You Can Get with This or You Can Get with That: Certifications or Experience

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In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest debates in IT—Certifications vs. Experience. Which one should you focus on, and how does each impact your career? From landing entry-level jobs to advancing into senior roles, I break down when certifications might give you the edge and when experience really shines.

Plus, I share the results from a poll where you, the viewers, weighed in on what’s more valuable in the field of tech.

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Notes & Resources:

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CCNP ENCC 300-440 Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/encc-exam-topics

Cisco Certification Roadmaps : https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cisco-certification-roadmaps

CCNA Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccna-v1-1-exam-topics


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