An interactive atlas of 60 certifications across 20 disciplines. Pick one of six starting points — engineer, developer, governance, PM, career switcher, or AI leader. Get a real trajectory with costs, prep plans, and direct links to source pages.
Choose the one that fits. Your trajectory will appear below — a 3–5 step path with costs, timelines, and official links.
Each step shows the cert, why it's recommended for this role, the alternative option, and a direct link to the source page.
Six shifts that changed the landscape this year. Read these before locking in a path.
All 60 certifications across 20 disciplines. Filter, search, pin to compare, and open any source page directly.
Each certification is rated across five dimensions on a 1–5 scale. Hover (or tap on mobile) any medal on a cert card to see the score, basis, and citation. Ratings are directional, not prescriptive — a 4 in one role can be a 5 in another.
Verified as the most-asked-for foundational AI cert in 2026 job postings during our deep-research pass. AWS is also running a 50% promo through Sep 30, 2026 — the lowest-friction entry point in the market right now.
Sources: PathPilot deep-research (verified); AWS Certified AI Practitioner page.
Maps 1:1 to the AI Governance Officer / DPO-plus-AI hybrid role that emerged with the EU AI Act. The Body of Knowledge covers AI lifecycle, ethics, risk management, EU AI Act + NIST AI RMF + ISO 42001 — the same syllabus those hires are evaluated against.
Sources: IAPP AIGP cert page + IAPP AIGP Body of Knowledge.
Honest scope. Ratings reflect PathPilot's analysis as of 2026. The verified certs (✓ chip) have their core facts (cost, validity, prep time) cleared against primary sources. Ratings themselves are directional and we'll keep refining them.