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Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 Linux Administrator LPIC-1 validates entry‑level Linux administration skills, covering system architecture, command‑line tools, networking and basic security. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $200 90 minutes per exam Typical salary
$65K–$90K
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AACSB / Various MBA – Master of Business Administration (Distance) A globally recognized postgraduate business degree delivered online, ideal for working professionals aiming for senior leadership roles. Advanced Fee $10,000–$60,000 Typical salary
$90K–$160K
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Meta Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate Validates foundational knowledge of Meta advertising on Facebook and Instagram for entry‑level marketers. Beginner Marketing & Digital Fee $99–$150 Typical salary
$50K–$80K
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Meta Blueprint Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate (Digital Track) An entry-level Meta Blueprint certification covering fundamentals of Facebook and Instagram advertising for digital marketers. Beginner Digital Marketing Fee $99–$150 Typical salary
$50K–$80K
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Meta Blueprint Meta Certified Media Planning Professional Validates your ability to plan, execute, and measure Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns at scale. Intermediate Marketing Fee $150 Typical salary
$60K–$95K
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Microsoft Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) A beginner-level certification introducing Microsoft 365 cloud services, productivity tools, and SaaS concepts. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $99 Typical salary
$65K–$85K
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Microsoft Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) The Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) cert validates core Azure admin skills across identity, governance, storage, compute, and networking. Intermediate Cloud Computing Fee $165 Typical salary
$110K–$140K
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Microsoft Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals validates foundational knowledge of AI concepts and Azure AI services for beginners. Beginner Data & AI Fee $99 Typical salary
$75K–$100K
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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 Developer Associate (AZ-204) Validates skills in designing, building, testing, and maintaining cloud applications and services on Microsoft Azure using Azure SDKs and APIs. Intermediate Cloud Computing Fee $165 Typical salary
$110K–$145K
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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 Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) Validates expertise in implementing security controls, threat protection, identity and access management, and securing data and applications in Azure. Intermediate Cybersecurity Fee $165 Typical salary
$120K–$155K
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Microsoft Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) Advanced certification validating expertise in designing Azure identity, governance, data storage, business continuity, and infrastructure solutions. Advanced Cloud Computing Fee $165 Typical salary
$140K–$175K
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Microsoft Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) Validates skills in data preparation, modeling, DAX, report creation, and deployment of Power BI analytics solutions. Intermediate Data & AI Fee $165 Typical salary
$90K–$120K
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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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MongoDB MongoDB Associate Database Administrator Validates MongoDB administration expertise across CRUD, indexing, aggregation, replication, sharding, and security. Intermediate Database Fee $150 Typical salary
$100K–$130K
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Oracle MySQL Database Developer Certified Professional Validates MySQL design, development, and optimization skills for web and enterprise environments. Intermediate Database Fee $245 Typical salary
$90K–$120K
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NBHWC NBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach The NBC-HWC is the gold‑standard credential for health and wellness coaches, recognized by major employers. Intermediate Health Fee $395 Typical salary
$50K–$85K
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CIDQ NCIDQ – National Council for Interior Design Qualification The NCIDQ is the sole independent credential for interior designers in North America, required for licensure in many U.S. states and all Canadian provinces. Advanced Interior Designing Fee $385–$580 per section Typical salary
$55K–$95K
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NCSBN NCLEX-RN – National Council Licensure Exam (Nursing) The NCLEX‑RN is the national licensing exam for registered nurses in the US and Canada, required for RN practice. Advanced Medical Fee $200 Typical salary
$70K–$120K
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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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Nokia Nokia Bell Labs Network Specialist - Service Routing Intermediate certification validating expertise in Nokia service routing platforms and carrier‑grade networking services. Intermediate Networking Fee $350 Typical salary
$95K–$130K
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Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiGate Security Validates skills in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Fortinet FortiGate next‑generation firewalls. Intermediate Cybersecurity Fee $400 Typical salary
$90K–$125K
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Fortinet NSE 7 - Enterprise Firewall Advanced Fortinet certification validating expert-level skills in designing and troubleshooting complex Fortinet enterprise security solutions. Advanced Cybersecurity Fee $400 Typical salary
$115K–$150K
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