Good Luck C. Took mine in 2004. Hard as the fuck
The 4 Big Money Certifications No One Is Talking About
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Congrats!!!!!!
Who else is up, who got next?
I'm looking into data management/data analyst from Wgu.edu and they offer these certificates but not sure how useful they are. I come from a front-end web development role. I know folks have tons of years in I.T. Already but I don't and I'm 40 years old and feel ageism is creeping up on me so I want my next move to be my best move and a career where I won't be discriminated against atleast my age. Which path would ya'll prefer? and how hard would it be to switch to either one.
- Udacity Nanodegree
- CompTIA A+ (Parts 1 and 2)
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
- Oracle Database 12c: Administrator Certified Associate
- CIW Data Analyst
- CIW Site Development Associate
- Amazon AWS SysOps Administration–Associate
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012
- LPI Linux Essentials
- Linux+ (CompTIA)
- A+ (CompTIA)
- Cloud Essentials (CompTIA)
- Cloud+ (CompTIA)
- Network+ (CompTIA)
- Security+ (CompTIA)
- Project+ (CompTIA)
- IT Operations Specialist (CompTIA)
- Systems Support Specialist (CompTIA)
- Cloud Admin Professional (CompTIA)
- Linux Network Professional (CompTIA)
- Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CompTIA)
- Secure Cloud Professional (CompTIA)
- ITIL Foundation Certification (Axelos)
- CIW Site Development Associate
I would go AWS. I completed the Acloud guru course and am half way done with the backspace academy course. I have not sat the exam but since I got the Acloud course certificate my LinkedIn searches went up a 1000%. I had an interview 30 mins. Ago for a 35% raise and I probably won't sit exam till late April.
Good Luck Bro. Knock it out.
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PMP certification is good thing to have as a project manager. It is internationally recognized.
I'm currently studying for it. My exam is on the 21st.
Wish me luck!
*two cents*
Thanks Venom, even with just experience in front-end work you would suggest this? and how likely is it that I can land a career with just the AWS cert? I just want to make sure my next move is my best move. I appreciate the feedback.
I use to work for a fortune 500 IT silicon power company. My boss would say the company name brand would make us desirable every 90 days and he is right. I think AWS enhances your resume and allows you to move up with your past credentials. I think you would use AWS to get more resume looks from higher paying gigs you weren't getting before. Just like my bachelors got me into better paying gigs whenever someone on the company went on leave or got promoted.
Use AWS to get looks from recruiters that were elusive pertaining to your dream job. Once you get the interview and your foot in the door prove your worth and value. We know the dirty tricks IT plays when hiring brothers. Those certs can set you apart and increase your chances.
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What else would you suggest me learning before, after or while I'm studying for the AWS Associate? I see all these requirements and get overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Such as learning a scripting language such as Python, Docker, Ubuntu, Jenkins, Kubernetes, etc...
Nah that's an excuse they gave.
An OS reason is bullshit unless it's Linux
Keep it moving.
Build some side projects.
Spend every weekend and try to build stuff.
Use twitter API for practice e.g. ingesting realtime tweets using Kinesis, throw it in dynamoDB and use a dashboard
It's something you can send a link to for reference
A scripting language for sure. No one is going to want you doing everything from the console. They’re going to want you to code it using the api.
Good point. He ask why OS X Sierra would keep asking for a password and I mentioned Ic loud and described Keychain but couldn't remember name keychain. So ultimately I gave him correct answers. It wasn't the best interview but he claimed the other candidate is fresh from working at Apple Store. Interviewer considered 15 mins. Early to an interview late. In summary he liked other canddate better.
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https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5dbf1589f11e2f46&tk
Though it has VP in the title, it's an engineer job
(in finance they give most VP as a title).
Notice they emphasize experience over degree etc
VP Data Engineer
Harnham -
Data Engineer, VP
New York City
$140,000 - 220,000
This is an opportunity to work for one of the world's largest financial services companies as a Data Engineer. This isn't your ordinary financial services setup though, you will work in the heart of a thriving technology division which is turning heads across the industry.
The Company
Our client is a household name in financial services and their team in this specific division has doubled in size in the last 12 months. Data is king and you will be working with a truly large volume of data.
The Role
You will have a high level of experience across engineering and worked with complex and challenging data. To be considered for VP level you will have a proven track record of managing teams and leading the way, whilst also being technically very hands on. Your responsibilities will include:
Though it has VP in the title, it's an engineer job
(in finance they give most VP as a title).
Notice they emphasize experience over degree etc
VP Data Engineer
Harnham -
Data Engineer, VP
New York City
$140,000 - 220,000
This is an opportunity to work for one of the world's largest financial services companies as a Data Engineer. This isn't your ordinary financial services setup though, you will work in the heart of a thriving technology division which is turning heads across the industry.
The Company
Our client is a household name in financial services and their team in this specific division has doubled in size in the last 12 months. Data is king and you will be working with a truly large volume of data.
The Role
You will have a high level of experience across engineering and worked with complex and challenging data. To be considered for VP level you will have a proven track record of managing teams and leading the way, whilst also being technically very hands on. Your responsibilities will include:
- Helping to build out high end solutions in a fast paced global setup.
- Looking at where automation can be provided to improve development processes.
- Work closely with key stakeholders.
- Design and build out back end applications for various teams.
- Continue to build out infrastructure to cloud technologies.
- Strong exposure to Big Data technologies - Hadoop and Spark being key.
- Excellent background with Python as a programming language.
- Exposure to cloud technologies - ideally AWS.
- Vast ETL processing skills.
- Background with SQL.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar field.
Is the Feb 2018 test easier? It has more questions but gives you more time. I want to play it safe and take old test because my book is dated. Also I want fewer questions because I may answer questions slower. I think Ryan from ACG was saying the new test is easier and the questions are worded better.
Is the Feb 2018 test easier? It has more questions but gives you more time. I want to play it safe and take old test because my book is dated. Also I want fewer questions because I may answer questions slower. I think Ryan from ACG was saying the new test is easier and the questions are worded better.
Damn WGU got better courses now than when I started years ago. Got this last CCNA security cert that's kicking my ass.
Don't even do networking at my job. My current project is implementing a logging, monitoring and alerting system. They settled on free ELK or paid splunk. So I'm putting both through the paces.
Don't even do networking at my job. My current project is implementing a logging, monitoring and alerting system. They settled on free ELK or paid splunk. So I'm putting both through the paces.
Splunk is awesome. Expensive as hell though.
Go with the Cloud Degree, I am currently in the Data Analyst program and without the Security plus which was recently removed; you have greater earning potential with the Cloud program.
Word up.
Wasted 5.5 months studying CSAA. I don't recommend Back Space Academy. What' the chance an employer will check to see if I have the cert? Good news is that my free time is freed up to learn Spanish. I used ACGN, Study Guide, and Whiz Labs. Read a few white papers. Didn' read FAQ. In some ways Whiz Lab fouled me up. 10% of the questions from Whiz Lab was on exam.
Whats Up. Are you saying you passed, or waiting on the test score with the new test?
Either way, any feedback? I plan to test before end of June, so far only ACG. Wondering if their test prep is worth it or not after the course.
Whiz lab will give you practice making sure you don' go over the time limit. Try the ACG simulator. I didn't. I have no interest in the other 2 associate certs because of my time. Some people knock it out in 2 weeks. I think it' worth it. If you can score 85%+ on practice tests you're ready. Plus Whiz lab will give you a refund. I looked at the free dumps 3hrs. After my exam and the questions are nothing like the exam.
Appreciate it...