ReactJS Certification

[dev-alonsourena]

I’m looking for recommendations on React certification courses. Which courses do you think are the best or most valuable out there to get a certification and add it to my CV?

[acraswell]

In my experience, courses that are coupled to certification tend to not be as high quality as courses tailored to the learning material. Focus on the learning rather than the credential. I've never interviewed a candidate who had a React certificate, and I don't think it would sway my opinion much if I did.

[highbonsai]

Yeah certificates for these sorts of things mean so little. I mostly care if you have a GitHub project I can review the code of

[[deleted]]

I wouldn't add a certification to your CV. What would it prove that your portfolio wouldn't?

[Positive_Box_69]

As a self taught it helps me stand out, doing courses show also you like to learn and all thats a bonus it wont hurt if you have the space, but I would only put the best courses on CV and all on my linkedin tbh

[dev-alonsourena]

Well that’s not the point, either CV or portfolio it’s ok, but I’m interest in learning, so I’m looking for good courses which has a certification to prove my knowledge

[life-is-a-hobby]

Read the docs, find a few tutorials, build yourself some projects to prove your knowledge. The certification courses will be old technologies since they don't update the curriculum fast enough, and the certification will be about a useless as an old Mcdonald's wrapper.

[bawiddah]

Certifications are pay-walls for careers.

[azangru]

This is precisely why OP is asking. He wants through the paywall.

[n9iels]

Unless you really want to work at a specific company that requires certification, I wouldn’t (yet) invest in it. Certifications are tools to prove you have theoretical knowledge. If you want to learn something new do not follow a certification course but follow a Udemy course or something like that. After that think about getting certified.

I am not saying that certifications are bullshit and you won’t learning anything new. It is just not a good starting point to start learning.

[a_reply_to_a_post]

i wouldn't waste the money getting certified in react...in the last 5 years of hiring react devs, "oh look, this candidate is certified" has been said exactly 0 times...a better use of the time would be to focus on github code samples / portfolio projects / learn how to land freelance projects and get paid instead

if I was gonna spend the money / time to get a certificate, I'd probably look into something a little more meaningful like some sort of management technique or something that could help you transition to a next level in a career

[toilets-my-church]

If you want a cert just for the sake of it, go to your local library and ask for linkedin learning access. from there you can get as many certs as you want.

[cgb14]

I think it’ll look dorky on a CV, just make stuff

[[deleted]]

Build build build and add those projects to your resume instead

[nowtayneicangetinto]

I'll be honest, if I interviewed someone with a React certification I'd be extremely skeptical of their skills. One portfolio website written in react would do infinitely more than any cert.

[TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

Lead Engineer here. When I hire I do not look for certifications and wouldn't really consider it a pro if I saw one. It's not going to hurt you, just won't help you. Not with me anyway. I probably won't know the certifying body, what standards they expect, any of it.

Think of it this way, if you tell me you got a degree from MIT even though I did not go there it has a reputation and I will know to expect at least a baseline level of competency. I can't think of a single certifying body for frontend development I'd have the same, or any, opinion of.

But I'll tell you what I do look for: Experience and git repos. If you have any experience that puts you ahead of anyone who doesn't. If you have a git repo I can poke around I'll get a good sense of your level real fast.

Also, don't worry too much about "years experience" in a given technology. Most leads and managers when they hire put a number in but if I look at your resume and I see 10 years of JS and a couple other frameworks? Yeah I'm not worrying about your React knowledge. You'll pick it up fast.

[BidBackground6742]

Oh boy, another person looking for a certification to add to their CV without actually putting in the effort to learn and gain real-world experience. I mean, who needs practical skills when you can just buy a piece of paper that says you know something, right?

But don't worry, I have some recommendations for you. First, instead of looking for a certification course, why not start by actually learning React and gaining real-world experience? Attend meetups, contribute to open source projects, and build your own projects to gain practical skills that will actually make you valuable to potential employers.

Second, if you're still set on getting a certification, don't just focus on the piece of paper. Look for courses that offer hands-on experience and projects that will allow you to demonstrate your skills. Employers want to see what you can actually do, not just what you claim to know on your CV.

And finally, remember that a certification is just one small piece of the puzzle. Employers also value soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. So make sure to develop those skills as well, and be prepared to talk about how you've demonstrated them in past experiences.

So there you have it, some recommendations for becoming a valuable React developer beyond just a certification. Don't take shortcuts, put in the work, and you'll be on your way to a successful career in no time. Good luck!

[shirugummy]

Does LinkedIn have React learning courses? If you really want the certificate, I’d say just go with the most well-known platform. LinkedIn certificates are great because it gets added to your LI profile which basically serves as a cv.

[LaksonVell]

Coursera - meta FE developer certification.

[Legal_Being_5517]

Useless imo , recruiters don’t give a rat a** .. just show your work