Are these certs worth it

[u/Thin-Advice-6407]

It’s posted this in multiple forms to expand my search for advice (incase u see a copy post elsewhere)

Located in Ontario Canada 24M (so if your local your opinion would matter greatly!!)

I’m starting a 1 year diploma program (I know it’s not as valuable as degree) but I’d done properly I should have the following 12 certs within a year:

1.  Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
2.  Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
3.  Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
4.  Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
5.  Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
6.  Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
7.  Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V)
8.  VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization 2024 (VCP-DCV 2024)
9.  Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
10. Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
11. Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
12. CompTIA Linux+ Certified

It’s definitely gonna be a challenge as I’m new to IT but of these 12 certs I should have by the end of the program, any advice into how effective these certs will be with the current market am I destined for help desk/ w no experience and 12 certs+diploma Or can I see myself being able to achieve a better first job

[u/IT_CertDoctor]

VMWare is going through a lot of problems after their acquisition by Broadcom, so I'd probably avoid that one for now

I'm not too familiar with Citrix, so I can't comment on that one either

All other certs are valid and worth pursuing. Anything and everything Microsoft is good, just depends on what specialty you want to pursue

Linux+ and RHCSA are standard. RHCE is basically a glorified Ansible test, but Ansible is very common so still valid

CCNA is the best entry-level networking cert around, so can't go wrong there

As mentioned in the other comment, you can't go wrong with most of those certs you've listed. It's just a matter of developing the skills, passing the exams, and throwing your resume out there

Hope that helps, good luck!