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LEARNING PATHS / SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

IT learning paths

Compare networking, cloud, and cybersecurity paths. Review the skills, certifications, and projects for each level.

CHOOSE A LEARNING PATH

Choose a path based on your career goal

Each path explains the main job roles, skills, and certification options. Start with the basics, complete a practice project, and choose your next step based on your goal and experience.

NETWORKING

Networking

Learn to configure and troubleshoot networks. Start with CCNA topics, then choose a Cisco certification track.

Network support · Network engineer · Network architect9 Cisco career tracksView learning path →
CLOUD

Cloud engineering

Learn to set up and manage cloud services. Choose a path for AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.

Cloud support · Cloud engineer · Solutions architectAWS · Azure · Google CloudView learning path →
OFFENSIVE SECURITY

Offensive security

Learn to test systems with permission, document security weaknesses, and recommend fixes.

Junior pentester · Penetration tester · Security consultantBeginner to advancedView learning path →
DEFENSIVE SECURITY

Defensive security

Learn to monitor systems, investigate suspicious activity, and respond to security incidents.

SOC analyst · Incident responder · Detection engineerSOC · Response · Threat huntingView learning path →

HOW TO USE THESE PATHS

Start with the basics, then specialise

01

Learn the basics

Learn networking, operating systems, user access, and basic scripting.

02

Complete a practice project

Save your diagrams, test results, and a short explanation of your work.

03

Choose a relevant certification

Choose a certification based on job requirements, your experience, and your budget.

New to IT?

Start with the beginner networking course before moving to a specialist path.

Certification names checked against official provider pages on 25 October 2026. The order shown is our suggested study route, unless a provider prerequisite is explicitly stated. Certifications support a career; they do not guarantee a job. Recheck exam availability, prerequisites, and fees before booking.