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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
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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
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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+
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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
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GARP FRM – Financial Risk Manager The FRM certification validates expertise in financial risk management through two rigorous multiple‑choice exams and required work experience. Advanced Finance & Accounting Fee $875–$1,175 Typical salary
$110K–$160K
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GARP FRM – Financial Risk Manager for Banking Professionals The FRM® certification validates advanced risk management expertise for banking professionals through two rigorous multiple‑choice exams and required work experience. Advanced Banking Fee $875–$1,175 Typical salary
$110K–$160K
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Google Cloud Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Validate your ability to design, build, and manage secure, scalable, and cost‑optimized solutions on Google Cloud. Advanced Cloud Computing Fee $200 (plus tax where applicable) 2 hours Typical salary
$150K–$185K
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Google Cloud Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer Validate expertise in designing and implementing secure workloads and infrastructure on Google Cloud. Advanced Cybersecurity Fee $200 (plus tax where applicable) 2 hours Typical salary
$140K–$175K
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Google Cloud Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Validates expertise in designing, building, and managing data processing systems on Google Cloud. Advanced Data & AI Fee $200 (plus tax where applicable) 2 hours Typical salary
$145K–$175K
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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
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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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Google / Coursera Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate A beginner‑level Google‑backed certificate teaching digital marketing fundamentals, e‑commerce store creation, and AI‑enhanced tactics. Beginner Digital Marketing Fee $49/month (Coursera) Typical salary
$50K–$80K
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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
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Google Google News Initiative Certification A beginner-level Google certification that teaches digital journalism tools, verification methods, and modern storytelling formats. Beginner Mass Communication Fee Free Typical salary
$40K–$70K
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Google Google Project Management Professional Certificate Google Project Management Professional Certificate teaches foundational project management skills for beginners, combining traditional and Agile approaches. Beginner Project Management Fee $49/mo Typical salary
$70K–$95K
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Google Google UX Design Professional Certificate The Google UX Design Professional Certificate teaches the full UX process, from research to prototyping, and helps you build a portfolio for entry‑level design roles. Beginner Data & AI Fee $49/mo Typical salary
$75K–$105K
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GIAC / SANS GREM – GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware Validates hands‑on ability to reverse‑engineer Windows malware and malicious documents using real‑world labs. Advanced Malware Analysis Fee $949–$1,299 3 hours Typical salary
$120K–$170K
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HashiCorp HashiCorp Consul Associate Validates foundational knowledge of service networking with HashiCorp Consul for beginners. Beginner DevOps Fee $70 Typical salary
$90K–$120K
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HashiCorp HashiCorp Terraform Associate Entry-level Infrastructure as Code certification for Terraform, validating core IaC concepts and Terraform workflow. Beginner DevOps Fee $70 Typical salary
$95K–$130K
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