TryHackMe now offers Certificates of Completion and Professional Certifications, each serving different purposes in cybersecurity learning and career growth.

A Certificate of Completion is a great way to track progress and show commitment to structured learning. By finishing a learning path, users build foundational knowledge in areas like SOC analysis, penetration testing, or web security. These certificates are ideal for personal development, CVs, and LinkedIn profiles, demonstrating a proactive approach to cybersecurity education.

A Professional Certification, such as Security Analyst Level 1 (SAL1), goes a step further. Instead of completing learning modules, candidates must pass a practical exam, proving their ability to apply security skills in real-world scenarios.

This certification is recognised by employers and backed by Accenture and Salesforce, making it a strong credential for those looking to enter or advance in SOC analyst roles. The hands-on, scenario-based assessment, combined with computing fundamentals assessment, ensure that candidates are job-ready for entry-level security analyst roles.

Another example is the PT1 exam, being also a professional certification offered by TryHackMe to fill the market gap with a full practical realism certification for Jr Pentesters, that has the best domain coverage for Entry-Level certifications backed by industry experts, offering high value with a competitive price.