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Cloud Architecture 4 AI & Machine Learning 6 Cybersecurity 3 IT & Networking 2 AI Governance & Audit 2

Cloud Architecture

Design and ship at scale on the big three clouds.

Professional Cloud Architect

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

GCP PCA - design, develop, and manage solutions on Google Cloud

120 minutes (60 min renewal) $200 USD (standard) / $100 USD (renewal)

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SAA-C03

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

SAA-C03 - design solutions on AWS based on the Well-Architected Framework

130 minutes $150 USD

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SAP-C02

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

SAP-C02 - advanced AWS architectural design across complex organizations

180 minutes $300 USD

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AZ-305

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

120 minutes exam / 140 minutes seat time Varies by country/region (US list ~$165; confirm at Pearson VUE)

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AI & Machine Learning

From foundational AI literacy to production GenAI.

AIF-C01

AWS Certified AI Practitioner

AIF-C01 - foundational AI/ML and generative AI on AWS

90 minutes $100 USD (Foundational tier)

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AIP-C01

AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional

AIP-C01 - design and build production GenAI applications on AWS

180 minutes $300 USD

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AI-102

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)

Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution

100 minutes (exam time) Varies by country/region

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AI-900 (legacy) / AI-901 (beta replacement)

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900 / AI-901)

Entry-level credential for AI concepts and Azure AI services

Not disclosed by Microsoft on the exam page Varies by country/region (US list typically ~$99)

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Professional Machine Learning Engineer

Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer

Design, build, and operationalize ML and generative AI on Google Cloud

120 minutes $200 USD (plus tax where applicable)

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CCA-F

Claude Certified Architect, Foundations (CCA-F)

Anthropic's first official Claude certification (Partner Network)

First 5,000 Partner Network seats free, then approximately $99/attempt (CONFIRM with Anthropic)

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Cybersecurity

Industry-standard credentials from entry-level to senior.

CISSP

ISC2 CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

The gold-standard senior cybersecurity certification

3 hours (current English CAT exam) USD $749 (Americas/APAC/MEA) / EUR 719.04 / GBP 606.69

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CCSP

ISC2 CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional

Advanced cloud security certification

3 hours USD $599 (Americas/APAC/MEA) / EUR 575.04 / GBP 485.19

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SY0-701

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

Foundational cybersecurity certification

90 minutes Voucher price via CompTIA Store (regional)

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IT & Networking

Build a strong foundation in IT support and networking.

220-1201 (Core 1) + 220-1202 (Core 2)

CompTIA A+ (V15 - Core 1: 220-1201, Core 2: 220-1202)

Entry-level IT support certification - requires BOTH Core 1 and Core 2

90 minutes per exam Voucher price via CompTIA Store

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200-301 (v1.1)

Cisco CCNA (200-301 v1.1)

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions - associate networking

120 minutes US $300 (or Cisco Learning Credits)

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AI Governance & Audit

Emerging credentials for AI ethics, risk, and oversight.

AAIA

ISACA AAIA - Advanced in AI Audit

ISACA's first advanced audit-specific AI certification (launched 2025)

Not disclosed on public AAIA pages US$459 member / US$599 non-member + one-time US$50 application fee

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CAEGP (no public exam code)

CAEGP - Certified AI Ethics & Governance Professional

Tonex-issued AI ethics/governance credential

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