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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.

14 certifications
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. Advanced IT Fundamentals Fee US$575 (member) / US$760 (non‑member) Typical salary
$125K–$160K
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CompTIA CompTIA A+ The CompTIA A+ Core 1 (V15) validates foundational hardware, networking, mobile, and virtualization skills for entry‑level IT support roles. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $246 90 minutes Typical salary
$55K–$75K
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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. Intermediate IT Fundamentals Fee $230 Typical salary
$95K–$130K
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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. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $49/mo Typical salary
$55K–$75K
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HPE HPE ASE - Server Solutions Architect V4 Validates expertise in designing, sizing, and implementing HPE server solutions such as ProLiant, Synergy, and composable infrastructure. Intermediate IT Fundamentals Fee $200 Typical salary
$90K–$120K
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Independent ITIL 4 Foundation ITIL 4 Foundation introduces the global standard for IT service management, ideal for beginners entering ITSM roles. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $385 Typical salary
$80K–$110K
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IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) Expert-level certification validating mastery of Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology for leading large-scale improvement projects. Advanced IT Fundamentals Fee $395 Typical salary
$110K–$145K
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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. Intermediate IT Fundamentals Fee $300 Typical salary
$85K–$115K
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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. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $200 90 minutes per exam Typical salary
$65K–$90K
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Microsoft Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) A beginner-level certification introducing Microsoft 365 cloud services, productivity tools, and SaaS concepts. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $99 Typical salary
$65K–$85K
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Red Hat RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator The RHCSA validates core Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration skills through a performance‑based exam. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $450 Typical salary
$80K–$110K
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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. Intermediate IT Fundamentals Fee $550 Typical salary
$95K–$130K
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ServiceNow ServiceNow Certified Application Developer Validates skills in building, testing, and deploying custom applications on the ServiceNow platform using scripting, APIs, and integrations. Intermediate IT Fundamentals Fee $150 Typical salary
$100K–$135K
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ServiceNow ServiceNow Certified System Administrator Validates foundational ServiceNow platform administration skills for beginners. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $150 Typical salary
$80K–$110K
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