CompTIA

A+

A performance-based certification that covers a range of topics, including hardware, operating systems, networking, software troubleshooting, security, and mobile devices. It's considered the industry standard for starting an IT career. 

Network+

Focuses on the hardware, software, and protocols for networking. It validates a candidate's ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot networks and wireless devices. 

Security+

Validates a candidate's expertise in IT security protocols and cybersecurity concepts. 

Cloud+

A global certification that evaluates a candidate's skills for deploying and automating secure cloud environments.