Are AWS Certifications Worth It? 🤔 [Featuring Dylan Albertazzi]

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  • @DevOpsDirective
    @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Are you planning to get any cloud certifications? If so, which one(s)?

    • @dynnlopez5606
      @dynnlopez5606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have no skills in programming, web design, whatsoever. It's different from my field. I'm planning on learning something new. What certification would you suggest for me to have first?

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      @rickykhari9987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @johncotter2008
    @johncotter2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I don't believe certifications are worthless. The job market is very competitive. You can never have too many credentials on your resume when you're looking for a job.

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, while I do think that experience is usually more impactful than certs, they certainly can help you to stand out from another applicant with similar experience!

    • @Dudevegaslv
      @Dudevegaslv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Doesn’t matter you got 10 certifications if you don’t have real life experience they are not going to hire you !!!!

    • @jodezod
      @jodezod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Dudevegaslv which kind of experience? Where do I go to get the experience?

    • @mohammedhridoy2611
      @mohammedhridoy2611 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dudevegaslv Agreed. But I think the guy hear meant that if two people have similar work experience but one of them has a certificate in his resume, his more likely to get picked.

    • @marlandkennedy7747
      @marlandkennedy7747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jodezod That’s the catch 22.

  • @luisdotespinal
    @luisdotespinal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Certifications certainly help compensate for lack of experience... for getting the foot on the door for interviews. They don't guarantee a job, but they do increase the chance of getting resumes past recruiters and HR and into an interview.
    From there, it's a number game. The greater the chance to get interviews, the greater the chance of presenting your case. And the greater the number of people that interview you, the greater the chance of getting a job.
    And unlike many certs that are useless, AWS (or Azure) certs do make a difference.

  • @SivaKumar-qs5hw
    @SivaKumar-qs5hw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I had knowledge on devops and aws equal to experience
    Everything I can do using documents and providing zero down time to our application.
    Now a days I am seeing everyone in software have fake exp to get hike in salaries.

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think the one way these certifications are valuable is that they force you to learn about the breadth of services that each cloud offers and when they might be applicable.
      This way when a situation arises that is a good fit you will know to consider one of those services rather than needing to build everything from scratch...

  • @Addoagrucu
    @Addoagrucu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    3 things
    Seems like a correlation between a salary increase and AWS certification does not necessarily indicate a causation, and can be caused by the confounder of people who try to get certificates are more likely to broker higher salaries.
    Also seems like Dylan might have derived more professional recognition from having built his restaurant review website than the professional recognition he got from the AWS certificates he got, via the argument that one is much harder to do and more rarely done than the other.
    I also think learning AWS as you go can work for some people in creating their applications. I've spun up a S3 and CloudFront distribution myself without a certificate, and even made money off said app. Since I did this, I did not incur a loss of time in trying to learn many details of the AWS platform that might not be used by me in building other apps on the AWS platform in the future.

    • @dylanalbertazzi
      @dylanalbertazzi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hi Addoagrucu,
      All very valid points. You don't need a certification to use AWS or get a job using AWS. All they are is proof of knowledge.
      The truth is, however, that employers do value that proof, and it gives them reassurance that you know what you're talking about. Which can be very helpful for someone who is trying to get a job just entering the workforce.
      One thought as well... I found going through the ACloudGuru courses to get my certs incredibly foundational for the AWS work I do for companies on a daily basis. Having a broader knowledge of AWS has made me a better cloud engineer.
      I'm glad this was thought-provoking for you!
      Dylan

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good points @Addoagrucu & @Dylan!
      I tend to agree with Addoagrucu that some portion of the increased salary is likely due to self-selection bias, but I don't think that would account for the entire increase.
      One thing that the certifications force you to do is to learn about the full breadth that a particular cloud provider offers which can be useful when approaching a new challenge because you are at least aware of the options to address it.
      Also, the value that different employers place on these certifications varies immensely. Some consultant firms require their employees to get them, while many of the startups that I work with don't care much at all as long as you know what you are doing.
      Overall, I think for someone who is in Dylan's position as an early career engineer w/out much experience, it can be a differentiator for recruiters looking at his profile.
      Cheers!

    • @honprarules
      @honprarules 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As stated previously by others, the certificate is only a proof that you have some idea of what you're doing.
      There are a lot of people who just scam off Github and showcase on their resume. Sure, they will be weeded out in the interviews but it does get their foot in the door.

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      @josiealverz6596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @TheLostBijou
      @TheLostBijou ปีที่แล้ว

      I will say this...the one great thing about getting cert'ed is the knowledge you gain. Of course you can just take some courses and get the same thing, but going the final mile and getting tested helps one get a lot more out of the study.

  • @lizzard2023
    @lizzard2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I but the foundational certificate and I have already got a tech interview with Amazon. I am not ready yet but yes I feel like having it on my resume looks really good .

    • @minzyminz9987
      @minzyminz9987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Update on the interview? Goodluck!

    • @lizzard2023
      @lizzard2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@minzyminz9987 today I have an interview with capitol one fingers crossed 🤞🏼

    • @marcalexander6450
      @marcalexander6450 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lizzard2023 how’s it going with the job?

    • @lizzard2023
      @lizzard2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still searching for the right company ….. but I have some interest in Tesla currently

    • @linmarie203
      @linmarie203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Channeling this energy✨

  • @microstandard3094
    @microstandard3094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro he has a college degree in computer so his already doing good. Compared to someone who doesn't have a degree

  • @anthonyambadipudi4027
    @anthonyambadipudi4027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can we skip associate level and directly opt for professional level after my cloud practitioner certification?

  • @coolcappy4064
    @coolcappy4064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi I’m a senior in highschool. Do you think I getting the cloud conditioner badge will help me score internships later in college?

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It might help (and certainly wouldn't hurt), but I would probably focus on building some cool things using the cloud as well! This will both help you stand out and evaluate if it is a career path you want to take

    • @coolcappy4064
      @coolcappy4064 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DevOpsDirective thanks, also is there any thing else you would specifically recommend a senior in highschool that is pursuing comp sci to do? I know it’s hard to get internships as an 18 year old with barely any experience. any other online certifications that I could put on my resume ?

  • @krutikalunagariya3188
    @krutikalunagariya3188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi, I am mobile developer. Which certificate should I choose for better opportunities? It will be very helpful if you answer.

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello -- the answer to your question depends on what you want to do! Which parts of mobile development do you enjoy the most?

  • @BrucePain-_-
    @BrucePain-_- 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible to get gigh paying job without degree? Im learning for AWS CCP and python

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely harder to get your first job without a degree, but if you can demonstrate that you are capable of doing high quality work via open source projects, it's certainly possible!

  • @sushmapullakondam7528
    @sushmapullakondam7528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On cloud guru it was asking for pricing when I went to the description link ,can you please provide any alternative link working one

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm, the regular pricing page shows a 7 day trial option for me: acloudguru.com/pricing

  • @eltondmonte8278
    @eltondmonte8278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have 2 years experience as a Developer and have hands on in AWS as weel. I have no certifications, so is it ok to skip the foundational level exam?
    By the way Great Job:)

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think you can take one of the associate level exams without first having the cloud practitioner cert.
      You do need either the cloud practitioner or associate level certs to go for the professional level certifications though!

    • @eltondmonte8278
      @eltondmonte8278 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DevOpsDirective Thanks for the inputs. I have done my cloud practitioner exam, and am planning to do the developer associate in the coming months. Can i do the solution architect professional exam after the developer associate, or do i still need to solution architect associate. Thanks already.

    • @bhaktibhakare1782
      @bhaktibhakare1782 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can u please guide me ...how to prepare for exams ....

    • @TheLostBijou
      @TheLostBijou ปีที่แล้ว

      By all means, skip the Cloud practitioner! I see it as just for those who only need a foundation at most, and you've already given yourself that.

  • @ahsanali-gm4ci
    @ahsanali-gm4ci 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have passed aws cloud practitioner certification. Please suggest next to me which other certification should I do or what's best for me.???

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you tried cloudresumechallenge.dev/?

  • @munnavijayan9753
    @munnavijayan9753 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dropped out of my degree ...can I start from scratch by learning AWS??? Is it possible without an IT background??

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is possible, but certainly not easy!

  • @jeromekenny5474
    @jeromekenny5474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the AWS console part of the Cloud Prctioner Exam? Having a tough time following the Cloud Guru labs from start to finish. Thanks

    • @bxentric4178
      @bxentric4178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The physical console is not part of the exam no. But all the services that are on the console obvs are and you will need to learn the pillars/cloud trail/budget Explorer etc

    • @jeromekenny5474
      @jeromekenny5474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bxentric4178 great! Thank you so much for getting back to me

  • @kingsleyatuba
    @kingsleyatuba 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. Just found your channel. Please can you help me with your CV template so I know what I'm doing wrong...thanks

  • @abdufaza954
    @abdufaza954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am an electrical engineering graduate. After I was done with college I could not find a job in that and I am working as a sales associate. So recently I started to check these AWS certs. Is it possible to get a Job in the cloud without a software engineering degree?

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is possible (not easy, but definitely possible)
      What factors do you think lead to you not finding an electrical engineering role? I would try to assess that in order to ensure you don’t run into the same roadblocks!

    • @abdufaza954
      @abdufaza954 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DevOpsDirective I know there could be different paths u can take to get there. However, I would like to know what path would you take to get in the cloud. Also, is there any courses I can take before starting with the AWS that can facilitate the process?

    • @rambaan2615
      @rambaan2615 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@abdufaza954 yup definitely you can land in a software developer role even if you do not have a computer science degree. Learn some front end language and one backend programming language and get certification if possible. Don’t try to learn too many things at once. But he strong in what you have learned. Do write certification as it will guarantee that you do have some knowledge and experience or at least basic understanding of the tool or subject. Which will give you a chance to give a try and you might land up a job in your first interview or your 100 th interview.

    • @lalalostyou6858
      @lalalostyou6858 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DevOpsDirective theyre probably from south asia, engineers are oversaturated and the job market is really bad there. its why many have to immigrate

  • @worldnewscurrentaffairs5551
    @worldnewscurrentaffairs5551 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has the cloud technology reached its peak?

  • @dianamari5907
    @dianamari5907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi there. I am 35 and new to the field, as I have worked in a completely different one (health care) for the past 12 years. Will an AWS certification (aws cloud practitioner and -asap- solutions architect certification) assure me a job? I 've just been through a number of job offers, and they all require a degree (bachelor or associate) in a technical field, such as computing, engineeering, besides some years of experience, and more things. Thanks for helping out.

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Certifications won't guarantee a job, but they will show a hiring manager that you are serious about making the switch and help you get interviews.
      Having some practical experience to show will be helpful as well. Something like cloudresumechallenge.dev/ is a great option to get started and there is a good community around it!

  • @domscotland9386
    @domscotland9386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hello I am 63 years old and my experience is on the hardware end many years ago. I really find AWS to be really interesting but not exactly sure how to approach it. Do you have any advice for me? Do you think it is really doable at my age?

    • @sachinmainkar
      @sachinmainkar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It is absolutely doable. The first one, AWS Cloud Practitioner is said to be rather easy. People have studied for it in a week or two and passed it. I am 53 and I intend to take it soon. I plan to take the class on A Cloud Guru. All the best to you, Sir !

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Dom! That is awesome and it is never too late to learn!
      Do you have something in particular you would like to build? In my opinion, that is usually the best place to start!

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sachinmainkar Great advice! Good luck and let us know how it goes!

    • @wintherace108
      @wintherace108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sachinmainkar u r 53..nd still studying..omg...u r my true inspiration...I am 31nd almost gave up on my life as struggling a lot..wow..u people are true inspiration of our society...great.... awsome to see ur comment.. lovely....god bless u ..got some motivation

    • @sachinmainkar
      @sachinmainkar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wintherace108 Many many thanks for your kind remarks. If I have inspired you, I feel deeply honoured. Yes. at 53, it still feels as if I am just beginning my career afresh, like when I was 31 like yourself. In this field of IT, one has to constantly keep learning. Very likely in other fields too. If we are ambitious and wish to accomplish anything worthwhile in our life, giving up is never an option. Keep moving with the times or else there is a chance of not finding suitable opportunities. My best wished to you.

  • @pjdagreat2818
    @pjdagreat2818 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey buddy! Nice vid. So for the cloud practitioner you only watched the videos and were able to pass the exam ?

  • @Kurdain
    @Kurdain ปีที่แล้ว

    No.
    In my experience even with AWS certifications without extensive background already in IT or many other certifications from other IT related fields then you are not competitive.
    I wanted to change careers and go down the solutions architect path and I quickly realized that I am competing with people in other parts of the world that have the same certification for 1/10th the wage. Since I was changing careers, aside from general experience in tech, the certifications were worthless - no one would give me the time of day even though I can do the tasks.
    To be fair this also applies to degrees and other fields with the certification treadmill such as project management.
    20 years project management experience and a bachelors - worthless.
    Fresh out of college, no experience, and with any PM certification - hired.

  • @A.M.1.
    @A.M.1. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thumbnail sent me 😅🤣

  • @procrastinatingrn3936
    @procrastinatingrn3936 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    so you can’t just get a practitioner certificate as someone with no it background and find a job?

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Generally not. Pairing a certification with some projects that demonstrate you can actually use the knowledge is a better approach!

  • @Lakrimoz
    @Lakrimoz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Certifications IMHO are great for your own experience, you shouldn't be going into them for career progression - you should be doing the certs to improve your capabilities on the platform so you can create a strong portofolio and understand the talking points.

  • @gamingandchill7005
    @gamingandchill7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Are you allowed to take the cloud practitioner even without the Six months of fundamental AWS Cloud and industry experience?

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My understanding is that those are guidelines about the level of experience that would be beneficial for the certifications, but there is no requirement and you can take the exams without those!

    • @minzyminz9987
      @minzyminz9987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DevOpsDirective how can we get the experience?

  • @KenSherman
    @KenSherman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best briefest explanation of the Associate paths I've heard thus far. Plus, that Drake inspired meme thumbnail is hilarious.🖐🏽😁👍🏽

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha! Credit goes to Dylan for the explanation... But I will take credit for the thumbnail! 😆

  • @shivanitiwari7751
    @shivanitiwari7751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello I am from India!!!
    I completed my graduation in bachelor of science (computer science).now I am preparing for AWS cloud practitioner certificate because it seems interesting to me.I just want to know that can I get a job with this certs or is it needing Post graduation too for getting a job?

    • @shivanitiwari7751
      @shivanitiwari7751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @DevOps Directive

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello -- congratulations on completing your CS degree! As Dylan mentioned in the video I think the certification can help you stand out during the application process and get your foot in the door, but you will still need to excel in the interviews to get the offer!

    • @wintherace108
      @wintherace108 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi shivani ..how ur preparation is going on?

    • @shivanitiwari7751
      @shivanitiwari7751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wintherace108 it's going good

    • @wintherace108
      @wintherace108 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shivanitiwari7751 where u r learning from?,...I want to persue my career as cloud engineer...i mean what are prerequisite topics I have to learn before learning linux and clouding?

  • @minzyminz9987
    @minzyminz9987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t wait to shift careers from healthcare

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best of luck in your career transition!

  • @nnamdimoses7909
    @nnamdimoses7909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a quick question. I want to change my carrier from sales professional to cloud or DevOps which of these will you advise me to switch to?

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good question @Nnamdi! Cloud and DevOps are not mutually exclusive. By that I mean you don't have to choose one or the other. These days, almost any person focused on DevOps will be working with cloud technologies and vice versa.
      I would try learning a bit of both and see which one you enjoy the most!

    • @nnamdimoses7909
      @nnamdimoses7909 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DevOpsDirective actually started with DevOps got a bit confused

    • @sppanday_
      @sppanday_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nnamdimoses7909 Just continue being a salesman , no need to switch job. Salesman cant learn this stuff. so dont waste time and get frustrated later.

    • @Another_Look
      @Another_Look 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know a whole year has passed. I would say go for Practitioner then Solutions Architect, then you can use your sales experience to market for tech firms. I know someone who became the head of the country office of a well known tech-firm via the sales and marketing route.

  • @OnlyFps09
    @OnlyFps09 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can the aws praticetioner can help you get a decent job?

    • @DevOpsDirective
      @DevOpsDirective  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      On its own, any certification is no a golden ticket to a job, but they can help you stand out from similar applicants withiout those certifications.

    • @OnlyFps09
      @OnlyFps09 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DevOpsDirective thank you for your helpful informations

  • @k.alipardhan6957
    @k.alipardhan6957 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:20 what does that even mean?
    70% of people make 0-20% more
    hence, 30% of people make less money OR > 20% more
    LMAO

  • @TheLostBijou
    @TheLostBijou ปีที่แล้ว

    Look, can we give that picture of the guy saying 'no' to one thing and smiling at another a rest? Its gotten...quite stupid. Its overused, and frankly I'm sick of seeing it. Also, I only wish certs could get interviews. So someone else got interviews 'at top companies' - well, good for him. That is not the average experience, though.

  • @rvpdoc1
    @rvpdoc1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worst! Certification which is not standard. It is something which asks you to pay more for what you get! Because it is a buisness wherein you are not an expert! Why?.. Ask yourselves and pause 🙏
    Nobody can trust these shams 🙏