Why you shouldn’t get any Cloud Certifications anymore
Crying out Cloud
Introduction
Let’s face it, cloud experience is a must in today’s world. Even most banks in Europe now are using an “On-premise Cloud” which is funny but understandable all in one.
Even if you’re a master of pragmatic code practices and system design, some companies will still look for that AWS, Azure or GCP experience. This is wrong and all, but there was a time where you can “study” your way out of it which was Cloud Certifications.
In 2016, you could be hired in a very senior position just because of an Azure/AWS certification, even if you never shipped anything to production. Cloud was new with not much content around and having those certifications was the only way to validate that you’re an expert in that area.
Sadly, the good times are over now and in 2023, cloud certifications have near ZERO impact for you on a job or resume.
The Problem
Everyone has one
Don’t feel special as this is not a niche anymore, most universities and companies sponsor their students to take cloud certifications for free. The internet is packed with resources and study plans that makes it as simple as taking any other exam.
