Industry certification roadmap

Governed certification pathways for technical, business, finance, engineering, compliance, and safety careers.

Compare 61 pathways across 13 professional domains. Each route records source currentness, eligibility, exam-fee guidance, practical evidence, lifecycle risk, regional demand, and the boundary between independent preparation and partner-controlled delivery.

Cloud certs

AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud sit under the same cloud certification hub.

Provider depth varies. Every published route is held to the same governance controls for source review, lifecycle, learner evidence, delivery claims, and release approval.

Professional cloud provider

AWS

Cloud support, cloud engineer, developer, data, AI, security, networking, operations, architecture, and senior cloud leadership.

AWS roadmap target selected

Hands-on AWS evidence exported

Mock weak domains remediated

Professional cloud provider

Microsoft Azure

Azure administrator, architect, cloud and AI developer, security engineer, data and MLOps engineer, Power Platform maker, and Microsoft 365 role paths.

Microsoft Learn profile connected

Current credential or Applied Skill selected

Retirement register checked

Professional cloud provider

Google Cloud

Cloud engineer, cloud architect, data engineer, DevOps engineer, security engineer, network engineer, ML engineer, and Google Workspace administrator.

Google Cloud certification path selected

Skills Boost-style lab proof exported

Exam guide update checked

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Industry certification booking tracker

Track target dates, provider accounts, badge proof, and renewals.

AWS Certification

Full AWS roadmap is maintained in the specialist AWS certification hub with exam codes, domain weights, Skill Builder links, labs, mock readiness, and 90-day source reviews.

No certification booking records yet.

Platform-wide source review workflow

Keep every provider claim current on a 90-day cadence.

Step 1

Open each official provider certification catalog, exam page, training page, and verification page.

Step 2

Confirm credential name, exam code when published, retirement or replacement notice, booking route, and renewal model.

Step 3

Refresh Daskerel role route, lab focus, mock target, readiness gates, and source note.

Step 4

Run tests, curriculum checks, build, and browser smoke checks for roadmap, mock dashboard, lab workspace, and provider hub.

Step 5

Record reviewer, URLs, date, source change summary, and next review date on the 90-day cadence.

Foundation

Foundation certification families

3 families

CompTIA Certification / Official source reviewed

CompTIA Certification baseline

CatalogLearn

IT support, junior network engineer, security analyst, cloud support, and service desk progression.

Source note: CompTIA remains a broad IT baseline for support, networking, security, cloud, and early-career technical roles.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 360 questions

  • A+
  • Network+
  • Security+
  • Cloud+
  • CySA+
  • PenTest+

Readiness gates

  • Objective checklist complete
  • Scenario labs passed
  • Mock domains above threshold
  • Provider booking account ready

Leadership differentiator

Gives beginners a measurable bridge from IT fundamentals into cloud, security, networking, and operations tracks.

GitHub Certifications / Official source reviewed

GitHub Certifications

CatalogLearn

Developer, DevOps engineer, platform engineer, security champion, open-source contributor, and portfolio-building learner.

Source note: GitHub certifications validate repository collaboration, Actions, administration, and security workflows.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 260 questions

  • GitHub Foundations
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitHub Administration
  • GitHub Advanced Security

Readiness gates

  • Portfolio repo ready
  • CI workflow passed
  • Security evidence captured
  • Badge or certification target recorded

Leadership differentiator

Every certification activity can produce visible portfolio proof for employers.

Docker Training and Certification / Official source reviewed

Docker and container delivery

CatalogLearn

Developer, DevOps engineer, platform engineer, cloud engineer, and application modernization learner.

Source note: Docker readiness connects container build, registry, Compose, security, and deployment evidence to modern platform roles.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 180 questions

  • Docker foundations
  • Container build and delivery readiness
  • Registry and supply-chain evidence

Readiness gates

  • Containerized app runs locally
  • Image evidence exported
  • Security scan recorded
  • Deployment path documented

Leadership differentiator

Turns container literacy into runnable artifacts learners can show in a portfolio.

Professional

Professional certification families

6 families

AWS Certification / Official source reviewed

AWS Certification deep track

CatalogLearn

Cloud support, cloud engineer, developer, data, AI, security, networking, operations, architecture, and senior cloud leadership.

Source note: Full AWS roadmap is maintained in the specialist AWS certification hub with exam codes, domain weights, Skill Builder links, labs, mock readiness, and 90-day source reviews.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 800 questions

  • CLF-C02 AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • AIF-C01 AWS Certified AI Practitioner
  • SAA-C03 AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
  • DVA-C02 AWS Certified Developer - Associate
  • SOA-C03 AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate
  • DEA-C01 AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate
  • MLA-C01 AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate
  • SAP-C02 AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

Readiness gates

  • AWS roadmap target selected
  • Hands-on AWS evidence exported
  • Mock weak domains remediated
  • Official AWS exam page checked before booking

Leadership differentiator

AWS remains the deepest specialist route while the rest of the platform now follows the same evidence-first operating model.

Microsoft Learn Credentials / Official source reviewed

Microsoft Learn Credentials

CatalogLearn

Azure administrator, architect, cloud and AI developer, security engineer, data and MLOps engineer, Power Platform maker, and Microsoft 365 role paths.

Source note: Microsoft separates role-based Certifications from scenario-based Applied Skills. This record was refreshed after the June-August 2026 AI, developer, and security credential transitions.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 520 questions

  • AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
  • AZ-104 Azure Administrator
  • AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • SC-900 Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
  • AI-103 Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer
  • AI-300 Machine Learning Operations Engineer
  • DP-600 Fabric Analytics Engineer

Readiness gates

  • Microsoft Learn profile connected
  • Current credential or Applied Skill selected
  • Retirement register checked
  • Scenario lab proof exported
  • Renewal path recorded

Leadership differentiator

Combines Microsoft exam prep with Applied Skills-style proof so employers can see both knowledge and performed tasks.

Google Cloud Certification / Official source reviewed

Google Cloud Certification

CatalogLearn

Cloud engineer, cloud architect, data engineer, DevOps engineer, security engineer, network engineer, ML engineer, and Google Workspace administrator.

Source note: Google Cloud lists foundational, associate, and professional certifications and notes exams are being updated for product updates announced at Google Cloud Next '26.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 650 questions

  • Cloud Digital Leader
  • Generative AI Leader
  • Associate Cloud Engineer
  • Professional Cloud Architect
  • Professional Data Engineer
  • Professional Cloud Security Engineer
  • Professional Machine Learning Engineer

Readiness gates

  • Google Cloud certification path selected
  • Skills Boost-style lab proof exported
  • Exam guide update checked
  • Mock recovery complete

Leadership differentiator

Pairs Google Cloud certification prep with AI-era product update checks so learners are not studying stale service maps.

Oracle Certification / Official source reviewed

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certification

CatalogLearn

OCI cloud engineer, multicloud architect, database cloud specialist, security engineer, DevOps engineer, operations engineer, migration architect, and Oracle AI/data practitioner.

Source note: Oracle's certification catalog lists OCI 2025 foundations, AI foundations, architect associate, architect professional, multicloud architect, networking, developer, DevOps, security, operations, observability, migration, generative AI, data science, and cloud database credentials.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 520 questions

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Foundations Associate
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect Associate
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect Professional
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Multicloud Architect Professional
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Security Professional
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Generative AI Professional
  • Oracle Database@AWS Architect Professional

Readiness gates

  • OCI credential selected
  • Compartment and identity evidence captured
  • Architecture or database lab evidence exported
  • Oracle MyLearn page checked before booking

Leadership differentiator

Makes Oracle's fast-moving 2025 OCI, AI, database, and multicloud certification catalog usable inside one learner evidence path.

Alibaba Cloud Academy / Official source reviewed

Alibaba Cloud Academy certification

CatalogLearn

Alibaba Cloud engineer, cloud administrator, solution architect, developer, security practitioner, and APAC-focused multicloud learner.

Source note: Alibaba Cloud Academy presents certification categories for professional certification, capability and competency certification, and clouder certification, so Daskerel tracks ACA, ACP, ACE, and role-specific cloud skill evidence as a family.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 300 questions

  • Alibaba Cloud ACA
  • Alibaba Cloud ACP
  • Alibaba Cloud ACE
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Security
  • Big Data
  • Cloud Native

Readiness gates

  • Alibaba certification tier selected
  • Service map and architecture evidence exported
  • Provider account and booking route recorded
  • Mock weak areas remediated

Leadership differentiator

Adds APAC cloud-provider literacy to the platform instead of limiting learners to the US/EU hyperscaler market.

Cisco Training and Certification / Official source reviewed

Cisco Training and Certification

CatalogLearn

Network technician, network engineer, enterprise infrastructure engineer, automation engineer, and network security specialist.

Source note: Cisco certification paths remain central for networking careers; Daskerel connects CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, DevNet, security, automation, and packet evidence.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 420 questions

  • CCNA
  • CCNP Enterprise
  • Cisco DevNet Associate
  • Cisco CyberOps Associate
  • Cisco Security paths

Readiness gates

  • Topology evidence complete
  • Troubleshooting notes captured
  • Command outputs saved
  • Official Cisco exam code checked

Leadership differentiator

Turns networking prep into evidence: diagrams, configs, packet captures, troubleshooting trails, and automation proof.

Specialist

Specialist certification families

5 families

IBM Training / Official source reviewed

IBM Cloud and watsonx credentials

CatalogLearn

Hybrid cloud engineer, IBM Cloud practitioner, watsonx builder, enterprise architect, automation specialist, and regulated workload operations learner.

Source note: IBM Training and credentials are treated as a hybrid-cloud family focused on IBM Cloud, watsonx, Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud, automation, security, data, and regulated enterprise workload evidence.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 300 questions

  • IBM Cloud
  • IBM watsonx
  • Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud
  • IBM Cloud Pak
  • IBM automation
  • IBM security and data credentials

Readiness gates

  • IBM credential family selected
  • Hybrid architecture evidence exported
  • watsonx or OpenShift proof captured
  • Official IBM Training page checked before booking

Leadership differentiator

Positions Daskerel for enterprise hybrid-cloud learners where IBM, Red Hat, AI, and regulated workloads intersect.

Red Hat Certification / Official source reviewed

Red Hat OpenShift and enterprise Linux certification

CatalogLearn

Linux administrator, OpenShift administrator, platform engineer, automation engineer, hybrid-cloud engineer, and enterprise application platform specialist.

Source note: Red Hat Training and Certification highlights RHCSA, RHCE, Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator, Linux, Ansible, containers, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and hybrid-cloud learning paths.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 420 questions

  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer
  • Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator
  • Red Hat Ansible Automation
  • Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
  • Red Hat Security

Readiness gates

  • Performance-based task checklist complete
  • OpenShift or Linux evidence exported
  • Automation/security proof captured
  • Red Hat exam page checked before booking

Leadership differentiator

Treats Red Hat performance-based readiness as practical job proof across Linux, OpenShift, automation, and hybrid cloud.

Linux Foundation Training / Official source reviewed

Linux Foundation and CNCF

CatalogLearn

Linux administrator, Kubernetes administrator, platform engineer, DevOps engineer, SRE, cloud-native security engineer, and open-source engineer.

Source note: Linux Foundation catalog coverage spans certifications, SkillCreds, cloud and containers, cybersecurity, AI/ML, Linux, Kubernetes, DevOps/SRE, and open source practice.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 520 questions

  • LFCS
  • CKA
  • CKAD
  • CKS
  • KCNA
  • Kubestronaut pathway
  • Golden Kubestronaut pathway

Readiness gates

  • Hands-on task timer passed
  • Cluster evidence exported
  • Security controls captured
  • Certification profile and renewal tracked

Leadership differentiator

Treats performance-based cloud-native exams as practical operations drills rather than passive multiple-choice study.

HashiCorp Certifications / Official source reviewed

HashiCorp infrastructure automation

CatalogLearn

Cloud engineer, platform engineer, infrastructure automation engineer, DevOps engineer, and security automation specialist.

Source note: HashiCorp certification readiness depends on practical Terraform, Vault, and platform automation fluency.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 240 questions

  • Terraform Associate
  • Vault Associate
  • Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional

Readiness gates

  • IaC repo evidence complete
  • State and drift notes captured
  • Security controls documented
  • Mock remediation complete

Leadership differentiator

Connects certification prep to real infrastructure change control, not just syntax recognition.

ISC2 Certifications / Official source reviewed

ISC2 cybersecurity credentials

CatalogLearn

Security analyst, cloud security engineer, security manager, governance specialist, and senior cybersecurity professional.

Source note: ISC2 credentials support cybersecurity career progression and often require careful tracking of exam, experience, endorsement, CPE, and membership steps.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 420 questions

  • Certified in Cybersecurity
  • SSCP
  • CCSP
  • CISSP

Readiness gates

  • Security domain map complete
  • Experience and endorsement notes tracked
  • Mock domains remediated
  • CPE/renewal plan recorded

Leadership differentiator

Builds the professional evidence trail that security credentials need beyond exam-day answers.

Leadership

Leadership certification families

1 families

FinOps Foundation / Official source reviewed

FinOps Foundation

CatalogLearn

FinOps practitioner, cloud financial analyst, cloud operations lead, platform product owner, and engineering manager.

Source note: FinOps Foundation lists training and certification routes including Practitioner and Professional credentials.

Priority credentials

Mock bank target: 220 questions

  • FinOps Certified Practitioner
  • FinOps Certified Professional

Readiness gates

  • Cost evidence pack complete
  • Optimization decision logged
  • Stakeholder report exported
  • Certification booking tracked

Leadership differentiator

Connects technical labs with financial accountability, making Daskerel stronger for teams and managers.