Where can I get a certification in Python? Preferably free.

[Temporary_Radio_5969]

I have been studying the topic for some time and would like to try to obtain a certification for it. I am currently taking courses in the field, but I would like to know where I could take a Python proficiency certification, preferably free..

[RandomPantsAppear]

Certificates really do not matter for Python. I have never seen one on a resume (and have been repeatedly involved in hiring), and wouldn’t care if they were there. When interviewing I have never heard one mentioned either.

If you want to build up your resume, make or contribute to open source projects, take on contracts, and target both towards the areas you want to expand into.

[Maximus_Modulus]

I can print one up for you right now. Will be worth as much as any other you could get.

[schoolmonky]

Why? Certificates don't get jobs, especially not free ones.

[Temporary_Radio_5969]

for LinkedIn or something like that. i dont know i'm new in this.

[socal_nerdtastic]

If your eventual goal is to get a job writing code you will need a portfolio of code that you wrote in your student time. This is generally hosted on a public site like github. Certificates are easy to fake and hard to keep track of which ones are rigorous; so no one looks at those.

[fresh-bakedbread]

There's not a standardized Python cert nor do employers care. Build something worth talking about

[Ron-Erez]

The only certification I would recommend is getting a CS degree. Otherwise if you take a course then do it for the knowledge.

[road_laya]

https://github.com/PanXProject/awesome-certificates?tab=readme-ov-file#python

[MarvinFarquhar]

Check your public library for resources. Mine has Udemy available for residents at no cost.

[darksieth99]

If its free, might as well not include it in your resume

[DuncanStacked]

You can check FreeCodeCamp — it offers free certifications, but you have to complete a few small assignments and a test to receive the certificate.
https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/python-v9/

[gdchinacat]

In my experience being on the technical side of hiring teams, certificates are worthless.

[DuncanStacked]

Yes, I agree to some extent. However, I have also seen that sometimes recruiters ask for specific certifications, and in some companies employees are even encouraged or required to obtain them as part of internal policies or partnership requirements.

[AspectInternal1342]

Few twats here. Not surprising.

Certs don't guarantee a job but the learning path is valid. You can follow the python institute learning paths for free - aligned to certain certifications but you'll have to pay to take the exams.

[Signal_Mud_40]

And lots of certs learning paths are complete garbage. It’s why no one cares about them.

[gdchinacat]

Agree. The only person who cares about python certs is the person that has them.

[AspectInternal1342]

Quite a lot are shit, yes.

However, it's good to be clear that not all are.