Note: These are just our personal recommendations of certifications that are currently in demand. They are not in order! Also note that these certifications alone do not guarantee your success in getting a role - they merely open doors for you and allow you to validate current/existing knowledge
- Why they are recommended, difficulty level (can be subjective) and learning resources and links
| Certificate | Why? | Difficulty | Learning resources & links |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | New to the Cloud? Definitely recommend this one!! (AWS are currently the largest cloud-provider) | Easy | AWS CCP course by Andrew Brown - FreeCodeCamp |
| Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) | Starting with Cloud and already work with on-prem tools like Azure AD and the likes, then this is for you! | Easy | Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) course by Andrew Brown - FreeCodeCamp |
| Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) | If you work with Kubernetes daily, this is a must! | Medium/Hard | CKA course by Mumshad |
| Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) | If you work with Kubernetes daily and have done the CKA, go for this one! | Medium | CKAD course by Mumshad |
| AWS Solutions Architect Associate | Completed your AWS CCP or you want a nice challenge - then this one is for you! | Medium | AWS SAA course by Stéphane Maarek |
| Azure Admin (104) | Completed the AZ900 or you want a good foundation in Azure, then this one is for you ! | Medium | Azure Admin 104 course by Scott Duffy |
| HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate | Gives you an insight into the world of Infrastructure as Code | Easy/Medium | HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate |
| Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer | Looking to diversify your cloud knowledge? Or your employer uses GCP daily? Then this is for you! | Medium | Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer by Antoni Tzavelas |
| AWS Developer Associate | Are you a developer who wants a touch of cloud? Then this for you! | Medium | AWS Developer Associate by Stéphane Maarek |
| Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) | If you work with Kubernetes daily on production, deal with a lot of security aspects and you're a Kubernetes fanatic, then this is for you! | Hard | CKS course by Kim Wüstkamp |
| AWS Solutions Architect Professional | Got some hands-on experience under your belt and you're ready to tackle the beast? Then give this one a shot! | Hard | AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional by Stéphane Maarek |
| Certificate name | Why you recommend it? | Difficulty level | [Course name](Course link here) |