Associate

Validates skills in implementing and operating data pipelines on AWS — Glue, EMR, Kinesis, Athena, Redshift, Lake Formation, and orchestration with Step Functions/MWAA. Released April 2024 and quickly became a high-demand AWS associate-level cert.

Validates skills in developing and maintaining AWS-based applications including CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and serverless architectures. Covers core AWS SDKs, CLI, and developer services.

Validates ability to design resilient, cost-optimized, high-performing, and secure AWS architectures. Covers core services, distributed systems design, and AWS best practices. Recommended 1+ year of hands-on AWS experience.

Validates skills in deployment, management, and operations on AWS including monitoring, networking, and security. Covers operational best practices for AWS workloads and cost optimization.

Foundational networking certification covering IP connectivity, network access, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability. Single exam format (200-301). Widely required for network engineering roles.

Validates ability to deploy applications, monitor operations, and manage enterprise solutions on Google Cloud. Covers core GCP services, Kubernetes Engine, and cloud infrastructure management.

Validates skills in implementing, managing, and monitoring Azure environments including virtual networks, storage, compute, identity, and governance. Requires proficiency with PowerShell and Azure CLI. Free online renewal every 12 months.

Validates ability to design, build, test, and maintain Azure cloud applications and services. Covers Azure compute, storage, security, and API integration. Free online renewal every 12 months.

Validates skills in implementing security controls and threat protection on Azure. Covers identity management, platform protection, security operations, and data/application protection in Azure environments.