I work for an IT company and would like to receive some certifications. I can’t get reimbursed by my company, so I want to find out if I can pay out of pocket and deduct the costs when filing my

[DoninGA]

Employee business expenses are not deductible on a federal tax return due to the tax code changes in effect for tax years 2018 thru 2025.

[Opus 17]

If the courses are taken at an accredited institution of higher education (college or university) that issues a 1098-T form, you can claim the Lifetime Learning Credit for educational expenses.  As noted, work-related expenses for employees are not deductible.