Career Trajectory : Issue 109 : And Free Certifications for All!

The Fourth of July is this Thursday and what better way to celebrate America’s Independence than FREE certifications. Of course, Career Trajectory is your one stop shop for all things FREE certifications.

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FREE Scrum Certifications

Here are the free certifications in cybersecurity, Scrum (agile project management) and Oracle Cloud

CertiProf Certifications

CertiProf offers 6 FREE certifications in everything from Scrum to Business Analytics to Digital Marketing. I have written about my pass the Scrum Foundations Professional Certification here.

ScrumStudy.com

This organization has TWO free Scrum trainings, bodies of knowledge and certifications. Scrumstudy.com also offers FREE webinars to learn more about the certifications.

Scrum Fundamentals Certified

The Scrum Fundamentals Certified offers a wide overview of the Scrum Framework. This certification uses the Scrum Body of Knowledge.

Scrum and DevOps Fundamentals Certified

The Scrum and DevOps Fundamentals Certified certification is a combo of Scrum and DevOps. This certification uses the Extending and Scrum and DevOps eBook whitepaper.

FREE Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certifications

Oracle Cloud is still offering 3 FREE Foundations Associate certifications on its MyLearn platform. They are the: Oracle Cloud Foundations Associate, Oracle Cloud Data Management Foundations Associate and Oracle Cloud AI Foundations Associate.

Your certification exam will also be on that platform. All 3 are unproctored meaning you do not have to schedule a proctor to oversee you while taking the exam. Some of these certifications come in other languages besides English such as Spanish and Portuguese so check that out too.

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Oracle Cloud Foundations Associate

This exam covers 35 questions covering all of the main Oracle Cloud services. I’ve written a LinkedIn Pulse article about my passing my exam here.

Oracle Cloud Data Management Foundations Associate

This 55-question exam covers all of the data products and services. If you’re into databases, SQL, Big Data, or data analytics check this exam out.

Oracle Cloud AI Foundations Associate

This 30-question exam covers artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning and generative AI. I like how Oracle breaks it down each field. This is great for those new to artificial intelligence.

Remember Oracle Cloud is the number 5 cloud provider. Employers recognize the Oracle brand so get three cloud certifications for free.

Oracle Cloud Generative AI Professional Is FREE Through July 31, 2024

From now through July 31, 2024, Oracle Cloud is offering 1zo-1127-24 Generative AI Professional certification for free. These are free opportunities to learn and get certified in AI. I would recommend that you pass the Oracle Cloud AI Foundations Associate first before passing the Generative AI professional.

Cybersecurity Certification

FREE ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Training + Exam Voucher Continues In 2024

ISC2 is continuing its One Million in Certified in Cybersecurity promotion into 2024. This is an entry-level cybersecurity certification who those who are new to the field. You can also pass this certification if you’re new to ISC2 and want to pursue CISSP. I’ve talked about all of these situations plus provide you with my exam prep resources in my newly published LinkedIn Pulse article here.

Take full advantage of this free certification opportunity because cybersecurity is a very hot field. There are so many in-demand cybersecurity jobs. Furthermore, other cybersecurity training and certifications cost money and don’t have the same quality-level training as ISC2.

Discounted Exam Vouchers

Join AWS Data Engineer Associate Challenge By July 28, 2024 and Save 33% Off Exam

From now through July 28, 2024, register to join the AWS Data Engineer Associate challenge and save 33% exam. That’s $49.50.

AWS Data Engineer Associate is the newest AWS certification. It has come out of beta this March 2024. AWS has retired the AWS Database specialty and Data Analytics specialty certifications this April 2024. If you’re interested in getting certified in AWS data, check out this challenge.

Okta Is Offering $50 Certifications From Now Through August 15, 2024

I would like to thank LinkedIn for hipping me onto it. From now through August 15, 2024, Okta is offering $50 on all of its certifications. Okta has a lot of security jobs available. Make the most of the $50 Okta certification here.

Microsoft

Microsoft 30 Days to Learn It

Microsoft has a vast amount of learning paths that you can complete in order to receive 50% off exam voucher. Whether it is AI, Microsoft 365, or Azure, you can complete a learning path and receive a discounted exam voucher. I have just completed the AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect learning challenge to pass my exam. AZ-305 kept showing up on job descriptions so I completed the learning path.

FYI – You can only complete ONE 30 Days to Learn It challenge every 6 months. For example, I’ve completed the AZ-305 challenge this May. I am ineligible for another voucher until November 2024.

Azure Connected Learning Events (CLX)

Though less well-known, Azure CLX has live cram sessions and on-demand learning labs for several certifications including AZ-900, DP-900, AI-900, SC-200, AZ-700, DP-300, DP-420. I have enrolled in AZ-700 to retake my Azure Network Engineer Associate that has lapsed. AZ-700 is in demand again so I am getting it.

Beta Certifications

AWS Debuts Two FREE Beta Exams This August 13, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has just announced that it will release the AI Cloud Practitioner and Machine Learning Engineer Associate certifications in beta this August 13, 2024.

• Both exams will cost $75 US dollars.
• AI Cloud Practitioner Time: 120 minutes (2 hours)
• Machine Learning Engineer Associate: 170 minutes (nearly 3 hours)
• PearsonVUE online and in-person testing center

Here are my AI Cloud Practitioner Medium blog post and Machine Learning Engineer Associate Medium blog post for more information including the study guides.

This is all for Issue 109. I would like to wish each and every single one of you a safe and celebratory Independence Day. Also if you love Career Trajectory, please subscribe! Thanks!

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