Your Visual Guide to Building Skills, Credibility, and Career Opportunities

Created by Dr. Rose Shumba, a Computer Science professor and internship mentor featured in The New York Times, this checklist is the go-to resource for students and early-career tech professionals who want to get noticed.

With over 25 years of mentoring experience and a track record of helping students land interviews and offers, she knows what recruiters look for—and where they look first.

Not sure where to begin—or which cert will actually move the needle in your cybersecurity career?

This easy-to-follow, infographic-style roadmap breaks down the most recognized cybersecurity certifications into four clear stages.
You’ll make smarter, more strategic decisions based on your career goals, experience level, and budget.

Whether you're starting out, prepping for your first SOC role, or aiming for management, this guide shows you exactly what to pursue—and what to skip.

What If You Could Say:
“I finally know which certifications are worth it—and in what order.”

No more wasting time or money on the wrong ones.
This roadmap filters out the noise and gives you a clear path to real cybersecurity opportunities.

Does This Sound Like You?

• You're overwhelmed by too many certification choices
• You don’t know which certs match your role or level
• You’re worried about wasting time and money
• You want a simple, honest resource that lays it all out
• You're unsure how to build a cert plan that leads to real jobs

Imagine Having:

• A visual reference that outlines certs from beginner to advanced
• A plan that maps your goals to recognized credentials
• A breakdown of cost, format, and study time for each cert
• A smarter, more strategic way to decide what to learn next
• Confidence that you’re building a credible, job-ready portfolio

What You'll Get

• One-page, visually organized Cybersecurity Certification Roadmap 
• Each certification mapped by:
  • Stage: Beginner, Intermediate, Specialized, Advanced
  • Role alignment: Analyst, SOC, Pen Tester, Manager, and more
  • Time commitment and estimated cost
  • Format: Multiple choice or hands-on
  • Best ROI picks by stage and role
• Career-planning tips for combining certs with projects and experience

Who It’s For

• Career changers exploring cybersecurity
• Students and entry-level professionals starting their journey
• Mid-level professionals ready to specialize
• Anyone who wants to restart or refocus their cyber certification plan

One-Time Price: $47
Ready to Make Informed Certification Decisions?
Get the Cybersecurity Certification Roadmap and move forward with clarity—knowing you’re choosing the right certifications at the right time for your desired career.