Intermediate certifications

LI Linux Foundation / CNCF CKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) validates hands‑on Kubernetes admin skills through a 2‑hour online, proctored exam. Intermediate DevOps Fee $445 2 hours Typical salary
$120K–$155K
View guide LI Linux Foundation / CNCF CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer CKAD validates hands‑on ability to design, build, deploy, and maintain cloud‑native applications on Kubernetes. Intermediate DevOps Fee $445 approximately 2 hours Typical salary
$110K–$145K
View guide IM IMA CMA – Certified Management Accountant The CMA credential from IMA signals strategic finance expertise and opens doors to senior accounting and financial management roles. Intermediate Finance & Accounting Fee $415–$830 Typical salary
$85K–$130K
View guide IM IMA CMA – Certified Management Accountant (Accounting Track) The CMA is a globally recognized credential for management accountants focusing on financial analysis, budgeting, and performance management. Intermediate Accounting Fee $415–$830 Typical salary
$85K–$130K
View guide CM CMI CMI Level 5 – Management & Leadership Diploma The CMI Level 5 Management & Leadership Diploma is an intermediate qualification equivalent to a foundation degree, aimed at developing middle managers and team leaders. Intermediate Fee £800–£2,500 Typical salary
£40K–£65K
View guide CO CompTIA CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) is an intermediate-level certification that validates defensive security skills for analysts. Intermediate Cybersecurity Fee $425 Typical salary
$85K–$115K
View guide CO CompTIA CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) CompTIA PenTest+ (V3) validates hands‑on penetration testing skills and the ability to manage and report engagements across modern attack surfaces. Intermediate Cybersecurity Fee $425 165 minutes Typical salary
$90K–$125K
View guide AA AAPC CPC – Certified Professional Coder The CPC credential validates intermediate‑level expertise in medical coding, covering diagnosis and procedure coding systems essential for revenue cycle roles. Intermediate Medical Fee $299–$399 Typical salary
$55K–$80K
View guide NA NAHQ CPHQ – Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality The CPHQ is an NAHQ‑accredited credential that validates expertise in healthcare quality improvement and patient safety. Intermediate Healthcare Fee $370–$470 Typical salary
$70K–$100K
View guide AS ASCM / APICS CPIM – Certified in Production and Inventory Management The CPIM credential from ASCM validates expertise in production planning, inventory control, and manufacturing strategy for supply chain professionals. Intermediate Supply Chain & Operations Fee $995–$1,295 Typical salary
$70K–$100K
View guide FA FAA / EASA / DGCA CPL – Commercial Pilot Licence The CPL lets pilots get paid for flying passengers or cargo, opening the door to commercial aviation roles. Intermediate Aviation Fee $30,000–$60,000 Typical salary
$50K–$90K
View guide MI Mile2 CSAM – Certified Security Analyst & Malware The CSAM certification from Mile2 trains analysts in malware identification, sandbox usage, and incident response fundamentals. Intermediate Malware Analysis Fee $450–$650 Typical salary
$85K–$125K
View guide AS ASCM / APICS CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional The CSCP credential validates expertise in end‑to‑end supply chain design and management for mid‑level professionals. Intermediate Supply Chain & Operations Fee $1,295–$1,595 Typical salary
$75K–$110K
View guide NA NASP CSP – Certified Sales Professional The CSP is a widely recognized intermediate sales certification focusing on consultative selling. Intermediate Sales Fee $595–$795 Typical salary
$65K–$110K
View guide DE 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
View guide DO Docker Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Validates expertise in Docker containerization, covering images, networking, storage, orchestration, and security. Intermediate DevOps Fee $195 Typical salary
$105K–$140K
View guide NR NRA Educational Foundation FMP – Food & Beverage Management Professional The FMP credential validates intermediate-level expertise in food and beverage management for hospitality professionals. Intermediate Hotel Management Fee $250–$450 Typical salary
$50K–$80K
View guide GO Google Cloud Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer Validate your ability to deploy, manage, and monitor Google Cloud infrastructure. Intermediate Cloud Computing Fee $200 Typical salary
$115K–$150K
View guide HP 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
View guide IA IATA IATA Certification – Airline Management An IATA intermediate certification covering airline management fundamentals and operations, recognized globally in the aviation industry. Intermediate Aviation Fee $1,000–$3,500 Typical salary
$55K–$90K
View guide IB IBM IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate teaches AI/ML engineering concepts and hands‑on model deployment using popular frameworks. Intermediate Data & AI Fee $49/mo Typical salary
$110K–$145K
View guide JU Juniper Networks JNCIS-ENT - Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Enterprise Validates intermediate skills in configuring and troubleshooting Juniper enterprise routing and switching. Intermediate Networking Fee $300 Typical salary
$90K–$120K
View guide EW Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Kauffman FastTrac – New Venture Creation An intermediate entrepreneurship program by the Kauffman Foundation that equips aspiring founders with practical launch skills. Intermediate Entrepreneurship Fee $500–$1,500 Typical salary
$60K–$200K+
View guide LE Lean Enterprise Institute Lean Practitioner Certification The Lean Practitioner Certification validates knowledge of Lean thinking, value stream mapping, waste elimination, and continuous improvement. Intermediate Business & Management Fee $500–$1,500 Typical salary
$70K–$100K
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