Tech IndustryOct 5, 2019
NewEqnJ18

Certifications Matter?

Was wondering if it was worth it to get certifications for AWS, Azure and other things. Would it be more beneficial for a student, with no work experience? Or is projects still the best for resume.

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Microsoft nBoz15 Oct 5, 2019

Useless

SCE ThatGuy82 Oct 5, 2019

If I was in Software Development. The only certs I would get is a SCRUM Master or PMP, outside of that I dunno.

Google Woolf Oct 5, 2019

Those are even less technical than the ones that OP mentioned.

SCE ThatGuy82 Oct 5, 2019

Exactly. Technical certs are....excuses for not getting a damn degree, IMO. Many companies use an Agile approach to software development, so you having a SCRUM Master cert at least helps to show people you can deal with how things are done.

VSP Vision Care Jumpstartr Oct 5, 2019

OP didn't mention their intended career path. If Systems Engineering/ops, then cloud certs can help you get an interview as it shows a certain level of ability since no work experience yet.

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EqnJ18 OP Oct 5, 2019

intended career path is SWE

Microsoft micrusade1 Oct 5, 2019

If you work in consulting services, then yes. Else, no.