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

Send us Fan MailIn 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.Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already, and leave a review if you’re tuning in on your favorite podcast app!Support the Channel: cash.app/$DebtFreeinIT🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more tech insights and career advice!🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I’m launching The Log Files (coming soon), a weekly newsletter packed with the latest IT insights, exclusive content from my podcast, and much more! If you would like to stay up to date, click here to join https://thelogfiles.beehiiv.com/subscribe*This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commissionNotes & Resources:***************************************************CCNP ENCC 300-440 Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/encc-exam-topicsCisco Certification Roadmaps : https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cisco-certification-roadmapsCCNA Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccna-v1-1-exam-topics*****************************************Listen to Debt Free in IT w/ Mike******************************************Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: Debt Free In IT w/ MikeGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Website: www.debtfreeinitwithmike.comFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email [email protected] provided by Epidemic Sounds. Start your free trial here https://share.epidemicsound.com/vi35vlFollow me on Social Media (When you add me, inbox me and say What's Up!)IG: @debtfreeinitTikTok: @debtfreeinitLinkedin: Michael Bowden *************************************************Book Recommendations****************************************************Audible Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3uQayKfThink and Grow Rich: https://amzn.to/487YtOHThe Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://amzn.to/3T9Kmo5I Will Teach You To Be Rich: https://amzn.to/3HddALlHobonichi 2024 Planner:https://amzn.to/3TWrpWfThe Simple Path to Wealth: https://amzn.to/3UyxnN7*********************************************************************Get Certified (Links to Certification Study Guides)*********************************************************************CCST Networking Study Guide: https://amzn.to/4bxkxEAComptia Cysa+: https://amzn.to/4aQZDQBProject ManagementProject+ Certification Kit :https://amzn.to/3uxZ5yYCisco CCNPCCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/3SmlRmECisco CCNATodd Lammle CCNA Certification Study Guide and Practice Test Kit:https://amzn.to/46olA6pTodd Lammle CCNA Certification Study Guide: https://amzn.to/47IdpmDWendell Odom CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Volume 1 https://amzn.to/46dQD6rWendell Odom CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3LsNPJpNetwork+Network+ All in One: https://amzn.to/3uBYZq3Todd Lammle Network+: https://amzn.to/414pn7OSecurity+Certification Kit: https://amzn.to/46CvKArSecurity+ All In One: https://amzn.to/3QYXcmlCISA CertificationsCISA All In One Exam Guide: https://amzn.to/3RkCcrECISA Study Guide: https://amzn.to/3RndkiPLinux CertificationsLinux+ Study Guide: https://amzn.to/46CwjKzLinux+ All In One:https://amzn.to/3sTIIMBLPIC-1:https://amzn.to/3Support the show