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Unraveling the Maze of Cloud Certification with ExamPro's Andrew Brown - C2C028

Mar 6, 2024

Join us for a candid exploration of cloud certification challenges, ethics of content sharing, and the impact of giants like AWS on the community-driven content landscape. Venture into the world of certification content creation, the struggles of boot camp graduates, and the real-world implications of technical certifications. Explore the complexities of tech hiring, the evolution of certifications, and the importance of practical learning in cloud certifications.

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Andrew Brown

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Quick takeaways

Challenges for third-party creators in cloud education due to the dominance of in-house resources by cloud giants like AWS.

The importance of practical skills and real-world experience alongside certifications for success in the tech industry.

The necessity for a balanced approach in cloud training that encompasses industry knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience for job readiness.

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Podcast Overview

Cloud adoption is on the rise, prompting networked infrastructure professionals to adopt a hybrid approach. The episode delves into the topic of cloud education, training, and certification, highlighting the challenges faced by external creators in producing content that offers diverse perspectives outside of vendor control. It discusses the trend of cloud providers emphasizing in-house content creation, potentially impacting the diversity and quality of available learning resources. The episode underscores the importance of hands-on experience and practical skills over relying solely on certifications for career advancement in the tech industry.

Introduction

4min

Navigating the Complexities of Cloud Certifications and Content Creation

30min

Evolution of Certifications and Job Readiness in the Tech Industry

4min

Navigating Tech Hiring and Skills Assessment

2min

Trust and Practical Learning in Cloud Certifications

7min

Exploring the Value of Certifications and Future Discussions

2min

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Uncover the inner workings of cloud certification with Andrew Brown, the mastermind behind ExamPro's sought-after courses, as he joins us to weigh in on the contentious industry practices that may be casting shadows on third-party creators like himself. Amidst the growing push by cloud heavyweights to promote in-house educational resources, Andrew lays bare the real challenges independent content creators face. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone seeking to navigate the complex ecosystem of cloud computing education, as we dissect the tactics of giants like AWS and their impacts on the community-driven content landscape.

Venture with us as we dissect the mechanics of certification content creation, revealing the seeming constraints that AWS employees face and the potential motives driving their personal branding pursuits. We debate the ethics of content sharing, the tug-of-war between official and community-driven materials, and the possible profit motives that may be steering the direction of certification programs. It's a candid exploration of the tech industry's certification and educational space, where parallels with Cisco's approaches shed light on the intricate dance between revenue goals and educational integrity.

Finally, we grapple with the real-world implications of technical certifications and the struggles that boot camp graduates face when entering the job market. Is there more to a candidate than what a multiple-choice test can reveal? Andrew shares his perspective on the broader tech ecosystem and how hands-on experience with tools like Git and Terraform can make all the difference. This episode isn't just a dive into the relevance of certifications; it's a call to action for a more practical, hands-on approach to cloud education that equips professionals for the evolving demands of the tech industry.

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