By Chris Hare, N2K Project Management Specialist and Content Developer
As 2025 comes to a close, N2K would like to take a moment to reflect on another year supporting learners on their journey toward earning their IT, cybersecurity, and project management certifications.
This year alone, more than 225,000 students used N2K resources to prepare for certification exams and take meaningful steps toward advancing their careers. Across entry-level, intermediate, and advanced certifications, learners focused heavily on credentials from CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, ISC2, Google, and the PMI® reinforcing the continued demand for practical, skills-based validation in today’s workforce.
Our Top 20 Certification Practice Exams in 2025
Each year, our best-selling practice tests offer a clear snapshot of where learner demand is heading and which certifications are most closely aligned with real-world career goals. In 2025, that demand spanned foundational IT knowledge, cloud platforms, enterprise networking, project management, and a growing emphasis on security and AI-driven technologies.
Below are our top 20 certification practice tests for 2025, ranked by learner adoption. Many of these offerings also include optional add-ons such as exam vouchers, practice labs, and training courses to support different learning styles and preparation needs.
Notably, three new certifications entered the top 20 this year: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals, Cisco ENCOR, and AWS Certified AI Practitioner. Their emergence reflects increasing interest in enterprise networking and AI-enabled roles across IT and cybersecurity teams.
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA A+ Core Exam 1
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- CompTIA Network+
- Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA A+ Core Exam 2
- PMI® Project Management Professional (PMP)® 7th Edition
- CompTIA PenTest+
- ISC2 CISSP
- Microsoft Azure Administrator
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
- Amazon AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- PMI® Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, 7th Edition
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
- CompTIA Project+
- ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- Microsoft Endpoint Administrator
Your Path to Success: In-Depth Certification Guides
For learners looking to go beyond practice questions, N2K’s Certification Study Guides provide deeper insight into what it takes to succeed on exam day and in the roles that follow.
Each guide explores certification-specific exam requirements, preparation strategies, job outlooks, salary considerations, and the skills employers are actively seeking. These resources are designed to help learners make informed decisions about which certifications align best with their experience, interests, and long-term career goals.
Our current study guides include:
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- ISC2 CISSP
- PMI® Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
- PMI®️ Project Management Professional (PMP)®️
As we head into the new year, N2K will continue expanding and refining our certification prep resources to reflect evolving exam objectives and industry needs. To stay informed about new practice tests, study guides, and certification-related updates, we invite you to subscribe to the News2Knowledge newsletter, where we share the latest releases and insights designed to support your certification journey.
Happy certifying (and new year)!