solutions Architect V4 Validates expertise in designing, sizing, and implementing HPE server solutions such as ProLiant, Synergy, and composable infrastructure. Typical salary
$90K–$120K
View guide Independent ITIL 4 Foundation ITIL 4 Foundation introduces the global standard for IT service management, ideal for beginners entering ITSM roles. Typical salary
$80K–$110K
View guide IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) Expert-level certification validating mastery of Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology for leading large-scale improvement projects. Typical salary
$110K–$145K
View guide IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (IASSC) certifies intermediate quality‑management skills for leading small‑to‑medium improvement projects. Typical salary
$85K–$115K
View guide Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 Linux Administrator LPIC-1 validates entry‑level Linux administration skills, covering system architecture, command‑line tools, networking and basic security. Typical salary
$65K–$90K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) A beginner-level certification introducing Microsoft 365 cloud services, productivity tools, and SaaS concepts. Typical salary
$65K–$85K
View guide Red Hat RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator The RHCSA validates core Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration skills through a performance‑based exam. Typical salary
$80K–$110K
View guide SAP SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting Validates expertise in configuring and using SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting modules for finance professionals and SAP consultants. Typical salary
$95K–$130K
View guide ServiceNow ServiceNow Certified Application Developer Validates skills in building, testing, and deploying custom applications on the ServiceNow platform using scripting, APIs, and integrations. Typical salary
$100K–$135K
View guide ServiceNow ServiceNow Certified System Administrator Validates foundational ServiceNow platform administration skills for beginners. Typical salary
$80K–$110K
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