Best Entry-Level IT Certifications in 2026 (Ranked)

Most IT certifications won't get you hired. Here are the 5 entry-level certs that actually land the interview in 2026, ranked by real hiring power. I've spent 27 years in IT, from helpdesk to IT Director, and I've sat on both sides of the hiring table. In this video I rank the five entry-level certifications that actually move the needle - what each one costs, who each one is for, and where each one falls short. No badge-collecting, no hype. Just the certs that get you past the resume filter and into the interview, in the exact order I'd earn them if I were starting over today. 🎯 JOIN MY FREE COMMUNITY: IT Career Guide Inner Circle https://www.skool.com/it-career-guide... Complete career courses inside, with a new course added every month. Free access while open. Pricing may change. Current members keep free access forever. ⏱ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Most Certs Won't Get You Hired 0:48 - The Right Question to Ask 1:57 - My Story: The One Cert That Got Me In 2:29 - #1 CompTIA A+ 3:23 - #2 Google IT Support Certificate 4:23 - #3 CompTIA Network+ 5:28 - #4 CompTIA Security+ 7:11 - #5 AWS Cloud Practitioner 8:05 - Honorable Mention: CompTIA Tech+ 8:39 - Recap: The Final Ranking 🔗 RELATED VIDEOS: ▶ How to Become a Helpdesk Technician in 2026 -    • How to Become a Helpdesk Technician in 2026   ▶ Is CompTIA A+ Still Worth It in 2026? -    • Is CompTIA A+ Still Worth It in 2026?   ▶ A Day in the Life of a Helpdesk Technician (2026) -    • A Day in the Life of a Helpdesk Technician...   New videos every week - subscribe so you don't miss them. #ITCareer #ITCertifications #CompTIA #HelpDesk #CareerChange Please connect and follow me on LinkedIn. ++   / nsusa   ++ I.T. Career Coaching ++ https://www.netservicesusa.com ++