Editorial study collection
Security and governance¶
Connect identity, platform policy, code security, data protection, compliance, and responsible AI controls.
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.
AI Transformation Leader
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Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals
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Certified in Cybersecurity
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Red Hat Certified System Administrator
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CompTIA Tech+
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Cloud Digital Leader
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Generative AI Leader
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Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate
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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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Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner
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PCES Certified Entry-Level Security Specialist with Python
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Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
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ServiceNow Certified System Administrator
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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 2 (V15)
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Intermediate, associate, and specialty¶
Role-based and specialty guides that assume practical product or platform experience.
Designing and Building Integrated AI Agent Solutions in Copilot Studio
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Microsoft 365 and AI Services Administrator Associate
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Developing AI Cloud Solutions on Azure
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Operationalizing Machine Learning and Generative AI Solutions
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Microsoft Azure Administrator
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Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
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Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
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Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services
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Administering Windows Server
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Certified Kubernetes Administrator
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Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
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CompTIA Cloud+ (V4)
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Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate
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Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
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Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate
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AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate
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Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
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Building AI Applications with Azure Cosmos DB
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Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric
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Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric
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Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Azure Databricks
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Developing AI-Enabled Database Solutions
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AWS Certified Developer - Associate
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Red Hat Certified System Administrator in OpenShift
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Red Hat Certified Advanced System Administrator in Ansible
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GitHub Enterprise Administrator
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GitHub Advanced Security
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Developing in Agentic AI Systems
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Associate Cloud Engineer
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Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator
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Managing and Securing Microsoft 365 Endpoints by Using Intune
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AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate
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AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate (beta)
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MongoDB Associate Atlas Administrator
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CompTIA Network+ (V9)
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Fortinet NSE 4 FortiOS
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Fortinet NSE 5 in Cloud Security
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Fortinet NSE 5 in SASE
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Fortinet NSE 5 in Secure Networking
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Fortinet NSE 5 in Security Operations
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Fortinet NSE 6 in Cloud Security
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Fortinet NSE 6 in SASE
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Fortinet NSE 6 in Secure Networking
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Fortinet NSE 6 in Security Operations
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Fortinet Industry Certification in MSSP Security
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Engineer
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Professional
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Analyst
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Next-Generation Firewall Engineer
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Palo Alto Networks Certified SD-WAN Engineer
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Operations Professional
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Service Edge Engineer
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Palo Alto Networks Certified XDR Analyst
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Palo Alto Networks Certified XDR Engineer
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Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Analyst
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Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Engineer
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Palo Alto Networks Certified XSOAR Engineer
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
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Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist
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Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
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Salesforce Certified Platform Developer
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Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
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Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
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Administering Information Security in Microsoft 365
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Microsoft Cloud and AI Security Engineer
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ServiceNow Certified Application Developer
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AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate
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Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst
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Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer
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Systems Security Certified Practitioner
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CompTIA Security+ (V7)
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Vault Associate (003)
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CompTIA Linux+ (V8)
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Cisco Certified Network Associate
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Cisco Certified Network Associate Automation
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Expert and professional¶
Advanced architecture, leadership, and professional certifications for experienced practitioners.
Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect
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Designing and Implementing Multi-Agent AI Solutions
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AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional
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AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
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Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions
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Certified Cloud Security Professional
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional
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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist
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Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
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AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
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Red Hat Certified Developer in AI
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Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud-native Development
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Professional Agentic Architect
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Professional Cloud Architect
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Professional Cloud Security Engineer
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Microsoft 365 Administrator
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Fortinet NSE 7 in Cloud Security
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Fortinet NSE 7 in SASE
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Fortinet NSE 7 in Secure Networking
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Fortinet NSE 7 in Security Operations
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Fortinet NSE 8 Cybersecurity Expert
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Fortinet Industry Certification in OT Security
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Architect
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Operations Architect
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
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Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
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AWS Certified Security - Specialty
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Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Architect
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Vault Operations Advanced
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