I have a cloud job and I can attest this approach. It is exactly the path that I followed, 3 years into my cloud job I am now looking to get one of the specialty. Hands on > Certs!
@@procrastinatingrn3936 no guarantee but it can't hurt. I suggest trying for one of the associates and focus on gaining real world skills in your study journey. If you don't have any cloud experience put some examples of personal projects and labs you have done on your resume.
@@unnaipoloruvan98 U NAILED IT BRO even this channel not replying on this comment Because u stated the facts Dont have any experience but still have a cert But the recruiter would not hire you because you dont have any related experience on cloud Then just wtf this cert for? 😂 Can i work on your company so i can have atleast experience and show what this cert for.. This certification is like a degree It doesnt mean a thing if you dont any experience 😂
Where can you find these Hands on Projects? This is the part I am stuck on I passed my Associate Solutions Architect exam but I dont know what project to build or where to go anyone have a start for this?
I got a cloud job in one of the big four without even know what was the cloud in general. I remember my interview with the PM asking me: “have you ever heard about Cloud?”, I answered: “no” and then he replied: “ok you are in”. There are so many cloud jobs in the market that recruiters are open to hire people without any experience/certification. A suggestion for the next cloud generation: learn Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform
DevOps VS Cloud are the 2 tracks that make it VERY difficult for a tech person, passionate to enter these new realms, to decide which one to choose from. The cocktail filled job descriptions make it even more confusing and demotivating to progress in the learning journey. Some people want to avoid coding while some want to avoid architecting solutions... Is there a video (Acloudguru opinion) which could clear this big hiccup that slows the learning pace of many potential cloud engineers..
@@seetsamolapo5600 I completed 4 months intensive bootcamp (that I got free and they trained me and sold me to work in customer organization as a consultant junior software developer for 1.5 years and after that I got recruited directly to customer organization). Now I have been working there 4 years as software engineer (good salary and bonuses). During my junior period as a consultant I got also good salary that was actually little better than average as juniors usually have from their first workplace in this country. I have used a lot of AWS services and I have managed well my duties. Still I have none certifications but I am soon going to do exams for architect and developer certs. And I am from Finland.
so, how do I get my feet into the cloud , I do not have experience. Just by doing labs in the course can I get a job as a cloud engineer ? I have completed only CSAA cert.
What do you need to do to get your foot in the door if you want to become an IT Project Manager (with no prior experience in IT, but some in PM in other industries)
Yes the GCP certification is still useful. Especially for it's NoSQL BigTable or large scale SQL BigQuery. Ford is still looking for GCP skilled people. Same for Spotify, Charles Schwab, and Home Depot.
sir i am in last year of my college i really wanna get into cloud industry can you tell me what to do or should i join development first then cloud ....REALLY CONFUSE!!!
cost lot $$$ for certs ..questionable too if just throwing $$$ out window wasting yur $$$.. certs is biggest scam industry going ever started 30yrs ago... avg certs exam cost like what? $350-500 up .. whatajoke
Fantastic advice. I've always said, certs by themselves don't get you jobs, but it definitely adds to your overall profile. When I hire, a cert generally indicates to me that this person has base level understanding of the topic. But then it's up to me as the hiring manager to figure out if the person his just paper smart or can actually do the work that I'll need of them. :)
It's almost like you understand everything that I've been trying to express to my family and friends when they ask me "what are you doing?". Especially the part where you mentioned about getting a cert then PAUSING to work on projects that give you some real gritty experience. That experience is so valuable. It's what makes the difference between a player who buys a lvl 60 cap warlock in World of Warcraft vs a player who decides to grind their way up manually to lvl 60. These experiences teach us how to learn new tricks and adds to our story. I'm so glad that you shared this video because it is encouraging for mannnnnnnnnnnnnny people. That PAUSE part can be confusing to people on the outside. SO it is good to see that you explained the method to the madness that people on the outside just wouldn't understand. To them you might be seen as somebody 'wasting their time' when in reality that time is being well spent on actual experience gains. Thank yoU!
It is all subjective. For some recruiters, it matters, it does not matter for others. It is a cynical baby boom mindset that has cynically devalued formal education. In other countries, formal certification is a guarantee job.
A recent college grad here with an associates degree in network technology, and want to start working in the cloud, should I get my a+ certification 1st or at all since I keep hearing about it, then try to find a job or try to get a beginner Microsoft cloud or Amazon cloud cert 1st then try to find a job.
This is fantastic advice. Thank you! I have never seen this subject handled so succinctly before, with actual resources to access in order to accomplish the advice. Brilliant.
Hello, I'm interested in pursuing a career in cloud computing. I lack a background in IT and don't hold a bachelor's degree in the field. Despite this, I'm eager to learn and improve. Could someone please provide guidance on whether it's feasible to secure a job in cloud computing? If so, could you outline a roadmap for me or offer advice?
Excellent advice! With 30+ years of IT experience, 20 years of that as an independent consultant, I can't disagree with a single point. One very, very important situation where certifications are critical is if a contract requires it. This happens some in private industry, but it is extremely common in federal contracts. In the last decade, most of the federal contracts I have seen require certifications for developers, testers, project managers, business analysts, and especially architects. For any government contracts, the vendors making the bids will want to partner with people who have certifications and name them as key resources on the contracts.
You’re right and this is why the federal government is such a dismal disappointment. They focus on certs vs. experience. Like the video so eloquently stated, certs demonstrate a propensity to learn, but not whether someone can do the job. I’m not bashing you, just so frustrated with you’ve got to have this or that cert to be successful. By the way, I’m a hiring government manager……..
I managed to get a Systems Developer job using my portfolio of projects, without prior experience in software and systems development. I'm planning to do the same with Cloud jobs...build solutions and present them.
I'm wondering the same here. So is the cloud practitioner just for knowing overall knowledge of aws but it's not enough to get a job? Have you been able to find the answer to this
I have a question. I am transitioning out of the military and the VA offers a program for Veterans named Vet Tec. With Vet Tec you can attend CCDP/CCNP, Microsoft certified cloud developer, cyber security certified associate Etc.. basically you have options to choose from when attending the program and get certified. Will google or Microsoft see Veterans as a valuable asset if we have any of these certifications? Or would they rather have college graduates?
I am getting a certificate of introduction to cloud computing on Coursera. I want to know should I take an intermediate level cloud certificate or should start my prep for AZ 900. I am currently doing MSc IT first year. It would be great if someone answers. Thank you 😊
I have bachelor degree not related to IT stuff, how hard for me to breaking into IT job? currently I have MCSA cert, and currentlly learning AZ-104 cert
You need a job to get experience, you need experience to get a job. Recruiters hire based on subjective factors, not objective factors. Hence, why the typical myth of the no college degree, high school dropout with no CS background gets the job and not someone with a formal education and certification because the recruiter saw "potential" in the high school dropout due to subjective factors.
Excellent perspective! Will the same approach work for experienced folks who are in traditional roles like sys admin ? Which spot they should aim at ? I’m from traditional role with 10+ years of experience .. The reason I ask this is One with rich experience cannot apply for entry level roles in cloud due to current salary benchmarking while the architect roles/ consultant ask for many things ! What should be the approach in this context ?
I am very new to coding and honestly i dont really like it much....so can anyone tell me what languages do we use in cloud computing and do companies ask coding related questions in cloud job interviews?
I have a cloud job and I can attest this approach. It is exactly the path that I followed, 3 years into my cloud job I am now looking to get one of the specialty. Hands on > Certs!
can you suggest which course should i be doing for networking?i dont know exactly which path to follow regarding learning networking
@@jackakif you could always try the CompTIA netowork +
I have no background in it but want to get the aws practitioner certification, will I find a job just with that?
@@procrastinatingrn3936 no guarantee but it can't hurt. I suggest trying for one of the associates and focus on gaining real world skills in your study journey. If you don't have any cloud experience put some examples of personal projects and labs you have done on your resume.
@@jackakif TRy David Bombal's CCNA course on Udemy. Many free courses available on TH-cam though
Agree with 1-2 certs + hands on projects
"You don't need a certification, just experience!"
"Can I come and work for you to gain experience?"
"No"
Ofcourse.....🙄... Especially in India
😂😂😂😂
@@unnaipoloruvan98 U NAILED IT BRO
even this channel not replying on this comment
Because u stated the facts
Dont have any experience but still have a cert
But the recruiter would not hire you because you dont have any related experience on cloud
Then just wtf this cert for? 😂
Can i work on your company so i can have atleast experience and show what this cert for..
This certification is like a degree
It doesnt mean a thing if you dont any experience 😂
@@Yoppppol Yes I understand everything now....🙄 India dont need talent from poor people.. they need labours
😂😂😂
VMware and Kubernetes certificates are extremely good certs to get. Very high demand for the foreseeable future!
Adam, can you talk more about these certificates?
@@samjain6555 Up
This is the first video that has answered my questions 100%!! Thank you!
This is exactly what I needed to know.
Where can you find these Hands on Projects? This is the part I am stuck on I passed my Associate Solutions Architect exam but I dont know what project to build or where to go anyone have a start for this?
He says at 7:22, cloud guru challenge
Thank you!
I got a cloud job in one of the big four without even know what was the cloud in general. I remember my interview with the PM asking me: “have you ever heard about Cloud?”, I answered: “no” and then he replied: “ok you are in”. There are so many cloud jobs in the market that recruiters are open to hire people without any experience/certification. A suggestion for the next cloud generation: learn Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform
I’m talking about central Europe and I don’t have a degree in computer science or computer engineering
Troll
DevOps VS Cloud are the 2 tracks that make it VERY difficult for a tech person, passionate to enter these new realms, to decide which one to choose from. The cocktail filled job descriptions make it even more confusing and demotivating to progress in the learning journey. Some people want to avoid coding while some want to avoid architecting solutions...
Is there a video (Acloudguru opinion) which could clear this big hiccup that slows the learning pace of many potential cloud engineers..
this is great advice, helped me out a lot, thanks for this!
I habe cloud job, software engineer working with aws in big global company. And i have 0 cloud certifications. Also i havent graduated from CS.
In what country are you in? And how'd you apply without a degree?
@@seetsamolapo5600 I completed 4 months intensive bootcamp (that I got free and they trained me and sold me to work in customer organization as a consultant junior software developer for 1.5 years and after that I got recruited directly to customer organization). Now I have been working there 4 years as software engineer (good salary and bonuses). During my junior period as a consultant I got also good salary that was actually little better than average as juniors usually have from their first workplace in this country. I have used a lot of AWS services and I have managed well my duties. Still I have none certifications but I am soon going to do exams for architect and developer certs. And I am from Finland.
so, how do I get my feet into the cloud , I do not have experience. Just by doing labs in the course can I get a job as a cloud engineer ? I have completed only CSAA cert.
Is AWS cloud praticetioner is a good certificate to start with? Thank you for your informations.
Sir, Is DevOps tool like Git , Docker and Ansible Necessary for getting an entry level job after Aws solution architect associate certification??
What do you need to do to get your foot in the door if you want to become an IT Project Manager (with no prior experience in IT, but some in PM in other industries)
is the Az900 not worth it?
Sorry you never mentioned google cloud cert, does it mean it’s not useful compared to AWS and azure?
Yes the GCP certification is still useful. Especially for it's NoSQL BigTable or large scale SQL BigQuery. Ford is still looking for GCP skilled people. Same for Spotify, Charles Schwab, and Home Depot.
sir i am in last year of my college i really wanna get into cloud industry can you tell me what to do or should i join development first then cloud ....REALLY CONFUSE!!!
This person looks like berry kripke from BBT , lol
cost lot $$$ for certs ..questionable too if just throwing $$$ out window wasting yur $$$..
certs is biggest scam industry going ever started 30yrs ago... avg certs exam cost like what? $350-500 up .. whatajoke
This was really valuable feedback for me as I work on a career change from customer service to cloud engineering. Thank you!
Mate I'm on the same way, wish u the best of lucks!
Fantastic advice. I've always said, certs by themselves don't get you jobs, but it definitely adds to your overall profile. When I hire, a cert generally indicates to me that this person has base level understanding of the topic. But then it's up to me as the hiring manager to figure out if the person his just paper smart or can actually do the work that I'll need of them. :)
It's almost like you understand everything that I've been trying to express to my family and friends when they ask me "what are you doing?". Especially the part where you mentioned about getting a cert then PAUSING to work on projects that give you some real gritty experience. That experience is so valuable. It's what makes the difference between a player who buys a lvl 60 cap warlock in World of Warcraft vs a player who decides to grind their way up manually to lvl 60. These experiences teach us how to learn new tricks and adds to our story. I'm so glad that you shared this video because it is encouraging for mannnnnnnnnnnnnny people. That PAUSE part can be confusing to people on the outside. SO it is good to see that you explained the method to the madness that people on the outside just wouldn't understand. To them you might be seen as somebody 'wasting their time' when in reality that time is being well spent on actual experience gains. Thank yoU!
It is all subjective. For some recruiters, it matters, it does not matter for others. It is a cynical baby boom mindset that has cynically devalued formal education. In other countries, formal certification is a guarantee job.
so in other words, why even bother getting certs if no one will give you experience
Thanks to you am on my Devops certification thought that having an Azure and GCP would be great but I will focus on AWS CDA
A recent college grad here with an associates degree in network technology, and want to start working in the cloud, should I get my a+ certification 1st or at all since I keep hearing about it, then try to find a job or try to get a beginner Microsoft cloud or Amazon cloud cert 1st then try to find a job.
You don’t need a a+ if you have a degree already. I’d go for your AWS solution Architect.
Your in networking. I’d get a CCNA instead or AWS
What did u end up doing?
Bottom line is if you don't have a college degree these certificates will help A LOT.
Yes, certs certainly open the door for interview but candidates need actual working environment experience!
So having cert is not enough to get an job and passed interview
How to gain experience if you cant find a job
related to cert
So how do you gain experience??
HOW DO YOU GAIN EXPERIENCE
you need luck and blessing!
@@dinerocambridge8526 do projects online
Some certain basically require hands on exp or u will fail them 😂.
I was looking at a job description and it only needed workspaces/workdocs/app stream and surprised ACG doesnt have anything on that
This is some quality content right here! Feels well put together and very concise. I like! 👍🏽
I just turned 37. Is it a good idea to start learning about clouds knowing that I am a telecom engineer
This is fantastic advice. Thank you! I have never seen this subject handled so succinctly before, with actual resources to access in order to accomplish the advice. Brilliant.
demand is more for cloud but what about supply ?
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Experience hands down 🙌 , finding it difficult to transition from infrastructure to cloud. Keep up the great work.
Hello, I'm interested in pursuing a career in cloud computing. I lack a background in IT and don't hold a bachelor's degree in the field. Despite this, I'm eager to learn and improve. Could someone please provide guidance on whether it's feasible to secure a job in cloud computing? If so, could you outline a roadmap for me or offer advice?
Thank you for this video. I left my career job, and want to get into cloud. This was very insightful as i start my journey into cloud!
You don't need any certification, the most important thing is your real skills, which will be verified
How do I get a job with cloud certification and networking experience after 60? It’s the impossible dream 😴
Okay, so what are some examples of projects I can take on to prove I can cloud? What would employers want to see generally speaking?
You can do the Cloud Resume Challenge.
Great information! I like how you clarified steps to take in between getting certs providing a simple clear path to follow. Thank you!
Great 👍🏾 advice ⛅️
This is one the best videos for beginners like me. I was not sure about how to move on after getting CCP. Thanks a lot!
3:00 Consulting shops
Brilliant plan
Excellent advice! With 30+ years of IT experience, 20 years of that as an independent consultant, I can't disagree with a single point.
One very, very important situation where certifications are critical is if a contract requires it. This happens some in private industry, but it is extremely common in federal contracts.
In the last decade, most of the federal contracts I have seen require certifications for developers, testers, project managers, business analysts, and especially architects. For any government contracts, the vendors making the bids will want to partner with people who have certifications and name them as key resources on the contracts.
You’re right and this is why the federal government is such a dismal disappointment. They focus on certs vs. experience. Like the video so eloquently stated, certs demonstrate a propensity to learn, but not whether someone can do the job. I’m not bashing you, just so frustrated with you’ve got to have this or that cert to be successful. By the way, I’m a hiring government manager……..
This certification is like a degree it doesnt mean a thing if you don't have any job experience related to ur certification
😂😂
Is it me or does he sound like a young John Green?
Anyways, great video!
The AZ-103: Microsoft Azure Administrator exam retired on August 31, 2020. A replacement exam, AZ-104, is available
I managed to get a Systems Developer job using my portfolio of projects, without prior experience in software and systems development. I'm planning to do the same with Cloud jobs...build solutions and present them.
So how do I get the experience if I only have the aws clout practitioner?
I'm wondering the same here. So is the cloud practitioner just for knowing overall knowledge of aws but it's not enough to get a job? Have you been able to find the answer to this
@@yusefdaramay2177 it is the most basic level of which most people have, to stand out bit more you'll need the associate atleast
luck
I have a question. I am transitioning out of the military and the VA offers a program for Veterans named Vet Tec. With Vet Tec you can attend CCDP/CCNP, Microsoft certified cloud developer, cyber security certified associate Etc.. basically you have options to choose from when attending the program and get certified. Will google or Microsoft see Veterans as a valuable asset if we have any of these certifications? Or would they rather have college graduates?
I’m in cybersecurity and looking to deviate towards the cloud sec. In the past my experience is mostly on prem.
Do I need to take all the AWS associated Certs before taking the professional solution architect?
Great video! Where can I find cloud administration hands on projects??
hi! i want to learn but i don have any experience at all in the page i can learn from scratch?
I am getting a certificate of introduction to cloud computing on Coursera. I want to know should I take an intermediate level cloud certificate or should start my prep for AZ 900. I am currently doing MSc IT first year. It would be great if someone answers. Thank you 😊
I have bachelor degree not related to IT stuff, how hard for me to breaking into IT job?
currently I have MCSA cert, and currentlly learning AZ-104 cert
As a fresher
can directly go for cloud architect job?
Do I need a networking cert for cloud if I have no prior IT experience or degree?
This guy put in on 2x playback for me.
You need a job to get experience, you need experience to get a job. Recruiters hire based on subjective factors, not objective factors. Hence, why the typical myth of the no college degree, high school dropout with no CS background gets the job and not someone with a formal education and certification because the recruiter saw "potential" in the high school dropout due to subjective factors.
Fabolous advice, thanks dude
Do I need a degree to get a job for the cloud or can I get a job just following this video?
aws certified solution architech
Fantastic video - thank you.
Thank you for sharing this, very insightful.
Excellent perspective!
Will the same approach work for experienced folks who are in traditional roles like sys admin ? Which spot they should aim at ?
I’m from traditional role with 10+ years of experience .. The reason I ask this is One with rich experience cannot apply for entry level roles in cloud due to current salary benchmarking while the architect roles/ consultant ask for many things ! What should be the approach in this context ?
Great stuff here, thank you!! :D
Thanks , make sense
Do you have any recommendations on projects?
How do you get into Cloud Consulting?
I've worked with Cisco, Linux, Unix, foundry, juniper and Microsoft. Which one of these certs would be good for me to go forward into the cloud certs
Linux
Really good content! keep the hard work.😁
Thank you so much!! Your advise is priceless!! 🙏🏼
owsm video sir
I am very new to coding and honestly i dont really like it much....so can anyone tell me what languages do we use in cloud computing and do companies ask coding related questions in cloud job interviews?
Popular coding is pretty much on Python
Very helpful info, thank you!!
True and accurate talk. Thank you for the help!
I got my cloud engineer job with just aws cloud practitioner from being a software engineer for two years
Are there still openings where you work? And do you work? I'm doing mech eng at UNISA and preparing for the solutions architect cert
This way of thinking is pragmatic and practical too. Nice video, thank you. And by the way, the travel map on top right corner is just Awesome :)
LMAO a cloud education provider selling that certification is important. sick marketing bro
Hi. I am trying to focus on being a cloud engineer. I have studied Java backend before. Can I use Java with Cloud instead of Python.
No
@@tusharkant2050 This is not a very clear reply.
@@rolandlundall133 it's as clear as it gets