You need to get cloud certified!
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Here is my reasoning:
Value
The job market is really paying a premium for cloud certifications and obtaining an entry level cert could increase your value by as much as $20k yearly and in some cases even more. Not only will you be able to demand a higher rate, you will be much more likely to get hired.
Basic Knowledge
We are all using cloud solutions in one way or another even if not with AWS or Azure. Understanding hot do things in a secure way is essential to your current role. Even if only running a few Vultr servers, are you managing security rules properly? Are you utilizing a private network for management traffic in addition to the public facing service?
No excuses
AWS offers free training for the AWS Cloud Practicioner Certification. The cert cost $100 to take and you dont have to go to a testing center. I mean you are talking about $100 for something that will easily make you $10k a year more valuable.
Cloud compliments not replaces
You are not replacing your current skill or specialization. You are just adapting it to cloud infrastructure. Maybe your job doesnt change much whether its cloud or on prem, but it is all about selling yourself. This is what HR and managers are looking for now, Cloud "insert techy title here"
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AWS Cloud Practitioner
Training - Free
Test - $100
Location - (edit: I was told it was online, not true) Pearson or PSI Testing centers.
https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner/
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Nice, thanks for posting.
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@IRJ account hacked? This feels like the recent "looking for duct cleaning in wherever, TX?" posts :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye:
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Def taking this. Thanks @IRJ
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@bnrstnr said in You need to get cloud certified!:
@IRJ account hacked? This feels like the recent "looking for duct cleaning in wherever, TX?" posts
I am making money on the amazon links posted. You caught me.
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@IRJ said in You need to get cloud certified!:
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Training - Free
Test - $100
Location - (edit: I was told it was online, not true) Pearson or PSI Testing centers.
https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner/
6 hours of curriculum = 10k-20k more a year by having this Certification?
That sounds F-ing great. -
A co-worker talked to me about getting the CCP cert , and when he told me the training was free and it was only $100. It seems like a no brainer. Especially considering it is pretty basic information. 4.5 hours training.
Alot of jobs are requiring or saying highly desired for AWS certs.
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@WrCombs said in You need to get cloud certified!:
@IRJ said in You need to get cloud certified!:
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Training - Free
Test - $100
Location - (edit: I was told it was online, not true) Pearson or PSI Testing centers.
https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner/
6 hours of curriculum = 10k-20k more a year by having this Certification?
That sounds F-ing great.Even more if you specialize. I have easily seen a $20k difference between on prem and cloud security roles. Devops and automation is another one.
I have also seen it with system admin positions. They make it highly desirable because the company (like most out there) are transitioning to cloud. So even their windows or linux admins need to know basic AWS or Azure stuff.
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Hey, thanks
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