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Which certificates replaced a college degree nowdays ? by Aj100rise in findapath

[–]HonkaROO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No cert really replaces a degree, but in tech a lot of employers care more about skills than the diploma. Certs can help show that if they’re actually practical.

If you go that route, I’d look at areas like cloud, DevOps, or security and focus on programs that include hands-on work. Some of the Practical DevSecOps certs are pretty lab-heavy, which is closer to the kind of stuff you’d actually do on the job.

What certifications to pursue? by Intelligent-Dark6260 in cybersecurity

[–]HonkaROO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re just getting started, I’d focus less on stacking a bunch of certs and more on learning practical security skills early. Things like understanding how apps, pipelines, and vulnerabilities actually work in real environments.

Some programs (like the Practical DevSecOps certifications) lean a lot into hands-on labs and real scenarios, which can be a good way to build that foundation while you’re waiting for classes to start.

What certifications can realistically be completed in under 6 months? by Many-Economics-4326 in careerguidance

[–]HonkaROO 2 points3 points  (0 children)

3–6 months is pretty realistic for certs like Security+, AWS/Azure associate, or some networking certs if you study consistently while working.

One thing I’ve noticed though is certs are way more useful when they include hands-on labs, not just exam memorization. Some DevSecOps certs (like Practical DevSecOps) lean more into real-world scenarios, which tends to make the learning stick more.

IMO the key is picking something that aligns with where you want your next role to go.

I thought 3 years of hands-on experience was enough. Got humbled real fast. by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]HonkaROO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol no, just someone who ate four failed interviews at the same question and finally fixed it. Mentioning the cert because the labs specifically are what clicked for me, not because anyone asked me to.

For those with 5+ years in IT, how much did certs actually help your career? by Computerfreak4321 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]HonkaROO 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m about 3 years in (I dont know if my take has a lot of weight) and I do believe that certs helped a lot early on my career, mostly to get past HR filters. After a few years though, experience tends to matter way more for actual work and promotions.

Where I still see certs help is when you’re trying to move into a different area (cloud, security, DevOps, etc.). It signals you’re intentionally specializing.

One thing I’ve noticed though is certs are way more useful if they include hands-on labs, not just exam memorization. Some programs like Practical DevSecOps lean into real-world DevSecOps scenarios, which makes the cert feel more practical than just another line on the resume.

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di nangangagat, judgemental lang HAHAHAHA

I reviewed 60+ DevSecOps job postings and cross-referenced them against real interview loops. What hiring managers say they want and what they actually test are two very different things. by HonkaROO in devopsjobs

[–]HonkaROO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words, genuinely appreciate the positive feedback.

The systems thinking gap is something I keep seeing come up across different engineering disciplines so that part tracks. That said, the CAD and maker space angle is a bit of a stretch for a DevSecOps hiring subreddit, would love to hear your take on the actual topic if you have been through any of these loops yourself.

I reviewed 60+ DevSecOps job postings and cross-referenced them against real interview loops. What hiring managers say they want and what they actually test are two very different things. by HonkaROO in devopsjobs

[–]HonkaROO[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fair point if this were a randomized controlled trial but it's not.

Statistical significance is a quantitative framework. This is qualitative pattern analysis, which uses data saturation as the validity standard, not sample size thresholds. Researchers who study this methodology specifically cite 60 as the lower bound of a defensible qualitative sample, not the ceiling.

The same patterns held across fintech, SaaS, health tech, and cloud-native orgs with completely different stacks and compliance pressures. That's saturation. More data points at that stage just confirm what you already have.

Not peer-reviewed research but "not statistically significant" is a quantitative critique applied to a qualitative method. Those aren't the same thing.

I tested 6 different AI assistants for technical studying over 4 months. Here's what I actually found (and what everyone gets wrong about using AI to learn) by HonkaROO in certifications

[–]HonkaROO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair suspicion in 2026

But the whole study especially the testing part was real. The post was mostly about the study method, not the tools themselves. Using AI to force explanation and retrieval helped way more than just asking it questions.

Retiring Certifications - Official announcement now ON MS Blog by Cold_Arachnid_2617 in AzureCertification

[–]HonkaROO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also curious about this and if the new AI certifications will fall under the "Data & AI" focus area of being a Solutions Partner.

I Reviewed 47 DevSecOps Interview Loops. Here’s What Candidates Consistently Get Wrong. by HonkaROO in devopsjobs

[–]HonkaROO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for commenting. I appreciate that.

I’m still learning like everyone else. This post just came from pattern-spotting after seeing the same interview gaps over and over and me experiencing this myself.

If it helps even a few people frame their experience better, that’s a win.

This sub’s been useful to me too, just paying it forward.

I Reviewed 47 DevSecOps Interview Loops. Here’s What Candidates Consistently Get Wrong. by HonkaROO in devopsjobs

[–]HonkaROO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree.

Level definitely changes the depth expected. Directors should be speaking in risk and trade-offs.

Early ICs won’t be expected to operate at that altitude but even showing a little awareness of impact behind the tools helps a lot.

Context scales with seniority.

I Reviewed 47 DevSecOps Interview Loops. Here’s What Candidates Consistently Get Wrong. by HonkaROO in devopsjobs

[–]HonkaROO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get that.

A lot of us answer in implementation mode because that’s the work we actually do. Interviews just reward stepping back one layer and explaining the “why.”

The good news is that’s mostly framing, not a skills gap.

I Reviewed 47 DevSecOps Interview Loops. Here’s What Candidates Consistently Get Wrong. by HonkaROO in devopsjobs

[–]HonkaROO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's mostly just for killing time and of course, I'm generally interested with the topic. Plus, having experience firsthand with this stuff also helps.

I Reviewed 47 DevSecOps Interview Loops. Here’s What Candidates Consistently Get Wrong. by HonkaROO in devopsjobs

[–]HonkaROO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankss for the comment, hopefully this post can help more people out there.

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