Make CRAZY money in tech WITHOUT certs in 2024!

[@mykellm1358]

"Certification does not equal skill." True statement. They want skillsets even if you don't have the certs.

[@kudachimera5206]

Boyd Clewis preaching as always nothing but the TRUTH. Best practical tech gospel ,develop valuable skillsets

[@BoydClewis]

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[@EvaVas03]

I love this im in the tech field. I was picked due to my legal background. Lawfirms switch up software or if you change jobs different software etc. But the mannerisms in a Lawfirm is the same im tech. Its the same game different playground. So far I've been successfull no cert just knowledge and character. Blessings 💜

[@BoydClewis]

Definitely some great transferable skills!

[@bontlemaodi5502]

Thank you. I'm in South Africa and you've really inspired me to pivot into cybersecurity. I've been following you for a while now.

[@BoydClewis]

I love it! Let's go!

[@Poussyeater-w5e]

Hi, I'm in Zim and I would love to work in SA. Are there plenty of opportunities to pursue a career in cyber security over there?

[@Bruinou19]

​@@Poussyeater-w5eoverseas is better

[@monique9003]

I wish I knew how to do what you are saying. It rings true. I spent a lot of time in school, but had little skills to show for it.

[@BoydClewis]

Unfortunately, most schools don’t teach skills, especially money making skills because the teachers have never done it themselves. It’s hard to lead people somewhere you’ve never been. I’ve started my career from the bottom and made tons of mistakes before becoming a millionaire. I’m just sharing my experience to help other people do the same.

[@PreciousAkpama98]

Everything he said and more. Thank you for always teaching us what you do.

[@BoydClewis]

My pleasure!

[@AB_1211]

Best advice I've heard all year on YT!!!!

[@BoydClewis]

Thanks!

[@Bri-Official-Selftalks]

Interesting video, most IT jobs in my area makes you think you need certifications. Mainly you need a specialize skill you can gain leverage to bring value to organizations. Jobs don’t look at certifications that’s the trap to make you believe that!

[@BoydClewis]

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[@yacbdgurrll5566]

I appreciate you putting this video out there as this has been a huge concern for me as I'm studying the 701 Cybersecurity certificate but absolutely didn't know where to go for hands-on experience! I was just about to forfeit 9K for a boot camp by a highly recommended university! Thank you again for sharing this information.

[@BoydClewis]

Looks like I saved you some serious cash! Who needs a boot camp when you've got KZbin, right?

[@yacbdgurrll5566]

RRRIIHGGHHTT!

[@DahDaveman]

This advice is gold! It's exactly the thinking I had that led me to build a virtual homelab while I'm in the middle of my college studies. So I can work hands on with the studies more in depth and really build out a skillset from what I'm learning in class.

[@BoydClewis]

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[@haroldrogers6566]

Some of the best IT guys were self taught and started off not making much. But they studied, and worked hard and honed there skill. Now they can write their own ticket.

[@MJ-bz3fw]

This lets me know that I’m on the right track!! Thank you so much!

[@BoydClewis]

You’re very welcome!

[@basicbarks]

Certificate nor degree = skill. It's all about hands on. You can know something all day and don't know how to apply it in the real world, under pressure.

[@IAmWandaful]

The the is this. I have attempted to volunteer and the places wanted someone with years of experience before they even looked at me. I have the skills. I just need a crack to squeeze in. Thanks for the lesson.

[@helena.5760]

I just finished a Cybersecurity Challenge with concentration in GRC domain, how do I move forward. Please help

[@FLASHINGNEWSTV]

Thanks for the encouragement, pls how can I get a job to grow my skills cuz it seem like its all about degrees and certifications. Some ideas pls

[@BoydClewis]

I’m sorry to be bearer of bad news but you have the process backwards. You have to get the skills to get job.

[@FLASHINGNEWSTV]

@BoydClewis ok sir thanks for the clarification

[@curwenarthurs6901]

Great video thanks. I am at that point and needed to hear this before spending a wad a cash on certs.

[@BoydClewis]

You’re welcome!

[@TinosMixedBag7189]

Your videos are inspiring🎉 It's awakening the giant in me

[@BoydClewis]

Thanks!

[@DPinWheel]

What skills would you recommend acquiring and monitoring off of the top of your head?

[@BoydClewis]

Auditing, risk analysis, vulnerability management, technical writing.

[@justnikscom]

@@BoydClewisThese are the skills I master and that is the way I would love to continue on my own. But, yes but, I work for a MSP with all kinds of customers, our company has diffiiculties selling this to customers, security is not prio 1 to them. The market is completely different here in Belgium. Where can I make the difference on that level if I start on my own? Or like your example, practice, maybe 75% will refuse your services and 25% will accept it

[@BoydClewis]

@@justnikscom I’ve provided services all over the world. It’s not the market, it’s probably the marketing. I owned a MSP before starting my Consulting company and selling cybersecurity can be difficult if you don’t approach it correctly especially to SMB’s. Many SMB’s aren’t aware of their vulnerabilities which is why I would provide a complimentary risk assessment and sell them on a solution that addresses the discovered risk. It’s also important to understand if a company isn’t generating much revenue they won’t give a crap about cybersecurity because it’s not in the budget. Make sure you’re dealing with companies with a least 5 million dollars in annual revenue. I hope that helps.

[@Btsbb482]

Thanks so much sir. I'm all for getting these skills. Just finished uni and i can't say i actually learnt any tech skills. Now i want to dedicate my time to learning cyber security. Could you recommend where i can begin? I really wanna be a cyber security expert but find it overwhelming and don't know where to start

[@BoydClewis]

Congratulations on taking action! What part of cybersecurity are you interested in?

[@Btsbb482]

@@BoydClewis thanks sir for replying. Well it's so overwhelming i don't even know where to start. But i think I'm interested with protecting systems and organizations if that counts? Anything realistic i should work with?

[@BoydClewis]

@@Btsbb482 you’re very welcome. Are you interested in the technical or non-technical side of cybersecurity?

[@Btsbb482]

@@BoydClewis the technical aspect. I'm willing to learn

[@BoydClewis]

@@Btsbb482 Sweet! I've heard great things about Hack The Box. You can look into it to help build your technical skills.

[@Gwawarenesstv]

Please what are helpful and good skills to learn as a cybersecurity personnel?

[@solomonzulu1064]

Excellent video man. Could you please advise me on roadmap to enter Cybersecurity. I’m particularly interested in non technical skills? What do to get my foot in

[@siyandamasala1136]

Watch his previous videos

[@mississippimakaveli6779]

He's right on that one

[@PraiseThaDon]

Is Darril Gibson get certified get ahead book still good in 2024?

[@skelatarantela]

What are the best skills to learn that do not involve programing?

[@BoydClewis]

Auditing, risk analysis, vulnerability management, technical writing.

[@dashermorgan]

To your question about what is the most needed skill right now it seems to be AI

[@BoydClewis]

Good insight. How can you leverage AI to create value?

[@SammyOmari254]

so what happens if you do not have the certifications but have the skills and in the job advertisement they've put the certifications as a requirement, and can lack certs work against you when you have someone applying for the same job as u and they have the necessary skills and the cert,, I think its also better to have the certs as a proof of the skills and knowledge you have

[@BoydClewis]

Certs don’t proof skill. It proves you can pass a test.

[@explore5130]

​@@BoydClewisI wish you could answer his question indepth so we could learn from it. His question is; how do you meet the certificate requirements on job offers if you have the skills but have no certificates? How do you get to proof your worth without passing through the shortlisting stage?

[@cmartin8093]

​@@explore5130 he ain't going to answer it. He doesn't want to answer it because it doesn't fit in with his point of view

[@Jesusharo-ns1rl]

I came across you on an ad either on instagram or KZbin can’t remember. But, been looking more into you these past 3 or 4 days since I feel stuck doing sales, entrepreneurship and life overall. Looking to pivot to cyber security and Got a call set up this Friday with your team! Let’s get it!

[@BoydClewis]

Let’s go! Who are you meeting with?

[@Jesusharo-ns1rl]

@@BoydClewis it’s actually today I just rescheduled a few mins ago cause todays available time works best for me. But I’m meeting with miguel mendez is what says on the email

[@Jesusharo-ns1rl]

@@BoydClewis when it comes to getting the help/mentorship and learning the skills would this a be a one on one with with you and or with a group getting taught by you or would it be someone else leading me the way?

[@Jesusharo-ns1rl]

@@BoydClewis I’m actually meeting with Mike today

[@FahmidaTanjin-k3q]

Thank you for your explanation

[@princeisaac07065]

Can you give us an example

[@migrantdereves2025]

I’m currently in iT school and I’m working on Comptia A+, Network +, Security + but I really want to focus on Cybersecurity. I want to sign up on your training program but it’s just too expensive. I wish you offered financial aid

[@BoydClewis]

I’d recommend finishing what you’ve already started.

[@sanoussabarry4218]

That’s really true

[@trommelbiel]

Subscribed bro!

[@trevor2830]

Whats your thoughts on MSSP persons?

[@marvinezekiel8825]

Sir...I am building my career again from scratch, on networking, not to get the CCNA certs but to understand networking to the point where I can setup, manage and solve network issues at enterprise levels.. after this I enter security... am I on the right path . thank you for this video.. this is what I've been trying to say but u made it clear..but in 2024 is networking still relevant?

[@BoydClewis]

You got the right mindset! Here’s a tweak I recommend. Learn to incorporate security into your network setup then you won’t need to pivot into cybersecurity you’ll already be there. Focus on network access controls, security protocols, etc. Make sense?

[@robertjohnson2818]

I appreciate the advice

[@tonyaustin1070]

Will it be possible to send you a copy of my resume. I could use some guidance and direction in this area.

[@BoydClewis]

Unfortunately I don’t have the time to review it

[@trommelbiel]

Can Cybersecurity job be done remotely?

[@leforjoseph5371]

Love this

[@nicolefarrow6989]

I’m trying to be in the driver seat! Teach me

[@BoydClewis]

I’m here for you!

[@nicolefarrow6989]

@@BoydClewis yes please show me the way I’m trying to learn the skill set to land a entry level role plus in school and doing three outside courses! Working hard! I have also followed your steps for security analyst! Need your help!

[@BoydClewis]

What kind of school are you in?

[@nicolefarrow6989]

@@BoydClewis western governors university

[@BoydClewis]

Gotcha. I would recommend finishing your commitment with WGU. Here’s why. #1 You need the win. Following through on your personal commitments builds confidence within yourself. #2 You’ve already made the investment so don’t rush the process, trust the process. #3 I typically don’t invite people enrolled in a university to join my academy because it requires complete focus. Because we specialize! (And do all kinds of weird stuff) Take advantage of the career services at WGU and if you still need some support I’ll be here.

[@dashboard-11]

Helpful info but it would be even more helpful if there were a list of what you consider the most important or profitable skills in 2024. Just my two cents and comment boost the algo. 😆

[@BoydClewis]

I planted the seed now it’s time for you to do the work. 😇

[@dbombnting]

How do I find a company too volunteer for

[@munashemhl3823]

Each time I tried to take your course I was directed to course careers which offered tech sells courses and this confuses me because I’m trying to be in cyber security and follow your path. When are you actually going to have a course or mentorship by you

[@BoydClewis]

You were directed to Course Careers based on your application. I have several mentoring programs to help people learn and monetize cybersecurity skills but you have to be invited to join.

[@DavidWilliams-ic1nn]

would love advice on where to go to volunteer time in the IT / tech space. I cannot even get a phone call after sending out 20 plus resumes because I have little professional experience...but have certs. I work for a decent sized company for the last 15 years but I cannot volunteer my time here because it apparently is an HR nightmare and I would need to be compensated.

[@BoydClewis]

Who told you it would be an HR nightmare?

[@DavidWilliams-ic1nn]

@@BoydClewis The VP of IT after talking to HR. They would have to create a new job opening and allow others to apply for it even assuming there is money in the budget to offer a job. The entry level IT job was filled a few months ago and the person who got the job already had 5 years of prior IT experience

[@DavidWilliams-ic1nn]

This is in Dallas btw I know you are local. I recognize the Cedar Hill area in some of your videos. Grew up in Duncanville. Beautiful area.

[@BoydClewis]

Gotcha. That’s very interesting. I’m sorry it worked out like that. Are you part of any other organizations?

[@DavidWilliams-ic1nn]

​@@BoydClewis I am not. The company I work for is awesome but I am determined to change careers a little late in life.

[@angelanguiano4338]

Great content!!!

[@BoydClewis]

Thanks!

[@richdbrow]

I’d have to disagree, hands on projects and certs give you the most favor in the tech field. Because foundational is built by certs and you double down with projects.

[@BoydClewis]

Coolio.

[@BoydClewis]

I respect your opinion

[@stoonookw]

Hey man, this was really encouraging on a day where I needed to hear something like this. TY

[@BoydClewis]

Much appreciated

[@hoosmanwisdom]

I'd email you to have an advisory service to know how to start up my training immediately in your academy. I'll be expecting a response. Thanks

[@BoydClewis]

You will or you did?

[@hoosmanwisdom]

@@BoydClewis I did sent an email 2days ago .

[@JadeDumpTrucking]

GOOD VIDEO! I WAS A HARD BLUE COLLAR WORKER, WHO GOT HURT IN WORK. GOT THAT SSDI AND THEYLL SEND ME TO A SCHOOL….A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. YOU KNOW ANY TYPE OF SCHOOLS THAT WILL SET A NICE LIVING UP? I WAS THINKING ABOUT DOING CODING ON COMPUTERS? ANY INFO BE COOL!! APPRECIATE YOU!! SUB AND LIKED ✊🏽

[@Diegocurt73]

FedRAMP auditors need Certifications.

[@BoydClewis]

What certifications?

[@samuelakwantui3124]

NICE... 💌

[@EmmanuelOppong-f4o]

Don't you need certs to communicate to people about your skills before you show your skills

[@theotisbrown8800]

Just find this so hard to believe

[@BoydClewis]

I was once in your shoes too until got around people who did it.

[@theotisbrown8800]

@BoydClewis in order to learn the skill wouldn't you need to pay for classes.

[@alkingkingdom2154]

​@@BoydClewisI didn't understand what the main idea about the skills and what's the difference between skills and experience you explain just the (skills) without any explanation So I hope to explanation for me more than that

[@BoydClewis]

@@theotisbrown8800 Not at all. As mentioned in the video, KZbin has a ton of free learning resources. It comes down to learning how to monetize what you've learned.

[@BoydClewis]

@@alkingkingdom2154 Just because you’ve been doing something for a long time doesn’t necessarily mean you’re good at it. This is the crucial distinction between skill and experience. Experience is about the amount of time you’ve spent doing an activity. For example, you might have 15 years of driving experience, but if you frequently drift out of your lane or cause accidents, it’s clear that time alone hasn’t made you a skilled driver. Skill, on the other hand, is about proficiency and ability. It’s the capability to perform a task well and consistently. A skilled driver can navigate complex traffic, stay within their lane, and avoid accidents, regardless of how many years they’ve been driving. In cybersecurity, the same principle applies. You might have years of experience in the field, but if you haven’t developed the specific skills needed to solve problems and create value, that experience alone won’t get you very far. Focus on building and honing your skills - that’s what truly matters.

[@jajawilliams1099]

Cheat code what skill would u aquire starting from zero without any tech knowledge? 😂 I'm dead ass serious tho

[@BoydClewis]

I would start with Auditing principles.

[@jajawilliams1099]

@@BoydClewis thanx did a lil HW and realized that the work is similar to my present job as a Utility Tech. Should be easy to learn and retain

[@BoydClewis]

@@jajawilliams1099yeah buddy!

[@kidawaris5515]

Its funny how these steps doesn't work in Africa

[@BoydClewis]

What’s funny?

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

😃👍

[@BoydClewis]

😁