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CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization

CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization vs 3 alternatives compared

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CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - VirtualizationAWS Solutions Architect AssociateAWS Cloud PractitionerMicrosoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
VendorCitrixAmazon Web ServicesAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft
LevelBeginnerIntermediateBeginnerBeginner
Exam fee$200$150$100$99
Duration————
Passing score————
Valid for————
Typical salary$75K–$100K$130K–$165K$90K–$115K$85K–$105K
Prerequisites————

Which should you choose?

Should I take CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization or AWS Solutions Architect Associate first?

CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization or AWS Cloud Practitioner first?

Both are rated Beginner. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.

Should I take CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization or AZ-900 first?

Both are rated Beginner. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.