Certification Path Finder
Answer 5 quick questions and get a personalised certification roadmap — with exam codes, costs, and study timelines tailored to your experience and goals.
What's your current experience level?
Select the option that best describes you.
About the Certification Path Finder
With hundreds of IT certifications out there, the hardest part is often knowing which one to take. The Certsqill Certification Path Finder answers a few questions about your experience, the field you want to work in and your goals, then recommends a certification and lays out a sensible roadmap — with exam codes, rough costs and study timelines — so you can stop second-guessing and start studying the right thing.
How to use the Certification Path Finder
- Answer a few questions. Tell the finder about your experience level, the field you want (cloud, security, networking, DevOps and more) and your goals.
- Get a recommendation. Receive a recommended certification matched to your answers.
- See the roadmap. Review the suggested path with exam codes, rough costs and study timelines.
- Plan your next step. Use the roadmap to decide what to study first and what to build toward next.
Frequently asked questions
Which IT certification should I start with?
If you are new, a foundational or entry-level certification is usually the best start — CompTIA A+, Network+ or Security+ for general IT and security, or a cloud fundamentals cert like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) or Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) if you are heading toward cloud.
Do I need experience before getting certified?
It depends on the level. Fundamentals and entry-level certifications assume little to no experience. Associate and professional certifications assume hands-on familiarity, so they are best taken once you have practiced with the technology.
What is a good certification path for cloud or security?
A common pattern is fundamentals → associate → professional or specialty. For cloud that might be Cloud Practitioner/AZ-900 → an associate architect or administrator cert → a professional or specialty cert. For security, Security+ → CySA+ or a cloud security cert → advanced credentials like CISSP as you gain experience.
How many certifications do I actually need?
Usually fewer than people think. One well-chosen certification that matches your target role is worth more than a stack of loosely related ones. The path finder aims to point you at the highest-leverage next step rather than a long list.
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