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Security+ · SY0-701 2024 / 2025

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Now the Only Active Exam Version

CompTIA has fully moved to Security+ SY0-701, retiring SY0-601. The new blueprint reflects current threat landscapes, hands-on security operations and job role–based skills.

CISSP · (ISC)² 2024 Outline

CISSP Exam Outline Refresh: Domain Weights and Topics Updated

(ISC)² has updated the CISSP exam outline, refining domain weights across the eight domains and introducing more emphasis on cloud security, software security and supply chain risk.

Kubernetes · CKA CKA 2025

Certified Kubernetes Administrator Aligns with New K8s Releases

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam is being refreshed to align with newer Kubernetes versions, including topics like Gateway API, Helm, Kustomize and advanced troubleshooting.

Kubernetes · CKS CKS Update

CKS Exam Tracks Latest Kubernetes Security Capabilities

The Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam environment has been updated to match recent Kubernetes minor releases, stressing runtime security, policy controls and zero-trust workloads.

AWS · SAP-C02 SAP-C02

AWS Solutions Architect Professional SAP-C02: Focus Areas

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02) exam now places stronger emphasis on multi-account governance, hybrid networking, migrations and cost-optimized architectures for enterprises.

Azure · AZ-305 AZ-305

Azure AZ-305 Highlights Identity, Data and Continuity Design

Microsoft’s AZ-305 “Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions” exam has been updated to stress identity, governance, data storage patterns and business continuity requirements.

Azure · AZ-104 AZ-104

Azure Administrator AZ-104 Renewal Reflects Platform Changes

Azure Administrator Associates can renew via a free online AZ-104 assessment that tracks current Azure services, ensuring operational skills stay aligned with Microsoft’s latest capabilities.

VMware · VCP/VCAP 2024

VMware Certification Allows Exam-Only Path for VCP and VCAP

After program changes, many VMware VCP and VCAP tracks no longer require mandatory official training, but still assume strong real-world vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation experience.

VMware · VCP-DCV 2025

VCP-DCV Exam Planned to Retire as New Tracks Emerge

The VCP-DCV certification is planned to retire, making room for new VMware certification paths that map more closely to VMware Cloud Foundation and modern data center stacks.

ITSM · ITIL 4 ITIL 4

ITIL 4 Still Central to IT Service Management Hiring

ITIL 4 Foundation and advanced modules remain frequently listed in ITSM job descriptions, as organizations adopt the ITIL 4 service value system and practice-based operating models.

PM · PMP PMP ECO

PMP Exam Content Outline Updated Toward 2026

PMI has refreshed the PMP Examination Content Outline, putting additional emphasis on agile, hybrid delivery, servant leadership and benefits realization—skills now expected by many employers.

Security · Career Career

Cloud Security Certifications Become Baseline in 2025 Hiring

Job postings commonly reference CompTIA Security+ for entry level and CISSP for senior roles, reflecting a layered credential path from technical operations to security leadership.

Azure · Path 2025

Azure Certification Paths Highlight Cloud, Data and AI Skills

The latest Microsoft certification roadmaps show strong demand for Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305), Data Engineer and Azure AI Engineer credentials.

Cloud · Architecture Multi-Cloud

Multi-Cloud Architects Combine AWS, Azure and GCP Certifications

Senior cloud architect vacancies often prefer candidates who hold AWS SAP-C02, Azure AZ-305 and Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect in one profile, matching real multi-cloud environments.

AI · Machine Learning AI/ML

AI & ML Certifications Move into Preferred Requirements

As enterprises deploy AI platforms, certifications like AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty and Azure AI Engineer Associate are increasingly listed as preferred credentials.

Data · Engineering Data

Data Engineer Roles Require Cloud Data Platform Certifications

Cloud data certifications such as Microsoft DP-203, BigQuery Data Engineer, Snowflake and Databricks are increasingly appearing in data engineer job requirements worldwide.

DevOps · Cloud DevOps

DevOps Certifications Expand Beyond CI/CD Tools to Cloud Platforms

Modern DevOps roles combine CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code skills with Kubernetes, cloud networking and observability, driving demand for cloud DevOps and platform engineer certifications.

Cloud · Security Cloud Sec

Cloud Security Certifications Move to the Center of Hiring Criteria

CISSP, CCSP and cloud provider security specialties are often requested together, as companies seek professionals who can secure complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments end-to-end.

SRE · Reliability SRE

SRE Roles Blend Cloud, Kubernetes and Reliability Engineering

Site Reliability Engineer job postings frequently prefer a mix of Kubernetes (CKA/CKS), cloud architect or DevOps certifications plus strong monitoring, SLO and incident response skills.

Networking · Automation NetOps

Network Automation and SDN Skills Added to Classic Networking

Traditional CCNP/CCIE-style routing and switching skills are now often combined with Python, network automation, SDN and cloud networking certifications in modern network engineer roles.

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