Career Trajectory : Issue 83 : Celebrating 16 Years On LinkedIn

It’s official: I’ve been on LinkedIn for 16 years! That is 2007. I must admit that I am an early adopter. I want to thank you for all of your support throughout this 16-year journey.

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16 Years on LinkedIn

I’ve been on LinkedIn for 16 years! That is 2007. I must admit that I am an early adopter. Here is the cool graphic that LinkedIn sent me as part of its email celebrating my anniversary.

Issue 82 Has Reached Over 1000 Pageviews

I would like to thank each and every single one of you for getting last week’s issue over 1000 pageviews. That is a huge milestone for me. I greatly appreciate! I’ve been on LinkedIn for 16 years! That is 2007. I must admit that I am an early adopter.

Microsoft Ignite

Microsoft Ignite conference is currently happening online and in-person this year. There are a lot of product and services releases namely those around artificial intelligence. Best believe Microsoft will continue push new AI-infused services like Azure OpenAI and Microsoft Co-Pilot. Here’s hoping that Microsoft removes the gate on its AI services so that they can be for general usage.

As speaking of Microsoft and generative AI, yesterday I passed the Microsoft + LinkedIn Career Essentials in Generative AI professional certificate (Check out my LinkedIn video here). Wanting to continue beefing up my AI knowledge from DataCamp Free Access Week, I’ve used my library card to enrolling LinkedIn Learning to complete this professional certificate.

There are 6 modules over 4 hours. After completing all 6 modules, there is a 40-questions exam. You must pass 28/40 (70%) in order to pass. You’re given three chances to pass your exam. I would highly recommend paying attention to all of the modules and correctly answer all of my chapter tests because these will help you build your knowledge.

Free Training

Google Cloud

GCP has released 3 new skills badges to validate talent around data mesh, data mitigation and Document AI service. These three badges join over 80 GCP Cloud Skills badges already in the database. GCP is the #3 cloud provider so receiving free training will help you stand out. ?

New FreeCodeCamp AZ-305 Solutions Architect Expert ?Exam Prep Video Has Dropped

Andrew Brown, ExamPro CTO, is back with a free AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert Freecodecamp training. If you’re currently studying to pass your AZ-305 then check this out.

I am also humbled that he mentions me in his LinkedIn post about my telling ExamPro that they already have most of the material. I serve as the AZ-204 azure Developer Associate beta tester. When I sit for the AZ-305, I’ve used the AZ-204 and there is at least 50-60% overlap between the AZ-204 and the AZ-305. If you’re not yet ready to sit for the AZ-305, I would recommend watching Andrew’s AZ-204 Freecodecamp video.

Free Certification

Oracle Cloud AI Foundations Associate

Speaking of AI and free training, remember, Oracle Cloud has its AI Foundations Associate free training and certification. Having passed this exam back in September 2023, I can attest that the free training is a well-rounded overview of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning and generative AI. Read up on my Medium article about my AI Foundations Associate review here.

FYI: More Google Cloud Trainings And Certifications

From last week’s issue I am highlighting three more programs.

GCP Is Host a Generative AI Bootcamp Series on Nov 9 + Nov 16, 2023

This week Thursday and next week Thursday 12pm EST,?GCP is hosting two free GenAI bootcamp series. GenAI (generative AI) is a hot topic. GCP has several generative AI tools and services to help you and your company maximize your generative AI reach and results.?Watch my LinkedIn video with the free registration link for more details.

GCP Is Hosting No Cost November Full Of Free Trainings

This whole November 2023, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is hosting several free events, courses and bootcamps. In addition to the GenAI Bootcamp that I’ve mentioned, there is the Intro to generative AI Cloud Skills Boost learning path and free certification training. GCP is the number 3 cloud provider so getting free training to bolster your tech career! Remember 2024 is less than 60 days away. Getting free training to help you get to your next career level is a great thing.

Coursera + Google Cloud Partners with ONE Free Training + One Free Certification

Last week I learned that?Coursera and Google Cloud have partnered again to offer its one free GCP learning path and ONE free exam voucher for that specific specialization and learning path that you’ve taken.

I also want to provide you with the Coursera customer service page?in case you run into any problems. Coursera is running this GCP promotion. Limit one per participant. December 31, 2023 is the deadline. Good luck!

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