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Structured it operations certification paths from leading vendors — built for IT teams, tracked for compliance.

CompTIA

1 certification

Server+

ProfessionalPracticeSK0-005
Server architectureServer administrationStorage management

CompTIA Server+ validates the skills of IT professionals in installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, as well as troubleshooting and optimizing server performance.

Exam investment: $390

Red Hat

1 certification

Red Hat Certified System Administrator

AssociateLabsPracticeEX200
Linux administrationUser and group managementFile permissions

The Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification validates the skills and knowledge required to perform core system administration tasks in Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.

Exam investment: $400

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Microsoft

5 certifications

Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800 & AZ-801)

ProfessionalLabsPracticeAZ-802
Hybrid Windows Server AdministrationActive Directory Domain ServicesHybrid Identity Integration

Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate validates that an administrator can run Windows Server infrastructure spanning on-premises datacenters and Azure: Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, and hybrid identity with Entra Connect and Cloud Sync, along with failover clustering, Hyper-V and Azure VM replication, and workload migration with Azure Migrate.

Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)

AssociateLabsPracticeMD-102
Microsoft 365Endpoint managementDevice compliance

The Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate validates the skills to deploy, configure, and manage devices and applications in a Microsoft 365 environment.

Exam investment: $165

Microsoft 365 Certified: Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate (MS-721)

AssociatePracticeMS-721
Microsoft TeamsTelephonyCollaboration Solutions

The Microsoft 365 Certified: Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate certification validates the skills and knowledge of IT professionals who design, implement, and manage Microsoft 365 collaboration and communication solutions.

Exam investment: $165

Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate (MS-700)

AssociatePracticeMS-700
Microsoft Teams managementCollaboration solutionsSecurity and compliance

The Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate certification validates the skills and knowledge of IT professionals in configuring, deploying, and managing Microsoft Teams, as well as managing chat, meetings, and calling features.

Exam investment: $165

Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)

Retiring ExpertPracticeMS-102
Device ManagementMobile Device Management (MDM)Cloud Services

The Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert certification validates the skills and knowledge of IT professionals to evaluate, plan, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 services, including Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and governance.

Exam investment: $165

Linux

3 certifications

LPIC-1

ProfessionalPractice101-500, 102-500
System ArchitectureLinux Installation and Package ManagementGNU and Unix Commands

LPIC-1 is the first certification in LPI’s multi-level Linux professional certification program.

Exam investment: $200 per exam

LPIC-2

ProfessionalPractice201-450, 202-450
Capacity PlanningLinux KernelSystem Startup

LPIC-2 is the second certification in LPI’s multi-level Linux professional certification program.

Exam investment: $200 per exam

Linux Essentials

EntryPractice010-160
Linux and open source communitiesMajor open source applicationsOpen source software licensing

Linux Essentials validates foundational skills in Linux and open source for candidates starting a career in open source or seeking advancement.

Exam investment: $120

VMware

3 certifications

VMware Certified Professional - VMware vSphere Foundation Administrator (VCP-VVF Admin)

ProfessionalPractice2V0-16.25
Virtualization fundamentalsVMware compute fundamentals (vCenter and ESX)VMware storage fundamentals (vSAN)

The VMware Certified Professional - VMware vSphere Foundation Administrator (VCP-VVF Admin) certification validates the skills required to deploy, manage, and support private cloud environments built on VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF).

Exam investment: $250

Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)

ProfessionalLabsPractice2V0-21.23
vSphere installationvSphere configurationvSphere management

The VMware VCP-DCV certification validates a candidate's skills in installing, configuring, and managing vSphere 8 infrastructure, as well as troubleshooting and optimizing vSphere environments.

Exam investment: $250

VMware Certified Professional - VMware vSphere Foundation Support (VCP-VVF Support)

ProfessionalPractice2V0-18.25
Troubleshooting a VMware vSphere Foundation deploymentTroubleshooting a VVF upgradeTroubleshooting VVF clusters

The VMware Certified Professional - VMware vSphere Foundation Support(VCP-VVF support) certification validates a candidate's skills in standard troubleshooting techniques and methodologies to issues encountered during the deployment and operation of VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF).

Exam investment: $250

Google Cloud

1 certification

Associate Google Workspace Administrator

AssociatePracticeAGWA
Manage user accounts and objectsManage core Workspace servicesSupport data governance and compliance

The Associate Google Workspace Administrator certification is for IT administrators and related support roles responsible for day-to-day management of Google Workspace environments.

Exam investment: $125

Every certification course includes

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  • Certification practice exams
  • Per-team completion reporting

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