The certifications recruiters ask for most in 2026. AWS, Azure, Scrum, ITIL, Salesforce and more — boost your employability with the right ones.
IT certifications have become a decisive criterion for recruiters in tech. They attest to verified skills recognised internationally. At Mentora IT we have catalogued more than 198 certifications, sorted by field: cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity, DevOps, data, agile project management and plenty more. Each entry details the level required, the cost, the preparation time and the tech careers it applies to.
To work out which certifications suit your plan, start with our free orientation test. Your personalised results include the recommended certifications for each role identified. You can then compare the options with our comparison tool and estimate the effect on your salary with the simulator.
To prepare for your certifications efficiently, our expert mentors support you with practical advice drawn from their own experience. Take a look at our support packages and the funding options available, notably through the CPF.
The 5 certifications recruiters ask for most.
These roles show the strongest demand and the best progression prospects in 2026.
Automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code. DevOps sits at the heart of digital transformation.
Key certifications: AWS SAA, Kubernetes CKA, Terraform
45-70kk
Automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code. DevOps sits at the heart of digital transformation.
Certifs : AWS SAA, Kubernetes CKA, Terraform
Data pipelines, ETL, data lakes. The Data Engineer builds a company's data infrastructure.
Key certifications: GCP Data Engineer, Databricks, Snowflake
48-72kk
Data pipelines, ETL, data lakes. The Data Engineer builds a company's data infrastructure.
Certifs : GCP Data Engineer, Databricks, Snowflake
SOC work, intrusion detection, incident response. Cybersecurity has become a national priority.
Key certifications: CompTIA Security+, CEH, SOC Analyst
42-60kk
SOC work, intrusion detection, incident response. Cybersecurity has become a national priority.
Certifs : CompTIA Security+, CEH, SOC Analyst
Product vision, backlog, sprints. The PO bridges business and engineering.
Key certifications: PSPO, SAFe PO/PM, Agile PM
45-65kk
Product vision, backlog, sprints. The PO bridges business and engineering.
Certifs : PSPO, SAFe PO/PM, Agile PM
The world's leading CRM. Configuration, integration, training. Ideal for salespeople changing careers.
Key certifications: Salesforce Admin, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud
42-65kk
The world's leading CRM. Configuration, integration, training. Ideal for salespeople changing careers.
Certifs : Salesforce Admin, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud
The world's leading ERP, with the S/4HANA migration. SAP consultants are in high demand and well paid.
Key certifications: SAP FI/CO, SAP MM, SAP S/4HANA
45-75kk
The world's leading ERP, with the S/4HANA migration. SAP consultants are in high demand and well paid.
Certifs : SAP FI/CO, SAP MM, SAP S/4HANA
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