Credentialism, not learning, is why IT certifications exist. If you're not interested in that part, you're missing the point. They certify, at best, that you ha

Credentialism, not learning, is why IT certifications exist. If you're not interested in that part, you're missing the point. They certify, at best, that you have knowledge and skills. At worst, they certify that you're good at taking multiple-choice tests, and that you've memorized a lot of terms and definitions and steps of abstract frameworks that the exam vendor promotes. If you just want to learn, I guess you could do worse than reading an exam guide as a starting point for some set of topics. Used copies of old editions might be very inexpensive, and they'll expose you a broad range of things that you should know at a surface-level. But actually sitting for an exam can be fairly expensive; like thousands of dollars. Even after you pass the exam, certifications typically involve filling out paperwork to prove your work history, recording how you're satisfying continuing education requirements, and paying annual fees. It's crazy to do all that unless you need the credential for employment.