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.

A professional certification designed to validate foundational cyber security knowledge through a structured assessment. Unlike learning-path certificates, SEC1 requires candidates to demonstrate their understanding of core security concepts, including networking, operating systems, and essential security principles. This certification serves as an entry-level credential for individuals starting their cyber security careers, providing a verified baseline of knowledge and preparing candidates for more advanced, hands-on professional certifications.

The TryHackMe certified Pre Security exam (SEC0) is a hands-on, foundational certification designed for complete beginners. It validates your technical understanding of how computers, operating systems, networks, and the internet work before you learn cyber security. Unlike theory-only tests, SEC0 uses practical, scenario-based tasks to measure real understanding. You don't need prior IT or security experience to take it. SEC0 is the first certification in the TryHackMe certification pathway.