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Cloud Certification vs. Real-World Experience: What Matters More?
The demand for cloud professionals is skyrocketing, but one common question remains: Are cloud certifications enough, or is real-world experience more important? If you’re trying to break into cloud computing or level up your career, you’ve probably faced this dilemma. In this post, I’ll break down the pros and cons of both, market expectations, salary insights (especially in India), and tips to stand out in the cloud job market.
The demand for cloud professionals is skyrocketing, but one common question remains:
Are cloud certifications enough, or is real-world experience more important?
If you’re trying to break into cloud computing or level up your career, you’ve probably faced this dilemma.
In this post, I’ll break down the pros and cons of both, market expectations, salary insights (especially in India), and tips to stand out in the cloud job market.
