Noticed post. When pursuing a certification it makes sense to pick a certification based on your current experience or slightly above that will help move into the next position. Don't focus on vendor/vendor neutral.
Example 1: You work for a company and use XYZ technology/software. Your company has a contract for technology/software licensing/support. In some cases it includes access to the product training/certification program.
Example 2: You work for a company and "sell" XYZ technology/software. Your company most likely has access to the training/certification program in order for support staff to maintain "certified/approved" vendor status (e.g. CISCO, checkpoint, Microsoft).
Example 3: You work for a company doing desktop/helpdesk support. After a few years of experience you pursue vendor neutral certification (e.g. A+, Sec+) in addition to completing online (cyber courses) to help get into the next position.
Example 4: You are in school or military and have limited IT experience and pursue vendor neutral certification (e.g. A+, Sec+) in addition to completing online (cyber courses) to help get into an entry level position.
Example 5: You work for a company doing various IT/Security tasks functions. After 5 years of experience you think you understand a lot of topics and decide to pursue vendor neutral certification (e.g. CISSP)
