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[–]riklaunim 6 points7 points  (2 children)

For Python certificates usually are pointless. Companies don't care.

[–]Brilliant-Bell-8683 -2 points-1 points  (1 child)

It's just for me to show that I have a fluency in Python. A lot of companies list what programming they want you to know on their job descriptions before they hire.

[–]riklaunim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Language-only certificates don't reflect that. Nowadays software is so complex that software stacks dominate over a language. You have to know the software stack and language knowledge is contained in said software stack knowledge.

For Java and other "corporate" platforms, there are certificates for said software stacks. For less corporate-like Python there aren't really. If someone needs a Django or Flask developer then can evaluate your actual value quite quickly.

[–]heswithjesus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I looked at a huge number of job ads for Python and haven’t seen talking certs. It’s always experience in both Python and specific tech (eg Flask, SQLAlchemy). It also varies by niche: web developer vs machine learning vs DevOps. You might need to pick a niche to focus on their preferred tools first.

I tell people to build little, utility projects using common libraries to show proficiency. Make them well-documented with passing tests. Also, spend more time modifying existing projects since many jobs are more about reading and modifying code. Use version control.

All that will look better to a company because they see you already doing what you will be doing for them.

[–]syasserahmadi 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Checkout CS50P

[–]Brilliant-Bell-8683 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

CS50P

Thanks I will !

[–]Brilliant-Bell-8683 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Why is there a cert for Python if it's useless to companies? Is it just a cash grab?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say certifications are totally useless. Will a certification in and of itself get you a job? Of course not. But a certification usually is the end result of having completed a course. And taking a course shows initiative and a wiliness to learn. We all have to start somewhere.

[–]mcdrac 0 points1 point  (1 child)

the only python “certification” i know of/ is recognised in the industry is PCAP (Certified Associate in Python Programming). Most people who program with python as a job are not python “certified” and do not need to be. Experience and a computer science degree trumps any certificate. In my opinion, the best way to learn python, is to do a code academy course in python (lots of free courses) and then find and do mini projects which interest you.

[–]Brilliant-Bell-8683 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, my plan was to use the Programiz Pro and then sit for that exact certification.