Beginner certifications
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Microsoft
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
Entry-level Microsoft Azure certification covering relational, non-relational, big data and analytics fundamentals on Azure.
Typical salary
$80K–$105K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) The AZ-900 validates core Azure cloud concepts for beginners, offering a solid foundation without requiring technical experience. Typical salary
$85K–$105K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Entry-level certification covering core security, compliance, and identity concepts across Microsoft services. Typical salary
$70K–$90K
View guide Nokia Nokia Bell Labs Network Associate Entry-level certification that validates foundational knowledge of IP networking, Nokia SR OS, and telecom network fundamentals. Typical salary
$70K–$95K
View guide Oracle Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate Entry-level Oracle certification that validates fundamental SQL skills for Oracle Database environments. Typical salary
$70K–$95K
View guide Independent PRINCE2 Foundation Foundation-level certification in the PRINCE2 project management framework. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide Scrum.org PSM I - Professional Scrum Master The PSM I certifies a solid grasp of Scrum fundamentals and its practical use in teams. Typical salary
$90K–$120K
View guide Scrum.org PSPO I - Professional Scrum Product Owner The PSPO I certifies foundational Scrum product‑owner knowledge and validates your ability to maximize product value. Typical salary
$95K–$130K
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 Salesforce Salesforce Certified Administrator Validates foundational skills for managing Salesforce CRM, including user management, security, automation, and reporting. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide ServiceNow ServiceNow Certified System Administrator Validates foundational ServiceNow platform administration skills for beginners. Typical salary
$80K–$110K
View guide SEJ Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training A beginner-level training by SEJ that introduces environmental reporting, climate journalism, and science communication. Typical salary
$45K–$75K
View guide Splunk Splunk Core Certified User The Splunk Core Certified User validates foundational Splunk search and reporting skills for beginners. Typical salary
$70K–$95K
View guide Tableau (Salesforce) Tableau Desktop Specialist Entry-level Tableau certification that validates ability to connect to data sources, create visualizations, and publish dashboards. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
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$80K–$105K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) The AZ-900 validates core Azure cloud concepts for beginners, offering a solid foundation without requiring technical experience. Typical salary
$85K–$105K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Entry-level certification covering core security, compliance, and identity concepts across Microsoft services. Typical salary
$70K–$90K
View guide Nokia Nokia Bell Labs Network Associate Entry-level certification that validates foundational knowledge of IP networking, Nokia SR OS, and telecom network fundamentals. Typical salary
$70K–$95K
View guide Oracle Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate Entry-level Oracle certification that validates fundamental SQL skills for Oracle Database environments. Typical salary
$70K–$95K
View guide Independent PRINCE2 Foundation Foundation-level certification in the PRINCE2 project management framework. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide Scrum.org PSM I - Professional Scrum Master The PSM I certifies a solid grasp of Scrum fundamentals and its practical use in teams. Typical salary
$90K–$120K
View guide Scrum.org PSPO I - Professional Scrum Product Owner The PSPO I certifies foundational Scrum product‑owner knowledge and validates your ability to maximize product value. Typical salary
$95K–$130K
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 Salesforce Salesforce Certified Administrator Validates foundational skills for managing Salesforce CRM, including user management, security, automation, and reporting. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide ServiceNow ServiceNow Certified System Administrator Validates foundational ServiceNow platform administration skills for beginners. Typical salary
$80K–$110K
View guide SEJ Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training A beginner-level training by SEJ that introduces environmental reporting, climate journalism, and science communication. Typical salary
$45K–$75K
View guide Splunk Splunk Core Certified User The Splunk Core Certified User validates foundational Splunk search and reporting skills for beginners. Typical salary
$70K–$95K
View guide Tableau (Salesforce) Tableau Desktop Specialist Entry-level Tableau certification that validates ability to connect to data sources, create visualizations, and publish dashboards. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
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