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Product-specific certs (like for O365, Azure, or AWS) are a big deal and a big help in getting hired into those roles. General knowledge certs don't seem to be
by slumdev 7y ago
Product-specific certs (like for O365, Azure, or AWS) are a big deal and a big help in getting hired into those roles.
General knowledge certs don't seem to be relevant.
- commandlinefan 7y agoWell, in theory, it should be impossible to complete these specific certs without having the background general knowledge in the first place. In theory.
- rootsofallevil 7y agoDo you think so? I know some employers do care but more to be able to claim X consultants certified in tech Y than as a guide for hiring. Capgemini are pretty big on certs but most people we hired didn't have them, just got them after they joined (This is my experience in the UK)
- slumdev 7y agoNone of them are amazing predictors of success, only a baseline for competence. Tech consulting shops especially demonstrate a preference for people who have certs relevant to the work that they're trying to sell.
- ianai 7y agoIs that true of the RHCE and other same brand certs? Seems doubtful from content.
- eropple 7y agoIt definitely is for cloud provider consulting, as those also factor into your MSP status.
- scarface74 7y agoI wouldn’t even say they are a baseline for competency. There are brain dumps for most major certs available online.
- devilmoon 7y agoTech consultancies need people with certs because usually a client will say 'i want X people with Y certificate on this project or I'll go to someone else'
- mamon 7y agoAlso, when a company wants to call them, say, "Microsoft Silver Partner", they typically need at least X people with Microsoft certificates.
- rootsofallevil 7y agoHaving been in both sides: Consultancy and Client. My experience suggests that this is far from universal.
- TheHypnotist 7y ago100% - they are not a replacement for experience but they get you noticed for sure. Some jobs even require them on the posting.