Industry Aligned Industry Certification Pathways

CareerBridge integrates certification training as a career accelerator, not a checkbox. Participants may be enrolled in industry-aligned certification training based on role alignment, employer demand, and program focus.


Certification pathways are selected to strengthen job readiness, validate skills, and support long-term career growth — not to collect credentials for their own sake.

How Certification Support Works


Certification training and exam eligibility are determined based on role alignment and successful completion of required preparation. Certification exam fees may be covered when approved and upon completion of required training milestones.


Not all participants pursue certifications, and not all roles require credentials.

  • Information Technology

    Representative certifications supported may include:


    • CompTIA A+
    • CompTIA Network+
    • CompTIA Server+
    • CompTIA ITF+ / Tech+
    • Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • TOSA Excel

    Best aligned for: IT support, help desk, systems support, technical operations roles.

  • Cloud & Data

    Representative certifications supported may include:


    • Google Cloud Digital Leader
    • Google Associate Cloud Engineer
    • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
    • Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
    • Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)

    Best aligned for: Cloud support, data analyst, operations analyst, junior cloud roles.

  • Cyber Security

    Representative certifications supported may include:


    • CompTIA Security+
    • CompTIA CySA+
    • CompTIA PenTest+
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)

    Best aligned for: Cybersecurity analyst, security operations, GRC, SOC roles.

  • Project Management

    Representative certifications supported may include:


    • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) (role-dependent)
    • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
    • ITIL 4 Foundation

    Best aligned for: Project coordinator, program analyst, operations/project roles.

  • Operations & Quality

    Representative certifications supported may include:


    • Six Sigma Yellow Belt
    • Six Sigma Green Belt
    • Six Sigma Black Belt (role-dependent)
    • ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)

    Best aligned for: Operations, logistics, manufacturing, quality, continuous improvement roles.

  • Human Resources

    Representative certifications supported may include:


    • SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
    • HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
    • HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (role-dependent)

    Best aligned for: HR generalist, people operations, talent, compliance roles.

Certifications are aligned to employer needs and role requirements — participation is intentional, targeted, and validated.

Recognized Certification Providers Supported Through CareerBridge

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