Beginner 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.

Beginner7No prior certification needed Intermediate5Some hands-on experience Advanced2Several years in the field

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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
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. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $49/mo Typical salary
$55K–$75K
View guide 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
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. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $200 90 minutes per exam 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. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $99 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. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $450 Typical salary
$80K–$110K
View guide 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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