Certs are the gateway to learning the core knowledge to get recognized and apply that knowledge to real-world projects. No different, in the (grand) old days, how university degrees were "supposed" to give that same baseline knowledge to prepare someone for the professional world. Certs have helped me tremendously develop a core understanding of the tech, so I can be more confident with clients and their projects. 🙂 Bearing all of these points in mind, in my (humble) opinion you should run after a certification only if you plan to make a living in that vendor's universe. I.e., get a CCNA if you plan to work with Cisco products, or a VMware cert if you plan to market yourself as an on-prem virtual engineer. However, if one is only dabbling in these technologies on a day-to-day basis, she's right, no need to waste time when you can just create a project or read the vendor's white papers with how to implement their solution.

Certifications do 3 things. 1) They help you pass the keyword search when recruiters are scanning resumes. 2) They give the hiring manager a barometer of what you "should" know. 3) They give you a structured learning path. Thinking they do anything outside of that is a fairytale

Anyone that says certifications DO NOT help with landing a job or helping are people you should not listen to, bc they are mad that they either cant interview well or have a good resume. Do the certs, they are cheap and they help.

I am starting to learn cloud and just stumbled on your video randomly and it turns out you have whole path to the cloud. The universe sometimes just helps you out :) Thanks for all of this!

I love that u r a straight shooter. No bs in video. I appreciate it a lot

I’m happy to hear this, and your approach on cloud in general. It’s so refreshing, and I’ve felt this way about cloud certs. I’m just happy to see someone that emphasizes implementing the cloud concepts in projects above all.

If you apply for a cloud role you may not get past HR unless you have a couple certs. They ask for it in the job description. It’s expected that you would have it. It doesn’t make you stand out but it’s now the bare minimum. I agree with everything else you said. Definitely need projects to talk about in the interview.

This is very American advice. In Europe, certification is what gets you to the hiring manager and need to soft skills to demonstrate your attitude and a bit of real world experience to demonstrate your ability to work with others. Anyone can build a greenfield stand alone project, but its hard to create a new solution from a legacy bespoke project, maybe for a local social group or a school or local business etc. Create one and learn to talk about it at both a small and big picture level and you'll be glad you took that associate exam to get you an interview!

The righf video i needed to see at the right time. Thanks a million 💯

Great advice, I like this outlook - thank you!

This is great. Thank you for sharing!!

Thanks Gwen. This is very helpful and provide great insight

18 year career. 6 years in University IT. Many certifications. I find it that when I put my Cloud experience too heavily on a resume... I get no responses. I think it's the, and I am not, "Smartest guy in the room syndrome." I have used Azure and AWS tools at multiple jobs. I find I get, "Too smart for the team", responses. I am an IT Specialist. I have to dumb down my resume. I definitely feel like the hiring manager thinks that I want to be a manager. No. I just like building and fixing stuff. Thoughts? I don't have the time, if I sleep, to build out a blog or teach what I know that is already online.

Wow....impressed on your take. You basically hit on a lot of the thing I believe and see. The whole Cloud Certs mania reminds me of the early days of when I was doing my first MCSE...back then- around 1998/1999- everyone was on the MS Cert train...And that mania led to a plethora of "paper certified' engineers. Basically people who had the Certs, but no background, skills or hands on experience. Oh they could answer questions...but no real hands on in the field. The field is where you will put that knowledge to use and then gain skills needed to troubleshoot etc... After all real life production environments are much different than a worded scenario on a test. LOL Stating people should start with the first one entry type cert (assuming of course people have their fundamentals down first) is a good. And I love the whole do a project to showcase that cert skill. That's a great idea. Especially in this day and age where you can build out a project online, for free and showcase it. I also agree that in 2023 companies, recruiters etc.. are looking for the kind of people who are able to handle various areas. Not specifically a master in one. The only thing I can think to add here is that if one is new to starting out on this road? Make sure you have your fundamentals down. Hard. If you are just starting out on the IT path then knowing the fundamental cores is a must -- think CompTIA's A+, Network+ --and/or Security+.....even Cloud+ ....know and understand CLI and as Gwyneth mentioned, scripting. You will need those. :) Thanks for your input here Gwyneth and Cheers!🙂

Very good video, thanks for sharing your experience with us

Very helpful, thank you so much !

Love your content I’ve seen some videos that inspire me to get into tech

very helpful and a study plan too amazing and outstanding.thank you

Great advice and video!

It might depend on where you live, here in Sydney Australia if you don't have a degree, Certification is the main factor that will attract the attention of the recruiters. After certs then they will ask you about your experience, and if you're at entry level you're going to have to walk them through the projects that you built relating to your certs. Otherwise forget it, your resume is not going to make it to the hiring manager's table.

Been following you recently i instantly subscribed you

Such an inspiration.

These are facts! It took me a couple years to get a cloud job after doing the AZ 104 and AZ304/305. What finally helped me break through was when I decided to do the cloud resume project. Certifications themselves only get you so far.

Hey what's good GPS! Hope all is well. Thanks for this great advice as usual! I've always followed your advice on all things cloud. I'm in the learning phase so this video really helps me in terms of what to do NEXT! So thank you once again for your teachings and all that you do for us!! Cheers!!

Oh thank god! I have ADHD so sitting to study and sitting to try and pass an exam is sooooo difficult for me. and is why I've never managed to get one. I learn by doing, so creating an online profolio is soo much easier and do-able. Plus you actually learn the material for the real world

I stopped worrying about acquiring certifications and started focusing more on actually learning and applying that learning in projects, as you've mentioned. If a certification becomes required by an employer, then fine, I'll get one, but I agree that they don't seem as important now. You also have people getting these certs who honestly don't know anything else outside of that environment, and I think it's turning off a lot of employers.

I completely agree - do you think you should renew your certifications if you currently have a lot of job experience? Or look at just attaining new complementary certifications to get a larger scope of skills?

They've been saying that since the 90s but TBH having them is noticed by emplyors and HR departments but I also like your frame work too.

Thanks a lot

Awesome video, so on point and very encouraging. I'm in the business but want to share this with my son who is considering options. Your detail is awesome. What tool did you use to write out your frameworks. Very visually appealing. All the best!

Good advice

Hey GPS, thank you for your advice. I love how you keep these cloud fields real. Btw what Windows theme is on your desktop? looks dope

Great video

If you have experience in the world of cloud technology or even worked with a company that uses cloud technology get your cert. I worked in television for over 15 years and I decided to get certified in cloud technology. Every bit of education is good. Not just for a job but for your own portfólio.. Keep pushing being educated people..

You really helped me a lot by clearing my doubts regarding cloud but their is a small request if you can make a video my telling sources regarding AWS it would be really grreeeaattt

You aren't lying! I checked several job posting myself for Cloud or DevOps Engineer and very few mentions a Solutions Architect or an associate level certifications. Most they would ask is a Cloud Practitioner or AZ-900. They put more emphasis on practical hands on experience.

Thanks for the content.... I luv u....😘

I came from electronics amd computer information engineering background. Right now, im a genesys cloud emgineer, whatever that means. Feels like im bit lacking as my other colleagues graduated with cs degree. Thank you so much for this video. At least i know what sort of certs that i should aim for.

I work for a cloud services consultant company in Brazil and want to expand my knowledge to work for companies outside Latin America. I will for sure do projects after passing the AZ104 Your content is awesome, thank you

Ty 🙏

❤❤ good content

Heyy GSP, I've been struggling to see why my bootcamp taught me Java and Azure 900 and have struggled to find influencers that have been using both. I've been feeling really down about it Thank you so much for plugging Chris Tremblay!

Great video. How do you showcase your projects for prospects? For example, If I’m early into Azure networking focused deployments and Powershell, do you typically have a public repo that displays scripts (Pshell/bicep/terraform etc)? How do employers then know you truly wrote and understand those deployments?

God d***. great video 🤯 Thank you🤝

I have previous experience as a technical project manager primarily for mobile apps but I've used AWS quite a bit, I really enjoy the solutions architect role as described by others and would love to pursue it. I know the certificates are helpful in grabbing an interview but, I know my previous experience in business level processes gives me a bit of an advantage. I'm just looking for somewhere to start where I know I can develop my skillset enough for this role without wasting too much of my time (I HATE managing mobile apps - too repetitive) Thanks.

SELF TAUGHT , Step 1 attend BOOTCAMP to be taught, but then get out and claim to be self taught!! YOU KNOW!!!

Cloud certs are almost definitely needed atm.

You are awesome

While it’s true that certifications are not the most important thing in the world they will show some expertise in each technology , so they are not useless for instance lpic Linux certifications will show your Linux knowledge, and everyone should really get network+ and security+

I am so happy that I found your channel. How can I join the course?

Thank you for the advice . I lucked up and got a job with a MSP with not an ounce of experience and I’m trying to navigate how to grow instead of just existing at this Tier I level. Glad it’s working with a cloud platform but I need more structure and a plan so thanks for just giving sound advice .

Big Facts... If I could do it over I would have put Linux and Python first.

I have ccna and just finished studying security +. What cloud cert would recommend

How does the oci cloud certs stack up?

Thanks for your insight! Right now I'm focusing on my first certification just because I obtained a free exam voucher through the Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challenge. Once I'm done with it, I will continue my focus on others skills like the ones you mentioned. Question, do you think its "smart" to learn splunk before other skills like programming and linux? Appreciate your input in advance.

Hello GPS, power platform Developer could be an entry job?

Where would you recommend we do online certs though?

How about those software developer roles that demand AWS certificates?? I see a lot of those lately

New subscriber! I do have a question where would I be able to find or if you can recommend projects/labs that I could work on for Cloud Devops? Im going through the GCP cert but I have no experience and currently not working. I want to be able to put what I learned into action to place in my resume or Github. I apprecaite your channel and what you are providing !

Can I get benefit from RHCSA in addition to Azure?

What kind if projects should I do? I'm thinking about creating a small load balancing solution for a website using app gw, front door, and layer4 load balancer. How big does the project need to be?

Hello , what’s the difference between cloud engineering and devops engineer

This is unmatched. I recently enjoyed a similar book, and it was unmatched. "Mastering AWS: A Software Engineers Guide" by Nathan Vale

I freakin hate cloud. But gotta do it 😅

Man, I am considering this cert and trying to reinvent myself at the ripe age of 40yrs old 😮‍💨lord help me... Trying to find the best program to go with.

hi @Gwyneth , i am a frontend developer trying to move into cloud engineering. Should i start on getting the cloud practitioner first, before getting into associates as i don't have much experience on cloud other than git, vercel, deployment etc.

aws solution arch associate+ kubernetes cka+ terraform+ python = a strong desired candidate

For me..cert helps me to find the correct way to study without wasting my time doing research in internet..more sharp to improve your skillset....but if you have plenty of time (which i doubt in professional universe)..go on with research and study method..

Well what I understand about the certification, is not necessarily to secure the job but to know or navigate the subject at hand. Delving deeper is an individual's responsibility. Same as it was even before. If you had certification, you just prove that you know the subject to a particular level at minimum which then could help you secure an interview where the employer gets to know better about your skills then in most cases an assessment. But should you only claim to have some knowledge, it hardly gets you even closer to the door where they get to know you better. In my view, nothing has changed about certification. They never meant to say one is an expert on the subject, but they were always meant to prove that you know the subject to at-least a particular level.😊

I feel I should at least start by getting a ccp certification for aws. I'm interested in work from home opportunities and I feel aws can provide me with oppportunity for that. I could start by maybe selling aws products?

How realistic is to get sysadmin/ network admin role as a first job, without having any Helpdesk experience?

@gwyneth your smart. what I realized late in the game was that I was just running on a hamster wheel. All those certs wont mean squat in about 8 years. They are good to go for early in your career, but honestly you need to focus on saving as much money as possible. Then learn ways to use that money that you saved to make you rich. Not sure where you live, but once you have $500K, you should consider not working for any one. Start a small business doing something simple and make your self rich. I am not saying IT is bad, I am saying its a hamster wheel. A golden hamster wheel, but still a hamster wheel. You have to have a plan for getting off that wheel. if you dont, you will be stuck on it untill you die.

As an IT Manager - you don't show me a Cloud Certification, you don't get an interview.

But wait up! Cisco cloud certs on the horizon with no Cisco Press material. Wait for them to get some cert chasing profits in. Then you can tell em

After I get my Security+ and CCNP, I plan to get a couple AWS certs, including Architect, data analytics, and maybe a AWS security cert. I want to get into data analytics as well as cybersecurity and networking. You think I'm doing the right thing? Also, AWS is the most widely used Cloud, including by the US government. You agree with all this?

Can you join classes for an architect knowing nothing heading into it? Or should you have an extensive background already what do you think ?

Experience plus a cert matters. Most the time wo experience just not enough knowledge how to actually apply it.

Hey GPS nice caps

I am AWS certified. Should I do Azure or Google Cloud as well? Some Indian companies are asking for multi cloud knowledge. Or can I use AWS experience to do projects on GCP or Azure?

Watch the video before you comment. I clearly recommend taking 2 certs. Stop wasting time cert chasing, focus in on 2 and build projects. Diagram: payhip.com/b/BgnjT

Anybody who is having software engineering or equals full time work experience. And who is authorised to work in US. And willing to learn Cloud technology and do certification?

Certs don’t matter much id hire someone who knows their stuff during the interview if you know your shit your hired

I see a lot of people these days just collect certs that aren't working in the I.T Industry which is be misunderstanding what certifications are ment for. Certifications like a RHCSA or CCNA were really designed for existing IT professionals already working in the field since you some prior hands on experience. I support RHEL7 and RHEL8 in my current role as a Linux Admin with no certs or degree. I plan getting my RHCSA soon while i apply my real world experience with Linux to the RHCSA exam.

You remind me of Epsilon from Pluto, same personality

Certain LinkedIn jobs have those Quick Apply buttons literally asking for the specific certification. If not, it's probably rejected right there.

Do you use any of the AI chatbots to learn with? If so, do you have a video? If not could you make a video? lol

Top-class content, indeed. A kindred book I explored had a profound impact on me. "AWS Unleashed: Mastering Amazon Web Services for Software Engineers" by Harrison Quill

Do I need to learn python for a Cloud admin position?

What are your thoughts on Bachelors degree in Cloud Computing?

What cloud boot camps would you recommend?

1) this comment section is more spicy then hot sauce lol 2) I am still getting a developer and DevOps AWS CERTS 3) I think ima also use your roadmap 4) thanks for the video

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Agree. Cloud certification not important.. It's just a piece of paper

to get hired they still ask for certs. mostly professional these days . talking about USA

Your advices are good but dont forget your case is not universal, as others said , a newbie wont have much to display besides certification and knowlegde from sandboxes , however as you said it was a niche few years ago , first AWS cert was published 10 years ago , and back then was already outdated cause AWS changes so fast , but we are going into the same banashit as with windows certs back in the days , where HR mandates you to have it , and people sits few weeks to beat the game and get certified but have zero knowledge about everything related to the basics of IT in many areas like networking security dev database and so on ....... recently AWS removed the labs from some exams which mean you can get it without real field knowledge .... same story as with microsoft

Yeah, passing a Kurbernetes certs back than was a huge deal. The only practical certs that actually matter even til this day and AWS doesn't have any off that !

Ridiculous amount of info to master. Even with certification, you still need a MS in computer science and 10 years exp. I only use the free training for highl level mgmt knowledge.

She is clearly full of it. Depending on the context and positions you are seeking, Cloud Certs or other kinds of Cert for that matter, most certainly DO matter. Do they matter for every position, context, or company? No, of course not - it's a tautology to even have to posit that. There are so many different career paths with Tech, even within specific niches, that it's absurd to propose one set of guidelines for any one thing or person. I've been in IT for 35+ years and reinvented myself at least three times, each time required new training/education or at least a reup to existing skill sets. The real absurdity is hiring manager-morons who still lend too much credence in college/university degrees even to get hired for low to mid level roles. I worked in academia for 8+ years and know how the 'sausage is made' - many young people coming out of college, even with a so-called Masters in IT (MIS), are largely clueless - they have NO idea how businesses work, little acumen regarding processes or systems, and many cannot even speak or write coherently, or communicate effectively - all of that comes with a diversity and depth of experience.

I'll turn into a Lesbo and get a cloud job.