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Thanks to all who responded with some feedback after our first newsletter two weeks ago. It’s always helpful to get the thoughts from our community to help shape content. There were some clear themes, which are outlined below, that we will expand upon over the course of the next few newsletters we publish.
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👋 Welcome to all of our new subscribers (roughly 1000 since April 8). It is a privilege to have you with us on the path to cloud certification.
As an IT Professional, innovation and learning are keys to staying relevant in our industry. As the saying goes, you are either growing or you are dying. And if you are reading this newsletter I suspect you are interested in growing!
Demand for cloud skills has been on the rise, which makes Azure and AWS certifications table stakes for career and salary advancement.
Over the course of several newsletters we have planned, we will dive deeper into the following topics:
The Power of Cloud Certification
Which Certification Path Should You Choose?
From Novice to Cloud Pro - some real life community members’ journeys (would love to profile some of you. Let us know of your interest)
Success Stories (cloud architects, developers, and devops)
Top Study Tips for Azure and AWS Exams
Our main goal with this newsletter is to provide practical insights and actionable advice as you embark on your cloud certification journey. Some of you are further along than others so some content may be basic in nature.
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The Power of Cloud Certification
Both Azure and AWS certifications are highly regarded in the industry. They validate your cloud expertise and demonstrate commitment to learning. Remember, learn or die, right?
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate and individuals use technology. This shift to the cloud brings a number of benefits - flexibility, compute power, scalability, cost effectiveness, etc. - which makes it an attractive choice for businesses of all sizes. Trends like this need people like us to drive this growth and to help advance careers.
Per this IDC article, “…the spending outlook for 2024 is very positive with growth centered on the expectation that cloud-based spending will rebound at a double-digit pace throughout the year."
Long term, IDC predicts global spending on cloud infrastructure will have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% over the 2022-2027 forecast period, reaching $152.0 billion in 2027 and accounting for 68.8% of total compute and storage infrastructure spend.
Employers actively seek certified cloud professionals to manage infrastructure, applications, and data. Certified professionals often earn higher salaries and can lead to competitive compensation packages. Per the Global Knowledge and Payscale survey, earning an Azure certification can lead to salary increases ranging from 10-20% on average compared to non-certified professionals in similar roles. AWS certifications, especially at the associate and professional levels, command a similar earnings boost.
📚️ Additional Learning Links
Remember, the cloud landscape is dynamic, so continuous learning and staying up-to-date are essential. Of course, we want you to consider our premium in-app purchases for Learn Azure (Apple and Google)and Learn AWS (Apple and Google). We have first hand experience and get plenty of user feedback that our practice exams and in-app resources help professionals pass their respective exams, on the first try.
Here are some other learning materials that can also help:
Certify, elevate, and repeat.
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