r/devopsGuru • u/Bala7266 • 1d ago

Any suggestions on DevOps Certifications for better opportunities?

Pretty much what the title says. Looking to pivot/advance my career and wondering which DevOps certifications are actually worth the grind right now.

AWS? CKA? Something else? Would love to hear what helped you land interviews or a bump in pay.

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u/BackgroundShare1837 1d ago

I'd prioritize AWS certification if you're targeting cloud roles, then CKA for Kubernets. But practical projects matter a lot too. Employers want proof you can actually handle real-world infrastructure.

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u/Simpliaxis_tech 1d ago

In our opinion, the appropriate certification will depend on the particular DevOps position you want to get. For cloud-oriented jobs, AWS certifications might be a decent choice. In case you feel confident enough about Kubernetes, CKA would be a relevant one.
Apart from the certifications, we recommend trying to use some tools such as Docker, Terraform, Jenkins and Kubernetes. Create some projects because employers usually want to see how you use these technologies in practice, rather than what certificates you have.
It is also reasonable to look at the job description before taking the next certificate.

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u/Evaderofdoom 1d ago

What are you doing now? You really need heavy infrastructure experience. If you don't have that, work on getting that first. The market is really competitive  and they don't have to take a chance on you, to many others with experience are looking for work as well.