Editorial study collection
Foundations¶
Build shared vocabulary across GitHub, Azure, infrastructure as code, data, security, Power Platform, and AI before specializing.
This collection is a learning lens, not an official sequence or vendor pathway. Guides are grouped by editorial learning level and then sorted naturally by exam code. Start with the guide that best matches your current role and knowledge; use the others to broaden or deepen the same capability area.
Beginner and foundational¶
Start here for foundational vocabulary, concepts, and low-prerequisite certifications.
Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals
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Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
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AWS Certified AI Practitioner
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
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Certified in Cybersecurity
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CLE C Certified Entry-Level Programmer
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
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SnowPro Core
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CPE C++ Certified Entry-Level Programmer
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Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
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Red Hat Certified System Administrator
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CompTIA Tech+
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GitHub Foundations
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Cloud Digital Leader
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Generative AI Leader
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JSE Certified Entry-Level JavaScript Programmer
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Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate
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NVIDIA-Certified Associate: AI Infrastructure and Operations
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NVIDIA-Certified Associate: Generative AI LLMs
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Fortinet NSE 1 in Cybersecurity
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Fortinet NSE 2 in Cybersecurity
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Fortinet NSE 3 in Cybersecurity
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Apprentice
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PCEA Certified Entry-Level Automation Specialist with Python
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PCED Certified Entry-Level Data Analyst with Python
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PCEI Certified Entry-Level AI Specialist with Python
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PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
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PCES Certified Entry-Level Security Specialist with Python
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PCET Certified Entry-Level Tester with Python
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Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
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Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
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ServiceNow Certified System Administrator
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SnowPro Associate: Platform
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Splunk Core Certified Power User
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Splunk Core Certified User
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WDE Certified Entry-Level Web Developer
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Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
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Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity
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CompTIA A+ Core 1 (V15)
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CompTIA A+ Core 2 (V15)
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Intermediate, associate, and specialty¶
Role-based and specialty guides that assume practical product or platform experience.
Terraform Associate (004)
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