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Pick the path that fits you

Choose your computer, your work style and your role, then take only the exams that matter. Freelancers and founders can mix paths — for example a Mac creative path plus terminal and AI badges.

The modular idea

  1. Layer 1
    Core
    Small shared base everyone takes (about 45 min)
  2. Layer 2
    Platform path
    Windows | macOS | Linux/Server
  3. Layer 3
    Audience path
    Tech | Non-tech
  4. Layer 4
    Role profile
    Industry-specific bundle of modules with target levels
  5. Layer 5
    Specialization
    Optional deep dives (Excel Expert, Git Master, Shell Scripting…)
  • Pick one platform path (or more if you use more) and one audience path. You never need to pass modules outside your chosen path.
  • Modules are the unit of certification; a path certificate needs the minimum level across all its modules.
  • A role profile applies weights and floors to your module results — no retesting when a weight changes.
  • Not sure? The placement test recommends a path.

Core and platform paths

Core

Everyone. About 45 minutes in total; the cheapest and most shareable credential.

Typing and InputFile and Folder FluencySearch and Information FindingSafe ComputingDigital Collaboration
Windows Power User

Office staff, support staff, analysts, developers on Windows.

Windows NavigationWindows File ExplorerWindows System and TroubleshootingWindows AutomationPowerShell
macOS Power User

Creatives, executives, developers, marketers, students on Mac.

macOS NavigationFinder and FilesmacOS System and TroubleshootingmacOS AutomationmacOS Terminal
Linux Admin

Desktop Linux users, IT support, students. Tier 1 of the Linux path.

Linux ShellLinux AdministrationLinux Networking
Server IT Professional

Sysadmins, DevOps/SRE, cloud engineers. Tier 2 of the Linux path.

Linux ShellLinux AdministrationLinux NetworkingLinux OperationsLinux Security

Audience paths

Non-Tech Professional

Office, sales, HR, finance, education, healthcare admin and operations staff who use computers daily but do not code.

SpreadsheetsDocumentsSlidesEmail and CalendarData EntryAI Assistants at WorkWorkflow Scenarios
Tech Professional

Developers, QA, data scientists, DevOps, IT engineers. Measures tool fluency and workflow efficiency, not algorithms.

Terminal FluencyGitIDE FluencyCode InputDebuggingDevTools and APIs

Family credentials

AI-Augmented Professional

Non-tech professionals who work with AI assistants.

Structured PromptingVerifying AI OutputSafe AI UseAutomation and Reuse
AI Power Operator

Tech professionals running AI agents. L4 and L5 require the AI Operator Session (AIOP).

AI Command-Line AgentsParallel AI WorkspaceVerifying AI OutputAutomation and ReuseSafe AI Use
Documentation Steward

Anyone who keeps a team's documents in order.

Information ArchitectureVersioning and HistoryMaintenance and Hygiene
Knowledge Base Owner

Owners of wikis and knowledge bases.

Knowledge Bases and WikisRetrievalReview and SharingMaintenance and Hygiene
Browser Power User

Everyone who works in a browser all day.

Tab and Window ControlFavorites and BookmarksAddress Bar, Search and History
Web Inspector

Testers, analysts and support engineers.

Inspector and Developer PanelSaving and DownloadingCookies, Privacy and Safety
Markdown Publisher

Writers and engineers publishing from Markdown.

Clean MarkdownConversion and PluginsDiagrams as Text
Prompt Craftsman

People who get high-quality AI answers on the first try.

Prompt Writing in MarkdownStructured PromptingVerifying AI Output
Technical English at Work

Anyone working with English-language tools and docs. Not a language proficiency certificate.

Naming and FindabilityReading Technical TextCore IT VocabularyTechnical SearchShort Technical Writing

More credentials

  • Multi-path badge — hold paths on 2+ platforms: “Cross-Platform Power User”.
  • Grandmaster — L4+ in four or more modules across paths.
  • Specialist badges — Excel Expert, Git Master, Shell Scripting Expert.
  • Role Readiness certificates — meet a role profile's score and floors, e.g. “Finance Productivity Professional L3”.