Joshua Feinberg inquires about selecting the right training courses and certifications for career advancement, mentioning his use of LinkedIn Learning.
Dr. Priyanka Ray advises that choosing courses depends on one's current career stage and future goals. She cites her path from software development to consulting, which included certifications in cloud architecture, cloud sales, AI tools, and cybersecurity.
Priyanka emphasizes the importance of foundational cloud certifications, such as AWS developer, administrator, and architect certifications. She notes that basic certifications are mandatory for collaboration and effectiveness within her team.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #52 Dr. Priyanka Ray, Global GTM Cloud Migration & Modernisation Lead of IBM | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Action Items
- Evaluate current career stage and future goals to identify the most relevant certifications to pursue.
- Obtain the basic certifications in cloud, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, depending on the specific work domain.
- Ensure the entire team has the core certifications required for the cloud or data center-related work.
Outline
Choosing the Right Training Courses
- Joshua Feinberg inquires about the best practices for selecting training courses and certifications and shares his personal experience with LinkedIn Learning.
- He mentions the importance of choosing relevant courses that align with career goals and the availability of official certifications from hyperscale vendors.
- Joshua seeks advice on evaluation criteria for selecting impactful training programs.
- He highlights the convenience of learning during downtime, such as during workouts, and the value of obtaining certifications.
Tailoring Certifications to Career Paths
- Dr. Priyanka Ray emphasizes the subjective nature of choosing courses, depending on one's current career stage and future aspirations.
- She provides an example of her career progression from software development to enterprise architecture and consulting and suggests relevant certifications for each stage.
- Dr. Ray mentions certifications in cloud architecture, cloud sales, and various AI tools for data center automation and performance.
- She notes that different certifications are suitable for individuals transitioning into roles such as cybersecurity or compliance.
Basic Cloud Certifications
- Dr. Ray advises that basic cloud certifications, such as AWS developer and administrator certifications, are essential for anyone working in the cloud or data center field.
- She highlights the importance of having foundational knowledge of cloud services from providers like AWS and Google Cloud.
- Dr. Ray suggests that these basic certifications serve as a common language among team members, facilitating collaboration and understanding.
- She reiterates that these certifications are crucial for working effectively in a cloud or data center team.
Team Certification Alignment
- Joshua Feinberg asks if her team members share similar certifications, creating a common language and alignment.
- Dr. Ray confirms that basic certifications are mandatory for working in her team, ensuring a standardized level of knowledge.
- She lists developer, architect, and DevOps certifications as essential for different roles within the team.
- Dr. Ray emphasizes the importance of having a diverse yet aligned team through shared foundational knowledge.
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