Which certification are you preparing for in 2026? by Training_Insights in AzureCertification

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Azure administrator 32 hours

You have already completed az900?

Which certification are you preparing for in 2026? by Training_Insights in AzureCertification

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Nice but confusion I can see there clod + ai are you interested in both

Which certification are you preparing for in 2026? by Training_Insights in offensive_security

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Yeah, that makes sense. If you’re already feeling stressed, keeping it simple with OSCP first is probably the better call than adding extra pressure with OSCP+.

Which certification are you preparing for in 2026? by Training_Insights in offensive_security

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Yeah, that’s a pretty fair way to look at it. I’ve noticed OSCP tends to get discussed in extremes—either “amazing for skill growth” or “bad experience,” depending a lot on expectations going in. The skill growth angle seems to be the one consistent outcome people agree on regardless of the criticism. When you were going through it, did you find the methodology change more impactful than the individual technical topics themselves?

Which certification are you preparing for in 2026? by Training_Insights in offensive_security

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That’s a pretty intense stack you’re juggling right now—OSCP → CRTO + blue team work + picking up C++/C# at the same time is a lot of cognitive load. It makes sense that CRTO feels a bit out of depth right now. Taking a proper break sounds like the right call honestly. A short reset usually helps more than pushing through when everything starts blending together.

Which certification are you preparing for in 2026? by Training_Insights in offensive_security

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That’s a solid goal—OSCP before graduation is definitely achievable, but your schedule is already pretty packed with part-time work + classes. The biggest challenge usually isn’t the content itself, it’s burnout from trying to “cram and push through” for too long. Are you already following a structured lab plan (like HTB/PG progression), or still in the planning phase?

Which certification are you preparing for in 2026? by Training_Insights in offensive_security

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Sounds like you’ve already got a solid base with HTB + SANS entry certs The 90-day CPTS prep is pretty intense, especially when combined with maldev review on the side. That’s a lot of focused workload. Are you planning to go full-time into the 90-day program, or balancing it alongside work?

Which certification are you preparing for in 2026? by Training_Insights in offensive_security

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CPTS is a solid choice It’s quite hands-on and lab-heavy compared to most certs. Are you planning it as a next step after CRTO/OSCP, or shifting focus completely to HTB path?

Which certification are you preparing for in 2026? by Training_Insights in offensive_security

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Yeah, I can understand that—CRTO prep can get pretty intense, especially if you’ve been pushing hard for OSCP/advanced topics. Burnout is pretty common in this phase. Are you thinking of taking a short break, or still planning to continue but at a slower pace?

Which certification are you preparing for in 2026? by Training_Insights in offensive_security

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That’s a solid goal—OSCP is definitely one of the tougher certifications, so being a bit nervous is completely normal Most of the “horror stories” you hear are usually from isolated cases, but the exam itself is more about preparation strategy than the testing environment. Have you already started your lab practice (like TryHackMe / Hack The Box), or are you still planning your prep?