Beginner certifications

TH The Institutes AINS – Associate in General Insurance The AINS is an entry-level designation that introduces foundational property and casualty insurance concepts. Beginner Insurance Fee $190–$290 per exam Typical salary
$45K–$70K
View guide AM Amazon Web Services AWS Cloud Practitioner Foundational AWS certification requiring zero experience, ideal entry point into cloud computing careers. Beginner Cloud Computing Fee $100 Typical salary
$90K–$115K
View guide SE Security Blue Team BTL1 – Blue Team Labs Level 1 Entry-level blue‑team certification covering log analysis, phishing investigation and malware triage for aspiring SOC analysts. Beginner Malware Analysis Fee $399 Typical salary
$65K–$95K
View guide PM PMI CAPM - Certified Associate in PM The CAPM is an entry‑level PMI certification that validates foundational project‑management knowledge for newcomers. Beginner Project Management Fee $225 180 minutes Typical salary
$70K–$90K
View guide CI Citrix CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization Entry‑level certification that validates foundational skills in deploying and managing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Beginner Cloud Computing Fee $200 Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide CH Check Point CCSA - Check Point Certified Security Administrator Entry-level certification that validates your ability to deploy, configure, and manage Check Point firewalls and security software. Beginner Cybersecurity Fee $300 Typical salary
$80K–$110K
View guide CF CFA Institute CFA Level I – Chartered Financial Analyst The CFA Level I credential equips beginners with foundational investment analysis skills and ethical standards recognized worldwide. Beginner Finance & Accounting Fee USD 3,520 Typical salary
$80K–$120K
View guide CF CFA Institute CFA Level I – Investment Analysis The CFA Level I exam tests foundational investment knowledge through 180 multiple‑choice questions across ethics, quantitative methods, economics, and core finance topics. Beginner Banking Fee $940–$1,250 Two 135‑minute sessions Typical salary
$80K–$120K
View guide AH AHLEI CHSP – Certified Hospitality Supervisor Entry-level hospitality management credential from AHLEI, recognized globally for department supervisors in hotels and resorts. Beginner Hotel Management Fee $149–$199 Typical salary
$40K–$60K
View guide CO 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 CO CompTIA CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Network+ validates essential networking knowledge for entry‑level IT roles, covering connectivity, security, cloud, and troubleshooting. Beginner Networking Fee $358 90 minutes Typical salary
$65K–$85K
View guide CO CompTIA CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that validates practical cybersecurity skills for core security functions. Beginner Cybersecurity Fee $425 Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide SC Scrum Alliance CSM - Certified ScrumMaster The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) by Scrum Alliance introduces Scrum fundamentals and prepares you to guide Agile teams effectively. Beginner Project Management Fee $1,295 Typical salary
$95K–$125K
View guide SC Scrum Alliance CSPO - Certified Scrum Product Owner The CSPO cert validates Scrum Product Owner skills for beginners in project management. Beginner Project Management Fee $1,295 Typical salary
$100K–$130K
View guide DE Dell Technologies Dell Technologies Certified Associate - Cloud Infrastructure Entry-level certification validating foundational knowledge of Dell cloud infrastructure and related technologies. Beginner Cloud Computing Fee $230 Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide EL eLearnSecurity eJPT - Junior Penetration Tester A beginner‑friendly, fully hands‑on penetration testing certification that validates real‑world hacking skills through a 72‑hour practical exam. Beginner Cybersecurity Fee $200 Typical salary
$65K–$90K
View guide NR NREMT EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification The EMT‑Basic certification is the entry‑level credential for pre‑hospital emergency care providers in the United States. Beginner Health Fee $80–$120 Typical salary
$35K–$60K
View guide NO NOCTI / Certiport Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certification The Entrepreneurship & Small Business certification validates beginner‑level knowledge of business planning, market analysis, and startup operations. Beginner Entrepreneurship Fee $75–$120 Typical salary
$50K–$150K+
View guide GO Google Google Ads Certification Google Ads Certification is a free beginner‑level program that teaches the fundamentals of search, display, video, and shopping campaigns on Google Ads. Beginner Marketing & Digital Fee Free Typical salary
$50K–$80K
View guide GO Google Skillshop Google Ads Certification (Marketing Track) Free Google Skillshop certification covering search, display, video, shopping, app, and smart bidding in Google Ads. Beginner Marketing Fee Free Typical salary
$50K–$80K
View guide GO Google Skillshop Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Certification Google Analytics 4 Certification validates beginner‑level skills in GA4 property setup, tracking, and data‑driven marketing. Beginner Digital Marketing Fee Free Typical salary
$50K–$80K
View guide GO Google Google Analytics Certification (GA4) Free GA4 certification from Google Skillshop validates your ability to use Google Analytics 4 for tracking, reporting, and data‑driven marketing decisions. Beginner Marketing & Digital Fee Free Typical salary
$50K–$75K
View guide GO Google Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate is a beginner-friendly, self‑paced program that teaches core security concepts and hands‑on skills for entry‑level roles. Beginner Cybersecurity Fee $49/mo Typical salary
$70K–$95K
View guide GO Google Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate teaches beginner-friendly data analysis skills using spreadsheets, SQL, Tableau, and R. Beginner Data & AI Fee $49/mo Typical salary
$70K–$95K
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