DevOps / Automation certifications

CI/CD, IaC, containers, Kubernetes, SRE.

Total certs
36
Vendors
22
Entry
7
Associate
14
Professional
11
Expert
4
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Entry

L1 · 7 certs
Foundational certifications. Help-desk, support, A+, CCST, Network+, ITIL Foundation, AZ-900, AWS CLF.
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ClouderaCloudera CDP GeneralistCDP-0011DevOps / Automation● activeThe CDP Generalist Exam validates broad foundational knowledge of the Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) architecture, components, and capabilities. This is not a rolCNCF/Linux FoundationKubernetes and Cloud Native AssociateKCNADevOps / Automation● activeThe Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) is a pre-professional certification introduced by CNCF in 2021 to serve as an entry point for those seeking to GitHubGitHub AdministrationGH-100DevOps / Automation● activeGitHub Administration (GH-100) is GitHub's entry-level certification for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals responsible for configuriGitHubGitHub FoundationsGH-900DevOps / Automation● activeGitHub Foundations (GH-900) is an entry-level certification designed for developers, students, and IT professionals who want to validate foundational understandHubSpotHubSpot Email MarketingHubSpot-EmailDevOps / Automation● activeThe HubSpot Email Marketing Certification validates hands-on expertise in email marketing strategy, tactics, and execution using email tools. This specialized cIBMIBM Cloud DevOps EssentialsDevOps EssentialsDevOps / Automation● activeThe IBM Cloud DevOps Essentials credential demonstrates foundational knowledge of DevOps principles, culture, and practices. Learners explore the core characterMicrosoftMicrosoft Applied Skills: Create and manage automated processes by using Power AutomatePL-7002DevOps / Automation● activeMicrosoft Applied Skills credentials validate the ability to solve real-world business problems using Power Automate. This credential demonstrates competency in

Associate

L2 · 14 certs
Mid-level practitioner. CCNA, RHCSA, AZ-104, AWS SAA, CKAD, Terraform Associate, SC-300.
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Axelos / PeopleCertITIL 4 Specialist: High Velocity ITITIL 4 Specialist HVITDevOps / Automation● activeITIL 4 Specialist: High Velocity IT (HVIT) is an intermediate-level credential that validates advanced knowledge of applying ITIL practices in fast-moving, digiCheck PointCheck Point Certified Automation SpecialistCCAS (156-521)DevOps / Automation● activeThe CCAS certification validates expertise in automating security operations and orchestrating Check Point management workflows via REST APIs, Gaia API, AnsibleCiscoCisco Certified DevNet Automation Associate (CCNA Automation)200-901DevOps / Automation● activeThe Cisco Certified DevNet Automation Associate (DEVASC 200-901) is an associate-level credential bridging networking and software development, targeting engineCiscoCisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Webex300-920DevOps / Automation● activeThe Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Webex (300-920 DEVWBX) validates intermediate-level competency in building production applications on Webex APIs and intCNCF / Linux FoundationCertified Kubernetes AdministratorCKADevOps / Automation● activeThe Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) validates your ability to design, install, configure, and troubleshoot production-grade Kubernetes clusters. LaunchCNCF / Linux FoundationCertified Kubernetes Application DeveloperCKADDevOps / Automation● activeThe CKAD is an entry-level, vendor-neutral certification for developers and engineers who design, build, configure, and deploy cloud-native applications for KubDocker / MirantisDocker Certified AssociateDCADevOps / Automation● activeThe Docker Certified Associate (DCA) is the primary vendor certification for Docker containerization. Administered by Mirantis (which acquired Docker's EnterpriGitHub (Microsoft)GitHub Actions CertificationGH-200DevOps / Automation● activeThe GitHub Actions Certification (GH-200) validates intermediate to advanced competency in automating software development workflows using GitHub Actions — the HashiCorp (IBM subsidiary)HashiCorp Certified: Nomad AssociateNomad-AssociateDevOps / Automation● unverifiedThere is currently no official HashiCorp Certified: Nomad Associate certification. HashiCorp's certification portfolio (as of 2026) covers Terraform, Vault, andHashiCorp (IBM subsidiary)HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)TA-003DevOps / Automation● retiredTA-003 validated foundational Infrastructure as Code (IaC) skills using HashiCorp Terraform Community Edition. Launched October 2022 as the primary Terraform AsHashiCorp (IBM)HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate (002)HCVA0-002DevOps / Automation● activeThe HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate (002) validates foundational knowledge of Vault, the industry-standard secrets management and encryption-as-a-service pMicrosoftAutomating Administration with PowerShellAZ-040DevOps / Automation● activeAZ-040 is a Microsoft official training course (not a formal exam-based certification, but rather an Applied Skills credential) that teaches IT professionals toMicrosoftMicrosoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer AssociatePL-500DevOps / Automation● retiringThe PL-500 validates expertise in designing, developing, and deploying robotic process automation (RPA) solutions using Microsoft Power Automate for desktop andRed HatRed Hat Certified Specialist in Developing Automation with Ansible Automation PlatformEX374DevOps / Automation● activeEX374 certifies hands-on mastery of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5+ for automation developers and systems administrators. Candidates demonstrate abilit

Professional

L3 · 11 certs
Senior-IC level. CCNP, CISSP, AZ-305, AWS SAP, CKS, OSCP, GIAC, Vendor Pro tracks.
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CiscoAutomating and Programming Cisco Collaboration Solutions300-835DevOps / Automation● unverifiedThe 300-835 CLAUTO exam validates knowledge and skills required to implement applications that automate and extend Cisco Collaboration platforms using REST APIsCiscoCisco Certified Automation Professional — Enterprise Automation (ENAUTO)300-435DevOps / Automation● activeThe Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise Solutions (300-435 ENAUTO) exam validates professional-level expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining FortinetFortinet NSE 6 — FortiSOAR SpecialistNSE6_FSR-7.3DevOps / Automation● activeThe **Fortinet NSE 6 — FortiSOAR Specialist** certification validates professional-level knowledge and hands-on expertise in deploying, managing, and optimizingGitHubGitHub Advanced SecurityGH-500DevOps / Automation● activeThe GitHub Advanced Security certification (GH-500) is a professional-level credential that validates expertise in securing the software development lifecycle uHashiCorpHashiCorp Certified: Terraform Authoring and Operations ProfessionalTerraform ProfessionalDevOps / Automation● activeThe Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification validates advanced expertise in both Terraform configuration development and production operatIBMIBM Certified Professional Architect v6 PLUS IBM Professional Cloud SRE v2F1003500DevOps / Automation● activeThe F1003500 credential is a combined professional-level certification for cloud architects and Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) working on IBM Cloud. It requiISTQBISTQB Certified Advanced Technical Test AnalystCTAL-TTADevOps / Automation● activeThe CTAL-TTA is ISTQB's advanced-level professional certification for test engineers and test analysts who specialize in technical aspects of software testing. ISTQBISTQB Certified Advanced Test Automation EngineerCTAL-TAEDevOps / Automation● activeThe ISTQB Certified Advanced Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) is an advanced-level professional certification for test engineers, test automation architects,Palo Alto NetworksPalo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation EngineerPCSAEDevOps / Automation● activeThe Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) is a professional-level certification validating expertise in developing, analyzing, and aRed Hat (IBM)Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift AdministrationEX280DevOps / Automation● activeThe EX280 validates hands-on ability to deploy, configure, and manage Red Hat OpenShift clusters in production environments. Launched in 2021 with OpenShift 4.xSalesforceSalesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Engagement ConsultantMCE-Cons-201DevOps / Automation● activeThe Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Engagement Consultant certification validates expertise in implementing, designing, and managing multi-channel customer

Expert

L4 · 4 certs
Architect / principal level. CCIE, TOGAF, AWS SAP, Salesforce CTA, VMware VCDX, RHCA.
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