Find the right certification for your career

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Nursing Support

Price: $125–$200 exam + $1,200–$2,000 training (≈$125)

Time: 75–150 hrs / 4–12 weeks (4–150 hrs)

Salary: $30k–$42k ($30–$42)

Difficulty: 2

Demand: 5

Self-Employment: 2 | Remote: 1

Prereqs: HS diploma/GED + state‑approved CNA program   •   Recert: Every 2 years (state CE)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Emergency / Pediatrics

Price: $150–$250 course (≈$150)

Time: 8–16 hrs course (8–16 hrs)

Salary: None

Difficulty: 2

Demand: 5

Self-Employment: 3 | Remote: 1

Prereqs: BLS certification, healthcare provider   •   Recert: Every 2 years

[Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Health Information Management

Price: $229 exam (≈$229)

Time: 2 yrs (Associate) (2–2 hrs)

Salary: $55k–$75k ($55–$75)

Difficulty: 3

Demand: 3

Self-Employment: 4 | Remote: 8

Prereqs: Associate degree from accredited HIM program   •   Recert: Every 3 years (20 CEUs)

Able Seaman (AB)

Maritime / Deck

Price: $95–$200 exam (≈$95)

Time: 6–12 mo sea time (6–12 hrs)

Salary: $40k–$70k ($40–$70)

Difficulty: 3

Demand: 4

Self-Employment: 6 | Remote: 0

Prereqs: Sea service (180–1080 days)   •   Recert: 5 yrs

Ableton Certified Trainer

Creative - Performing Arts & Music Tech

Price: Varies (application-based)

Time: Months–years experience

Salary: $55k–$100k ($55–$100)

Difficulty: 5

Demand: 4

Self-Employment: 9 | Remote: 10

Prereqs: Extensive Ableton expertise   •   Recert: CPD/renewal

ABRSM Music Exams

Arts - Music & Performing

Price: $100–$300 per grade (≈$100)

Time: Varies by grade

Salary: $30k–$70k ($30–$70)

Difficulty: 3

Demand: 4

Self-Employment: 7 | Remote: 5

Prereqs: Music study   •   Recert: None

Accident & Health (A&H) Insurance License

Finance & Banking – Insurance Producer Licenses

Price: $50–$200 exam + state fees (≈$50)

Time: 1–3 weeks prep (1–3 hrs)

Salary: $45k–$110k ($45–$110)

Difficulty: 3

Demand: 5

Self-Employment: 6 | Remote: 2

Prereqs: Pre-licensing education + background check   •   Recert: State CE every 1–2 yrs

Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC)

Finance - Planning

Price: $780–$1,380 (≈$780)

Time: 12–18 mo (12–18 hrs)

Salary: $60k–$90k ($60–$90)

Difficulty: 3

Demand: 4

Self-Employment: 8 | Remote: 9

Prereqs: Bachelor’s or exp   •   Recert: 3 yrs

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Sports - Personal Training

Price: $599–$799 (≈$599)

Time: 3–6 mo (3–6 hrs)

Salary: $40k–$75k ($40–$75)

Difficulty: 3

Demand: 5

Self-Employment: 10 | Remote: 8

Prereqs: HS diploma, CPR/AED   •   Recert: 2 yrs

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)

Sports - Personal Training

Price: $279–$349 (≈$279)

Time: 3–6 mo (3–6 hrs)

Salary: $50k–$85k ($50–$85)

Difficulty: 4

Demand: 4

Self-Employment: 7 | Remote: 7

Prereqs: Bachelor’s in exercise science   •   Recert: 3 yrs

Active Shooter Threat Instructor Training (FLETC/FBI)

Emergency Response

Price: Gov funded or $500–$1,000 private (≈$500)

Time: 1–2 wks (1–2 hrs)

Salary: $60k–$100k ($60–$100)

Difficulty: 4

Demand: 5

Self-Employment: 5 | Remote: 2

Prereqs: Law enforcement/military   •   Recert: Varies

Adobe Certified Professional (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects)

Creative - Graphic Design

Price: $65–$150 per exam (≈$65)

Time: 2–3 mo study (2–3 hrs)

Salary: $45k–$85k ($45–$85)

Difficulty: 3

Demand: 5

Self-Employment: 10 | Remote: 10

Prereqs: None (portfolio helpful)   •   Recert: 3 yrs

Adobe Certified Professional – Advanced (ACP/ACE)

Creative - Advanced Design & Digital Media

Price: $125–$225 per exam (≈$125)

Time: 3–6 mo per tool (3–6 hrs)

Salary: $50k–$95k ($50–$95)

Difficulty: 3

Demand: 5

Self-Employment: 10 | Remote: 10

Prereqs: Experience recommended   •   Recert: New version exams (optional)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Emergency / Life Support

Price: $150–$250 course (≈$150)

Time: 8–16 hrs course (8–16 hrs)

Salary: None

Difficulty: 2

Demand: 5

Self-Employment: 3 | Remote: 1

Prereqs: BLS certification, healthcare provider   •   Recert: Every 2 years

Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP – NALA)

Legal - Paralegal

Price: $125–$150/module (≈$125)

Time: 6–12 mo (6–12 hrs)

Salary: $55k–$85k ($55–$85)

Difficulty: 4

Demand: 5

Self-Employment: 6 | Remote: 8

Prereqs: CP credential required   •   Recert: 5 yrs

Advanced Community Management Certification (FeverBee)

Business - Community & Social Media

Price: $1,250+ (≈$1250)

Time: 30-60 hours (30–60 hrs)

Salary: $70,000 - $125,000 ($70000–$125000)

Difficulty: 3

Demand: 2

Self-Employment: 7 | Remote: 9

Prereqs: Community management experience recommended   •   Recert: None

Advanced Moderation & Online Safety Training (Spectrum Labs)

Business - Trust & Safety

Price: $0-$1000 (≈$0)

Time: 5-15 hours (5–15 hrs)

Salary: $60,000 - $130,000 ($60000–$130000)

Difficulty: 2.5

Demand: 3

Self-Employment: 4 | Remote: 9

Prereqs: None   •   Recert: None

Affinity Designer Certification

Creative - Graphic Design

Price: $100–$200 (≈$100)

Time: 2–3 mo study (2–3 hrs)

Salary: $40k–$70k ($40–$70)

Difficulty: 2

Demand: 3

Self-Employment: 7 | Remote: 9

Prereqs: None   •   Recert: 2 yrs

Air Traffic Control Specialist (FAA Academy)

Transportation - Aviation

Price: Govt funded

Time: 2–4 yrs (2–4 hrs)

Salary: $70k–$130k ($70–$130)

Difficulty: 5

Demand: 5

Self-Employment: 4 | Remote: 5

Prereqs: Bachelor’s or equivalent   •   Recert: Training ongoing

Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (A&P)

Aviation / FAA

Price: $150/test + $15k–$30k tuition (≈$150)

Time: 18–30 mo program or 30 mo exp (18–30 hrs)

Salary: $55k–$85k ($55–$85)

Difficulty: 4

Demand: 5

Self-Employment: 7 | Remote: 0

Prereqs: FAA-approved school or exp   •   Recert: Lifetime (currency req.)