About CertPlanet — How We Research and Verify Certification Data

CertPlanet team reviewing certification research

What We Actually Do

For every certification we cover, we research four things a candidate needs before committing.

What It Tests

Real exam domains and focus areas — not marketing copy.

What It Costs

Current fees and format, linked to the official vendor page.

How Long It Takes

Realistic study timelines, not optimistic marketing estimates.

What It's Worth

Aggregated salary context and real career-path outcomes.

How We Source Information

Two categories of data, sourced differently — and we tell you which is which.

Exam Format & Cost

Checked against each vendor's own official certification page. We link directly to that source on every page, since pricing and format change periodically and you should verify current details yourself.

Salary Data

Aggregated directionally from public salary-reporting sources — shown as ranges, not falsely precise figures, because real compensation varies by employer, geography, and experience.

Our Editorial Standards

What We Do

Link to the official vendor page on every certification, so you're never dependent on our summary alone
Say plainly when we're not confident in a specific figure, rather than guessing
Build content certification-by-certification with real research
Prioritize fixing reported errors over publishing new content

What We Don't Do

Accept payment from certifying bodies to rank their credentials favorably
Sell exam vouchers, practice exams, or training courses
Claim official partnership with any certifying vendor listed here
Mass-generate content without underlying research

Spot an error?

An outdated price, a wrong exam detail, or a certification we're missing — we'd rather fix it than leave it wrong. Corrections are prioritized over new content.