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Discussion on: Are industry-recognized certificates a worthwhile investment?

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Stephanie Morillo

I hear you on this! Your insight is really helpful. I know that many certs are prohibitively expensive which is a strong disincentive.
Based on the anecdotes people shared, many agree with your point here:

...being certified will be a reassuring factor to whoever is making decisions.

Certificates, like degrees, can help a candidate stand out. And depending on the role, they may be a requirement even if the material itself is of little practical value for day-to-day work.

Thank you for sharing!