Credentials that support roles needing Networking fundamentals (across vendors)
How this list is built (read first)
These credentials support roles that commonly require this skill. This is an association through shared roles — it does not assert that each exam's objectives directly cover the skill. Always check the official exam objectives.
We start from the roles that commonly require Networking fundamentals, then list the credentials that support those roles. A credential appears below because it supports at least one role that needs this skill — shown with the exact role(s) that create the link. This is the honest, role-mediated association; it is not a claim about any exam's objectives.
20 credentials across 5 vendors are associated with Networking fundamentals through shared roles.
Associated credentials by vendor
Amazon Web Services
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — certification (proctored exam), foundation level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineer.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate — certification (proctored exam), associate level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineer.
Cisco
- Cisco CCNA Automation — certification (proctored exam), associate level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Network Administrator, Network Automation Engineer.
- Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity — certification (proctored exam), associate level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Network Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate — certification (proctored exam), associate level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Network Administrator, Network Automation Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Junior Systems Administrator.
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity — certification (proctored exam), entry level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst.
- Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support — certification (proctored exam), entry level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Technical Support Engineer, IT Support Specialist.
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking — certification (proctored exam), entry level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Network Administrator, IT Support Specialist.
CompTIA
- CompTIA A+ — certification (proctored exam), foundation level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Technical Support Engineer, IT Support Specialist.
- CompTIA Cloud+ — certification (proctored exam), intermediate level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineer.
- CompTIA CySA+ — certification (proctored exam), intermediate level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Cybersecurity Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence Analyst.
- CompTIA Linux+ — certification (proctored exam), intermediate level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Cloud Engineer, Junior Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer.
- CompTIA Network+ — certification (proctored exam), foundation level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Network Administrator, Network Automation Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Junior Systems Administrator, Security Engineer, Systems Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, IT Support Specialist.
- CompTIA PenTest+ — certification (proctored exam), intermediate level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Cybersecurity Analyst, Penetration Tester.
- CompTIA Security+ — certification (proctored exam), foundation level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Network Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence Analyst.
- CompTIA SecurityX — certification (proctored exam), advanced level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Security Engineer.
- CompTIA Server+ — certification (proctored exam), intermediate level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Junior Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer.
- CompTIA Tech+ — certification (proctored exam), foundation level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: IT Support Specialist.
Linux Foundation
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator — certification (proctored exam), intermediate level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Systems Engineer.
Microsoft
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate — certification (proctored exam), associate level.
- Associated through these roles that need Networking fundamentals: Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineer.
Sources
- Amazon Web Services — AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Exam Guide: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/cloud-practitioner-02/cloud-practitioner-02.html
- Amazon Web Services — AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate: https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-associate/
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data: https://www.bls.gov/emp/data/skills-data.htm
- Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccna.html
- Cisco — Cisco CCNA Automation Exam: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccnaauto.html
- Cisco — Cisco Cybersecurity Associate Exam and Training: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/cybersecurity/associate/exams-and-training.html
- Cisco — Cisco CCST Cybersecurity Exam: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccst-cybersecurity.html
- Cisco — Cisco CCST IT Support Exam: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccst-it-support.html
- Cisco — Cisco CCST Networking Exam: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccst-networking.html
- CompTIA — A+ Core 1 and 2 Certification V15: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-1-and-2-v15/
- CompTIA — CompTIA Certifications Catalog: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/
- Internal source: comptia cysa plus
- CompTIA — Network+ Certification: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/network/
- CompTIA — Security+ Certification: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/
- Linux Foundation — Linux Foundation Certification Catalog: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification-catalog/
- Microsoft — Study guide for Exam AZ-104: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html
- National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html
- Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13
Citation Ledger
| ID | Supports | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT-01 | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner associated with Networking fundamentals via Cloud Architect | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-02 | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner associated with Networking fundamentals via Cloud Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: Amazon Web Services — AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Exam Guide |
| CIT-03 | AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate associated with Networking fundamentals via Cloud Architect | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-04 | AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate associated with Networking fundamentals via Cloud Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: Amazon Web Services — AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate |
| CIT-05 | Cisco CCNA Automation associated with Networking fundamentals via Network Administrator | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco CCNA Automation Exam |
| CIT-06 | Cisco CCNA Automation associated with Networking fundamentals via Network Automation Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco CCNA Automation Exam |
| CIT-07 | Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity associated with Networking fundamentals via Network Security Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco Cybersecurity Associate Exam and Training |
| CIT-08 | Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity associated with Networking fundamentals via Cybersecurity Analyst | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco Cybersecurity Associate Exam and Training |
| CIT-09 | Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity associated with Networking fundamentals via Threat Intelligence Analyst | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco Cybersecurity Associate Exam and Training |
| CIT-10 | Cisco Certified Network Associate associated with Networking fundamentals via Network Administrator | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate |
| CIT-11 | Cisco Certified Network Associate associated with Networking fundamentals via Network Automation Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate |
| CIT-12 | Cisco Certified Network Associate associated with Networking fundamentals via Network Security Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate |
| CIT-13 | Cisco Certified Network Associate associated with Networking fundamentals via Junior Systems Administrator | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate |
| CIT-14 | Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity associated with Networking fundamentals via Cybersecurity Analyst | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco CCST Cybersecurity Exam |
| CIT-15 | Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity associated with Networking fundamentals via Threat Intelligence Analyst | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco CCST Cybersecurity Exam |
| CIT-16 | Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support associated with Networking fundamentals via Technical Support Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco CCST IT Support Exam |
| CIT-17 | Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support associated with Networking fundamentals via IT Support Specialist | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco CCST IT Support Exam |
| CIT-18 | Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking associated with Networking fundamentals via Network Administrator | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco CCST Networking Exam |
| CIT-19 | Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking associated with Networking fundamentals via IT Support Specialist | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: Cisco — Cisco CCST Networking Exam |
| CIT-20 | CompTIA A+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Technical Support Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — A+ Core 1 and 2 Certification V15 |
| CIT-21 | CompTIA A+ associated with Networking fundamentals via IT Support Specialist | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — A+ Core 1 and 2 Certification V15 |
| CIT-22 | CompTIA Cloud+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Cloud Architect | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-23 | CompTIA Cloud+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Cloud Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: CompTIA — CompTIA Certifications Catalog |
| CIT-24 | CompTIA CySA+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Cybersecurity Analyst | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — CompTIA Certifications Catalog |
| CIT-25 | CompTIA CySA+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Penetration Tester | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-26 | CompTIA CySA+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Security Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-27 | CompTIA CySA+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Threat Intelligence Analyst | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: Internal source: comptia cysa plus |
| CIT-28 | CompTIA Linux+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Cloud Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: CompTIA — CompTIA Certifications Catalog |
| CIT-29 | CompTIA Linux+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Junior Systems Administrator | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — CompTIA Certifications Catalog |
| CIT-30 | CompTIA Linux+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Systems Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-31 | CompTIA Network+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Network Administrator | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate / role to credential: CompTIA — Network+ Certification |
| CIT-32 | CompTIA Network+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Network Automation Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: CompTIA — Network+ Certification |
| CIT-33 | CompTIA Network+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Network Security Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: CompTIA — Network+ Certification |
| CIT-34 | CompTIA Network+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Cybersecurity Analyst | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — Network+ Certification |
| CIT-35 | CompTIA Network+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Junior Systems Administrator | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — Network+ Certification |
| CIT-36 | CompTIA Network+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Security Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-37 | CompTIA Network+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Systems Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-38 | CompTIA Network+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Technical Support Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — Network+ Certification |
| CIT-39 | CompTIA Network+ associated with Networking fundamentals via IT Support Specialist | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — Network+ Certification |
| CIT-40 | CompTIA PenTest+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Cybersecurity Analyst | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — CompTIA Certifications Catalog |
| CIT-41 | CompTIA PenTest+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Penetration Tester | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-42 | CompTIA Security+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Network Security Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: CompTIA — Security+ Certification |
| CIT-43 | CompTIA Security+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Cybersecurity Analyst | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — Security+ Certification |
| CIT-44 | CompTIA Security+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Penetration Tester | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-45 | CompTIA Security+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Security Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-46 | CompTIA Security+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Threat Intelligence Analyst | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — Security+ Certification |
| CIT-47 | CompTIA SecurityX associated with Networking fundamentals via Security Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-48 | CompTIA Server+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Junior Systems Administrator | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — CompTIA Certifications Catalog |
| CIT-49 | CompTIA Server+ associated with Networking fundamentals via Systems Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-50 | CompTIA Tech+ associated with Networking fundamentals via IT Support Specialist | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: CompTIA — Network+ Certification; National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database / role to credential: CompTIA — CompTIA Certifications Catalog |
| CIT-51 | Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator associated with Networking fundamentals via Systems Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Linux Foundation — Linux Foundation Certification Catalog |
| CIT-52 | Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate associated with Networking fundamentals via Cloud Architect | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections Skills Data / role to credential: Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13 |
| CIT-53 | Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate associated with Networking fundamentals via Cloud Engineer | Role needs the skill (role_skill_edges) + credential supports the role (role_certification_edges) | role to skill: National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database; CompTIA — Network+ Certification / role to credential: Microsoft — Study guide for Exam AZ-104 |