Why must one do Cloud certifications

Disclaimer: The thoughts shared in this article are purely mine and not associated with my employer.

Cloud certifications have become increasingly valuable for IT professionals due to the rapid adoption of cloud technology. According to PluralSight's State of cloud learning report, 87% of hiring managers prioritise hands-on experience among the candidates. Here are some compelling reasons why pursuing cloud certifications can be beneficial; to name a few:

Market Demand, Skill Validation, Career Advancement, Risk Mitigation, Industry Recognition, Networking opportunities.

In summary, cloud certifications enhance your career prospects, validate your skills, and position you as a valuable asset in the ever-evolving world of cloud computing. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your career, consider exploring cloud certification options that align with your goals.

When reading Technology blogs or listening to podcasts related to the area that you work in, you are curious and have so many questions in your mind that you want answers to. Sure, reading the articles and blogs from relevant Industry experts and numerous books on the related topic is absolutely worth. But it is much better when you can explore the questions themselves and take up the quest of answering that yourself. This is where the Cloud certifications come in, not just to feature in your CV or fast tracking to earn a certification for the sake of it but primarily to use what you have learnt to solve a real world, customer problem and as a bonus to that get recognised by your Colleagues and Industry.

Cloud certifications?offer several ways to enhance your learning and professional growth. Let’s explore top three ways that can benefit you:

Validation of Skills

• Cloud certifications provide tangible proof that you possess the skills and knowledge necessary to work with cloud services, infrastructure, and architecture. Employers recognize certified professionals as competent and capable, which boosts your credibility in the industry.

Enhanced Credibility

• Having a certification inspires confidence among colleagues and clients. It assures them that you can handle complex cloud-related tasks efficiently and effectively.

Increasing Relevancy

• Cloud technology evolves rapidly, and certifications keep you up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends.Continuous learning fosters professional development and adaptability, making you more relevant in the ever-changing tech landscape

And as a reward, one can experience the obvious advantages such as Enhanced Employability, Career Growth, become a Subject Matter Expert on cloud computing concepts and specific cloud-native development models such as serverless.

If you are pursuing any cloud certifications, you also need to embrace Multi-cloud as it provides you options for Flexibility and Choice, Optimised workloads (compared to another cloud provider), Edge locations etc. so not to be constrained with a specific cloud provider and their certifications.

Reach out to me if you need tips on a curated Learning plan or guidance of what courses to explore for any Azure Certifications that are you preparing or want to achieve as a short term goal.

Learning never stops but you need to practice practice practice! Happy learning!