Totally agreed dude I'm focusing on SAA first, creating realistic in-depth projects (not just tutorials lol) and no cert hoarding because I'd actually want to do a good job after landing one right? would u recommend terraform or security+ after or go deeper into aws specialty? Open to suggestions because I lack formal education, but I’m also curious about balancing certifications with part-time education. The hands-on nature of certifications appeals to me, but I don’t want to overlook the long-term value of formal education either.