Why Your Cloud Certifications Are Worthless (And What to Do Instead)

[@AX_imPACT]

"I purchased your From Zero to Cloud Engineer course, and it’s been great! Although, I think it would be a bit more straightforward if I had a Mac, haha. I bought it three months ago, but progress has been slow-juggling work and procrastination has been challenging. That said, I’m committed to finishing it, and I’m really excited to get some real projects under my belt. I actually have a very specific app idea I want to build, involving machine learning in the medical field. The challenge is, I’m torn between diving in and building it myself or finding someone to help speed up the process (because if I wait until I finish the course, another 6 months might slip by!). What would you recommend?"

[@techwithsoleyman]

Hey hey dony forget you can message me anytime in the discord

[@rdailyhadith9791]

All else being equal, having a certification is ALWAYS better than not having one.

[@s.c342]

Yes, but it’s better to get experience first and then get certified instead of test cramming. That’s the difference.

[@kenjiro310]

@@s.c342 But what kinda experience....sure personal learning helps but when it comes to doing it on the job that is what employers are looking for.

[@reallyforreal323]

You know what better. Network or referrals, since the scan CV round will probably eliminate you. The question will always be:" Can they relate to you ?"

[@Yavin4]

It's difficult getting the experience because most companies won't give high level access to their cloud computing environment to new employees right off the bat. May take years to earn their trust.

[@irf89]

@@s.c342 To get that experience we are getting certified first. It's the other way around.

[@Yavin4]

Certifications are not designed to get you a job. They're designed to get you interviews and market yourself. Getting job entails a number of variables most of which you don't control, e.g. the state of the economy, interest rates, number of companies in your area, demand, etc. Certificates are designed to give you confidence in your skills and promoting your skills.

[@This-is-Abdul]

That is the point!!

[@Iamexalted]

HONESTLY, These tech "influencers" are the reason why you don't have a job in the tech industry. from my experience in tech.

[@learn2xpand862]

Yup

[@izzu_1003]

Pls tell me more. I don't have a degree and I'm no techie but I enjoy technology and would love to work in the industry. I especially admire everything Google and Cloud Computing. Now I'm on the cusp of pursuing GCP Cloud Architect Certification. I wouldn't want to waste my time and end up frustrated cos I couldn't land a job. I need your advice Thank you in advance

[@c.mchido571]

True!! Only a few of them make reasonable content. Most of them just make GARBAGE content with crappy disinformation or personal opinions, just for views (monetized viewership)… One of the fastest route to getting hired in cloud is to have one or more of the major CSPs certs!! Yea the job market is horrible right now especially for tech, but if the economy gets better, and hiring picks up again, cloud certs will definitely help folks trying to break into tech with little to no tech experience.

[@solprab]

I don't think what he says is fully correct. Cloud Certifications 'alone' on their own cannot give you any edge in job market or in your existing job. Hands on experience in real work environments is the best shot at getting a job higher in the ladder. BUT, having a Cloud Certification along with actual hands on work experience in cloud is definitely considered very useful in the job market. May be his experience was bad but generalizing that is simple incorrect. Cloud Certifications aren't worthless if you are doing that just as an add-on to your hands on experience. Also, having work experience in one Cloud(say AWS) , having a certification on another like Azure or GCP is surely a big plus to get a deeper understanding of how operating in a multi-cloud environment works out.

[@EN5O]

The editing in these videos is so good man this must take you so long !

[@femiftw]

Who is his editor??

[@xipo_]

Not every business is migrating to the cloud. As a network technologist at a college campus, we have only a small cloud footprint. In fact, many companies are moving away from the cloud and exploring self-hosting due to cost concerns. Cloud certifications are still valuable, but it’s important to understand that not every business is fully adopting the cloud. Personally, I think it’s best to start with a help desk position to get your foot in the door, and then decide which certifications or specializations to pursue. You might find yourself more interested in endpoint management, application development, or even networking. It’s often easier to get into the industry first and then build your skills from there, rather than jumping straight into a cloud certification. For entry-level positions, certifications like ITIL, Network+, or Security+ are great starting points. From there, you can figure out which path makes the most sense for your career.

[@YasinSuuleey]

I agree with you, I have done CompTIA+ and network plus and I’m doing another third course now, my plan is to start work as help desk

[@Sweaty-y7c]

I just got your free Guide, I actually can’t wait to read it. Thanks Soleyman.

[@NOCDIB]

Certifications are only worthless if you think they are supposed to get you a job. Certifications only show a certain level of competency about a subject but they don’t show what you can do with that knowledge. It is up to you to demonstrate what you can do with it. Use your certification to start learning about a technology but it is only the start of your journey and not the end of it.

[@Cobanstine]

Agree that certifications are worthless in terms of getting a job. 15 years in IT and now a seasoned SA i still don't hold one cert. However i recommend them to people to get good holistic understanding. Basic rule - you are as good as your last two roles and a large portion of it's just down to luck to be honest when it comes to getting an interview and even the role sometimes. Also generally speaking the market is in a bad state right now

[@techwithsoleyman]

Well said

[@FactCheckingDude]

I would like to know, the part Market is in a bad state, as seeing the cloud migrations and lcoud dependencies increasing day by day. please do advise

[@JonathanGreen-x5k]

Certifications matter! I don't have any current certs and I'm told that is why I am not submitted to the hiring manager and I have over 40 years of experience!

[@markarmstrong3594]

Could you please make a video on what was your first cloud job and how you landed that job? It is very frustrating as you said to just keep getting rejected even for entry level positions. Love the vids!

[@chrisg5433]

You shouldn't be getting certifications just for the sake of them. If you are genuinely interested in what the certification is teaching then this provides an invaluable learning path to gain the skills you need and provide some basic validation of the skills that you have learned. I can't speak for AWS but I have 6 Azure certifications, and even though I had actual experience using Azure before hand, the certifications helped me learn best practices, make me aware of bad habits and brought into focus many things I didn't actually know about. You don't know what you don't know and the certifications help highlight knowledge gaps. In my job search almost all of the Azure roles require being certified in the appropriate technologies. The certification on it's own won't guarantee you a job, but it is almost essential if you actually wanted to get hired in a professional cloud role.

[@Cyberspace-d7s]

Im looking to become a specialist in cloud security so heres a sub looking forward to learning from you !

[@FloridaInvestor]

My resume shows all those skills you listed and still can't land a job. The market is saturated and even having a degree won't help you anymore.

[@techwithsoleyman]

Probably needs tweaking

[@TheFinalStanza94]

i like this guy overall, he makes a lot of good points and i take much of what he says into account, but he is such an aggressive self-promoter that at times i question his true motives behind the things he says. in my personal opinion, he comes off a little smug and it's a bit off-putting. that said and out of the way, i still appreciate his takes on the tech industry, just wish he wouldn't be non-stop commercial sometimes.

[@bazhga]

ah yes "official, verified, worldwide-known certifications are worthless", just buy my course instead ;)

[@wayfinder81]

Well, yes and no, right? I took and passed a few this year because I wanted the knowledge, so that immediately means it isn't worthless to me personally for my own growth. But does my company care that I pursued them and has it provided me any monetary gain even though they benefit from my increased knowledge and application? Nope. Even the certs my company does support has not netted any of my colleagues any increase. It's just an expectation that you update yourself a bit or run the risk of being obsolete and exited. But then of course there are some companies that will value them more and use the certs as a reason for slightly higher pay. So who knows.

[@Tr1ppsahoy]

I believe this could very well be what you’re experiencing from hired or interviewed candidates at your firm. Which would really be a transparent view of the real world

[@ronnyomejia]

As always practical and down to earth advice on how to navegate the cloud computing world... thanks Soleyman!

[@techwithsoleyman]

Thanks for watching! Comments like this are always a pleasure to read, wish you well mate

[@nerdy-zeig7774]

Certifications are a good guide on what to study and gain skills. When you don't do certifications, its like you dont have a map on where you are going

[@wronowo]

I just started with AWS and booked Cloud Practitioner Exam on 27.09 but still don’t know what to do next. In Poland there are not so many work offers for Cloud engineers and requirements for junior are pretty high. Great motivational video as always ! 💪

[@techwithsoleyman]

That’s great to hear! Good luck with your exam and keep me posted! :)

[@wronowo]

@@techwithsoleyman passed !

[@yanksbroncs413]

The best people I’ve seen in the Cloud industry have zero certifications for cloud. It’s good to break into a low level role, but don’t waste your time once you gain experience. You won’t be able to fool an engineering manager with your certs if you don’t know what you’re doing

[@techwithsoleyman]

Exactly!

[@TheCerelacHolmes]

I still will go ahead and give my certification to make my profile stand out.

[@Haider_ALI_14-s7d]

Please tell the name of your cloud company so that we can buy a course from that site.

[@zwai9532]

Im in that situation. I realised that i did not need to write the professional Solutions Architect. Im now learning Linux and Python. Will try to go for Sysops then Professional SA early next year when i feel confident that atleast i competent at Linux Python

[@JueLong-p4h]

Should I take cloud security or cloud security engineer?

[@techwithsoleyman]

Take cloud security engineer

[@simonmafanye.3537]

Thank you so much for this great value.

[@TripleSauce]

What is your brand?

[@s.c342]

I’m interested in taking your cloud course, but I’m not sure how well it will translate to my end goal of being a cloud security engineer. What are your thoughts?

[@s.c342]

@@techwithsoleymanwhat level of understanding should you have before taking this course? Is there a video going over that? I would rank my knowledge at a security + level. Thank you for taking the time to answer

[@techwithsoleyman]

@s.c342 you have the right understanding:)

[@حمزةعبدالمطلبالشميري]

I could not download the roadmap for the cloud, it asked me to put my credit card and I don't have one, how can I download, please help

[@aryamaan_1]

Thank you sir for valuable guidance.

[@techwithsoleyman]

Most welcome

[@adebolaadesanya1332]

Top notch information…. Thanks Soleyman

[@techwithsoleyman]

Welcome 🔥

[@bleep2368]

Thanks Soleyman

[@Dabayare]

U need to be in a job and Ur company paying Ur certifications costs. When Ur answering outsider, u just need to demonstrate an ability to grasp the concepts and practicality.

[@Contemporarycontent]

So if i do your bootcamp ill be ready to work for you?

[@techwithsoleyman]

No

[@TheInternetFan]

7:43 example portfolio Do's and Don't s

[@DerrickWeil]

Yes get a cert and learn how to actually do the work also a portfolio that shows proof you can do the work.

[@techwithsoleyman]

Portfolio projects are the biggest difference between those who blame everyone else for not getting a job and those who are landing jobs :)

[@anonghenw.phanuel3135]

You Ask CB for a free guide ?

[@agnellogeorge]

Can you tell me what software you are used to record and edit your videos.

[@T4KKFI]

Hey a Ferrari engine is in the back 4:34 whoa

[@infamismworldwild6248]

Thank you

[@Tourwithkojo]

I am really interested in taking a cloud course but my biggest challenge is I don’t have a good education, I dropped out of junior high school because of financial problems. I am a very optimistic person and always give my best in everything I set my mind to. I don’t even know how to write a CV, however I believe I can take this course and become a pro. My question is would companies hire somebody like me who is uneducated and find it difficult to express myself in English? Your answer will be highly appreciated. Thank you sir

[@cryptoprobe1372]

They see your work not your fluency in any language , if you are really interested in this cloud or any tech…build your resume like that only… complex project with atmost understanding and higher level of problem solving skills then you ll be someone who will be on demand everywhere.

[@Tourwithkojo]

@@cryptoprobe1372 thank you so much for this. You’ve really inspire me and am going to make sure I succeed

[@lifttechsleep9115]

I agree with this but given my recent layoff i think I'll have to be a cert collector temporarily just to secure 2 or 3 more certs for cloud security roles and then get heavy into projects. I just prefer to do so many back to back projects that im ready to discuss them in detail to showcase the skills during interview. So certs are a place holder flair until i can slap those cloud security projects on there. The question is what projects. I'll figure that out after i pass the security specialty. Projects are definitely the way that how i got in as a full stack Mern developer back in the day. Any thoughts?

[@ayush138]

You def. follow Andrew Kirby

[@FabianKim-z9u]

Currently working on projects to show for. So do you think after project completion is it worth getting certifications or just apply for jobs. Im switching from manufacturing engineering

[@Takeonm]

Solid advice

[@geneanthony3421]

I heard the contributing to open source projects has started to bite open source projects in the ass since a lot of low skilled people are trying to submit pretty much useless code to projects just so they can say they contributed on their resume.

[@MasterDavidRothschild]

Thanks man

[@techwithsoleyman]

Thanks for watching !

[@kristinebermoy7228]

I really want to get your academey. is there really no option to pay in installments?

[@tajonmaliks]

I’m wondering now where to find these projects to gain the real life hands on experience. Any idea where to find those if you don’t know anyone who needs cloud services?

[@avgspacelover]

use perplexity to give you problem statements

[@julioluque6223]

You gotta build these problem solutions as part of your project portfolio. You need the CV and Experience, certificates validate your IT skillset as part of capitalism and bureaucracy 😅

[@VenkatesanVenkat-fd4hg]

Great inputs...

[@saadshafi5017]

Would be better if the background is not there thanks

[@oa1583]

Good salesman. But certified is start to you are serious about ur future. Lab and experience with no cert equals 6 figures 😢😢😢

[@Chidozie-e2m]

Please, how can I contact you?

[@littledreamestv]

I actually 10 mails a day But Same Issue No Calls!

[@savingday]

The same way a college degree is worthless just by itself

[@ShakeelAhmad-m3l]

Great

[@techwithsoleyman]

Thanks for watching :)

[@sheikhabdullah6574]

I'm your 950th like

[@damianpodgorski6977]

This video provides a ton of value! Very practical steps Is it ok if I shared your video on my LinkedIn profile ? I would love to share it with my network

[@techwithsoleyman]

Absolutely

[@damianpodgorski6977]

@@techwithsoleyman how can I find you on LinkedIn so I can Mark your or your channel in my post?

[@g3nz0d]

You are 100% WRONG with this video.

[@techwithsoleyman]

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