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Fortinet Is Retiring FCP, FCSS and FCX on 15 July 2026: The New NSE 1-8 Path Explained

Fortinet is overhauling its certification programme on 15 July 2026, retiring the FCF, FCA, FCP, FCSS and FCX names for an expanded NSE 1-8 ladder. Here is what is changing, what happens to your credential, and how to prepare.

8 Jul 2026

Certification Deep Dives6 min

ISC2 CC Exam Changes 2026: What Changed on 1 September and What to Do If You Studied the Old Outline

The ISC2 CC exam changed on 1 September 2026: three domains renamed, every weighting moved, AI threaded through all five domains and an adaptive 100 to 125 item format. Here is what changed and what to add if you studied the old outline.

8 Jul 2026

ISC2 SSCP Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

The ISC2 SSCP is the hands-on security practitioner cert that sits between Security+ and CISSP. Here is the full 2026 breakdown: seven domains, the new CAT exam format, cost, and an honest verdict on whether it is worth it.

7 Jul 2026

Microsoft SC-730 Cybersecurity Business Professional Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

Microsoft SC-730 is a new Cybersecurity Business Professional certification for non-technical staff. Here are the domains, cost, exam format and an honest verdict on whether it is worth taking in 2026.

6 Jul 2026

CISM Exam Is Changing on 3 November 2026: What's New and Should You Sit It Before Then?

ISACA is updating the CISM exam content outline on 3 November 2026, adding enterprise and information security architecture and shifting the focus to strategy. Here is exactly what is changing, how the domains move, and whether you should sit CISM before the deadline or wait.

6 Jul 2026

AZ-204 Is Being Replaced by AI-200 in 2026: Should You Take AZ-204 Before 31 July?

AZ-204 retires on 31 July 2026 and AI-200 becomes the new Azure developer certification. Here is a clear, honest ruling on whether to rush AZ-204 before the deadline or pivot straight to AI-200, with exam facts for both.

5 Jul 2026

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

A full breakdown of the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification in 2026: exam domains, cost, format, salary and an honest verdict on whether the GCP security cert is worth it for your career.

5 Jul 2026

Microsoft AB-100 Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

Microsoft AB-100 is the new expert-level Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect certification. Here is a full breakdown of the exam domains, cost, prerequisites, format and whether it is worth pursuing in 2026.

5 Jul 2026

AWS Certified Generative AI Developer (AIP-C01) Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

AWS just launched its first professional GenAI credential. Here is a full breakdown of the AIP-C01 exam domains, cost, format, recommended experience and whether the AWS Certified Generative AI Developer is worth it in 2026.

4 Jul 2026

CompTIA DataAI (DY0-001) Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

CompTIA rebranded DataX as DataAI in January 2026. Here is a full breakdown of the DY0-001 exam: the five domains, the 529 USD cost, the format, who it suits, and an honest verdict on whether CompTIA DataAI is worth it in 2026.

4 Jul 2026

Certification Deep Dives6 min

AZ-800 and AZ-801 Retired on 30 September 2026: Your Route Is Now AZ-802

Microsoft retired AZ-800 and AZ-801 on 30 September 2026. AZ-802 is now the single exam for the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. Here is what changed, how AZ-802 is weighted and what to do next.

4 Jul 2026

CompTIA Tech+ vs A+: Skip Tech+ Unless You Are Brand New

New to IT and stuck between CompTIA Tech+ and A+? We compare cost, exam format, domains, difficulty and hiring value so you can pick the right entry-level certification to start with in 2026, and avoid wasting money on the wrong one.

3 Jul 2026

CompTIA CloudNetX (CNX-001) Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

CompTIA CloudNetX (CNX-001) is CompTIA's new expert-level network architect certification. Here are the four exam domains, the cost, the prerequisites and an honest verdict on whether it is worth taking in 2026.

3 Jul 2026

Certification Deep Dives11 min

GitHub Copilot Certification (GH-300) Explained: Cost, Format and Is It Worth It in 2026?

A full breakdown of the GitHub Copilot certification (GH-300): cost, exam format, the six skills measured, the January 2026 revision and an honest verdict on whether it is worth your time in 2026.

3 Jul 2026

OSCP vs OSCP+: What Changed in 2026 (Bonus Points, AD and Renewal)

OffSec split the OSCP into two credentials and scrapped the 10 bonus points. Here is exactly what OSCP vs OSCP+ means in 2026, how the Active Directory scoring changed, and whether the exam is now harder.

2 Jul 2026

ISACA CRISC Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

A full breakdown of the ISACA CRISC certification for 2026: the four updated exam domains, cost, pass mark, experience rules, salary data and an honest verdict on whether it is worth your time and money.

1 Jul 2026

Cisco CyberOps Is Now CCNA Cybersecurity (200-201): What Changed in 2026 and Should You Take It?

Cisco renamed CyberOps Associate to CCNA Cybersecurity in 2026 and refreshed the 200-201 exam to v1.2 with new AI objectives. Here is what actually changed, whether your study materials still count, and if the cert is worth taking.

1 Jul 2026

IAPP AIGP Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

The IAPP AIGP is the leading AI governance certification. This guide breaks down the four exam domains, the full cost, salary data and exam format, then gives an honest verdict on whether the AIGP is worth it in 2026.

1 Jul 2026

Certification Deep Dives8 min

GIAC Offensive AI Analyst (GOAA) Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

The GIAC Offensive AI Analyst (GOAA) is the first major certification for offensive AI. Here is a full breakdown of the domains, the CyberLive exam format, the real cost and whether it is worth it in 2026.

30 Jun 2026

CCNP Security 350-701 v1.1 vs v2.0: What's Changing in 2026 (And Should You Wait?)

Cisco moves the CCNP Security 350-701 SCOR core exam from v1.1 to v2.0 on 27 August 2026, and three concentration exams retire the same day. Here is exactly what is changing and whether you should test now or wait.

30 Jun 2026

ISACA AAIA Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

A full breakdown of the ISACA AAIA (Advanced in AI Audit) certification: the three exam domains and their weightings, the real cost, the CISA prerequisite, and an honest verdict on whether it is worth it in 2026.

29 Jun 2026

ISACA AAIR Explained: Domains, Cost and Is It Worth It in 2026?

ISACA's Advanced in AI Risk (AAIR) certification launched in April 2026. Here is the full breakdown of the three domains, the exam format, the real cost and an honest verdict on whether AAIR is worth it for risk professionals.

28 Jun 2026

Microsoft SC-900 Cost in 2026: Exam Price, Domains and Is It Worth It?

A complete breakdown of the Microsoft SC-900 exam in 2026: the four domains and their weights, exam cost, format, the new Security Copilot content, and an honest verdict on whether the Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals cert is worth your time.

27 Jun 2026

CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 vs SY0-701: What's Changing in 2026 (And Should You Wait?)

CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 is due in late 2026 with dedicated AI and LLM content. Here is exactly what changes from SY0-701, who should sit which version, and whether it is worth waiting for the new exam.

27 Jun 2026