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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. Beginner Data & AI Fee $99 Typical salary
$80K–$105K
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Microsoft Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) The AZ-900 validates core Azure cloud concepts for beginners, offering a solid foundation without requiring technical experience. Beginner Cloud Computing Fee $99 Typical salary
$85K–$105K
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Microsoft Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Entry-level certification covering core security, compliance, and identity concepts across Microsoft services. Beginner Cybersecurity Fee $99 Typical salary
$70K–$90K
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Nokia Nokia Bell Labs Network Associate Entry-level certification that validates foundational knowledge of IP networking, Nokia SR OS, and telecom network fundamentals. Beginner Networking Fee $250 Typical salary
$70K–$95K
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Oracle Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate Entry-level Oracle certification that validates fundamental SQL skills for Oracle Database environments. Beginner Database Fee $245 Typical salary
$70K–$95K
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Independent PRINCE2 Foundation Foundation-level certification in the PRINCE2 project management framework. Beginner Project Management Fee $350 Typical salary
$75K–$100K
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Scrum.org PSM I - Professional Scrum Master The PSM I certifies a solid grasp of Scrum fundamentals and its practical use in teams. Beginner Project Management Fee $200 Typical salary
$90K–$120K
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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. Beginner Project Management Fee $200 Typical salary
$95K–$130K
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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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Salesforce Salesforce Certified Administrator Validates foundational skills for managing Salesforce CRM, including user management, security, automation, and reporting. Beginner Cloud Computing Fee $200 Typical salary
$75K–$100K
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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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SEJ Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training A beginner-level training by SEJ that introduces environmental reporting, climate journalism, and science communication. Beginner Mass Communication Fee Free–$200 Typical salary
$45K–$75K
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Splunk Splunk Core Certified User The Splunk Core Certified User validates foundational Splunk search and reporting skills for beginners. Beginner Cybersecurity Fee $130 Typical salary
$70K–$95K
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Tableau (Salesforce) Tableau Desktop Specialist Entry-level Tableau certification that validates ability to connect to data sources, create visualizations, and publish dashboards. Beginner Data & AI Fee $250 Typical salary
$75K–$100K
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