Guide · Vendor certifications
"Mapped" means the awarding body or vendor has matched the certificate to units in your qualification. Grey cards are options we're still confirming.
Entry-level IT support: hardware, operating systems and troubleshooting.
Designing, running and troubleshooting networks.
Core cyber security skills; a common first security certificate.
Servers, Linux administration and cloud infrastructure.
Foundational AWS cloud concepts, services and pricing.
Cloud and AI basics on Microsoft Azure, with free Microsoft Learn training.
Skip some ACCA qualification and foundation exams on the way to becoming a chartered certified accountant.
Exemptions from some CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting exams.
[Cloud accounting software used by many small businesses and firms.]
[Bookkeeping and accounting software.]
[Accounting and GST software widely used in India.]
[Spreadsheet skills every finance role uses.]
Digital marketing fundamentals, at a discount for Pearson students.
[Design software used across engineering and construction.]
[Video editing for film and television.]
[Networking. Cisco helped develop HN Computing; no formal mapping published.]
Your HNC/HND units cover much of the syllabus, e.g. Networking for CompTIA Network+.
Use free vendor training such as Microsoft Learn or AWS resources, plus [KCIC prep sessions].
Exams are set by the vendor, taken online or at a test centre [KCIC test centre?].
Most vendors issue a digital badge you can share on LinkedIn and with employers.
