Recognized by employers
Industry certifications are known nationwide, so your skills are understood the moment a hiring manager sees your resume.
Certifications
Credentials that open doors
Certifications prove to employers that you have the skills, and they're one of the most common ways IT employers screen candidates. Here's what each one we teach does for your career.
Stackable
Each certification builds on the one before, so every exam you pass moves you closer to the next role.
Proof, not promises
Passing an independent exam is verifiable evidence of what you can do, especially valuable when changing careers.
9-Month Tech Transition Accelerator
Six certifications, one logical pathway
From foundational IT to servers, Linux, cloud, and AI. Every module is hands-on and aligned with what employers hire for.
CompTIA
A+
Foundation of IT
Why it matters
- The industry-standard starting credential for IT support careers.
- Vendor-neutral: proves skills across hardware, operating systems, and devices from any manufacturer.
- Builds the troubleshooting habits every later certification depends on.
Roles it prepares you for
- Help Desk Technician
- IT Support Specialist
- Desktop Support Technician
- Field Service Technician
What you'll learn
- Hardware & software: PC hardware, peripherals, and operating systems across platforms
- Mobile devices: smartphones, tablets, and portable tech support
- Troubleshooting: diagnosing and repairing common IT issues
- Security basics: core security concepts and operational procedures
CompTIA
Network+
Connecting the digital world
Why it matters
- Every business runs on a network. This proves you can build, secure, and fix one.
- Vendor-neutral, so your skills apply to any company's equipment.
- A key stepping stone toward cybersecurity and cloud roles.
Roles it prepares you for
- Network Technician
- Network Support Specialist
- NOC Technician
- Junior Network Administrator
What you'll learn
- Networking concepts: OSI model, TCP/IP, and core principles
- Infrastructure: routers, switches, access points, and network design
- Security: firewalls, VPNs, and best practices
- Troubleshooting: resolving connectivity issues
CompTIA
Server+
Powering business infrastructure
Why it matters
- Shows you can run the servers businesses depend on, on-site and in hybrid environments.
- Virtualization and storage skills are core to modern data centers.
- Backup and disaster recovery know-how makes you valuable when things go wrong.
Roles it prepares you for
- Systems Administrator
- Server Administrator
- Data Center Technician
- IT Infrastructure Technician
What you'll learn
- Server hardware: installation, upgrades, and health checks
- Virtualization: building and managing virtual server environments
- Storage: SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and backup systems
- Security & recovery: hardening, disaster recovery, and compliance
CompTIA
Linux+
Mastering open source
Why it matters
- Linux powers most web servers and cloud platforms, so these skills are everywhere.
- Scripting and automation let you do more work in less time.
- Opens the door to cloud engineering and DevOps career paths.
Roles it prepares you for
- Linux Administrator
- Junior Systems Engineer
- Cloud Support Engineer
- DevOps Support
What you'll learn
- System configuration: setting up Linux across distributions, boot processes, and services
- Advanced administration: automation and scripting for real workflows
- Security implementation: hardening, patching, monitoring, and auditing
Microsoft
Azure Fundamentals
Navigating the cloud
Why it matters
- Proves cloud literacy, now expected in nearly every IT role.
- Azure is widely used by businesses and government organizations.
- The first step toward advanced Azure administrator and engineer certifications.
Roles it prepares you for
- Cloud Support Associate
- Junior Cloud Administrator
- IT Support (Cloud)
What you'll learn
- Cloud concepts: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models
- Core Azure services: compute, storage, networking, and databases
- Management & governance: tools for controlling Azure environments
- Security & compliance: protecting cloud resources and data
Microsoft
Azure AI Fundamentals
Understanding future tech
Why it matters
- Shows employers you understand AI, not just use it.
- Sets you apart from other IT candidates as companies adopt AI tools.
- No data science background required.
Roles it prepares you for
- AI-Enabled IT Support
- Junior Cloud & AI Roles
- Technology Analyst
What you'll learn
- AI concepts: fundamental principles of artificial intelligence
- Machine learning: creating and training predictive models
- Computer vision: image recognition and processing
- Natural language processing: text analysis and language understanding
AI Career Track
Get certified in the skills shaping every industry
A dedicated AI pathway with two industry-recognized AI certifications and a CertifyForward certificate that proves you can put AI to work on the job.
Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
AI and generative AI on AWS
Why it matters
- AWS is one of the world's leading cloud platforms, and employers know its credentials.
- Validates real understanding of generative AI and responsible AI use.
- Designed for people who work with AI, no coding required.
Roles it prepares you for
- AI & Cloud Support
- AI Project Team Member
- Technical Sales & Solutions
What you'll learn
- AI & ML fundamentals: core concepts, terms, and use cases
- Generative AI: how foundation models and large language models work
- Applying foundation models: prompt engineering and building with AWS AI services
- Responsible AI: fairness, transparency, security, and governance
Google Cloud
Generative AI Leader
Leading with generative AI
Why it matters
- Shows you can guide a team or business through adopting generative AI.
- Business-focused, so it pairs well with leadership and military experience.
- Backed by Google Cloud, a major name in AI.
Roles it prepares you for
- AI Project Coordinator
- Digital Transformation Roles
- Team Lead Adopting AI
What you'll learn
- Gen AI fundamentals: models, data, and how generative AI creates value
- Google Cloud AI offerings: tools and services for gen AI solutions
- Improving model output: prompting, grounding, and other techniques
- Business strategy: planning, adopting, and governing gen AI in an organization
CertifyForward
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