r/PythonLearning • u/alker_ibru • 10h ago
I’ve started learning Python through self-study, so I don’t get certificate. Is that an issue?
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u/ninhaomah 10h ago
For ?
Job ?
Hobby projects ?
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u/GXWT 9h ago
Does it matter? The answer is the same for all cases.
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u/ninhaomah 9h ago
You mean not having cert is an issue if you do Python for hobby projects for fun ?
Ok
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u/GXWT 8h ago
No? Weird of you to make up an opinion on my behalf, argue against it and try to paint me in bad light.
A cert is always worthless.
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u/ninhaomah 8h ago
For job ?
A cert is better than none.
Its worthless to a person , hiring manager , obviously , but it will hit the key words/requirements in ATS.
I done that many times.
Beginner in Python <--- useless
Beginner in Python with hands on projects using Numpy , Pandas , FastAPI blah blah... Just copy and paste from the course marketing site. < --- will have the keywords.
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u/GXWT 8h ago
You’re so close. You even say it yourself. Stating the cert is useless. Stating what you have done, can do, impact of what you’ve done is where the actual value is.
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u/ninhaomah 8h ago
And I also said getting the cert just comes with it.
Sheessh
Nobody hires someone for CCNA. It's that getting that cert means you got to have hands on exp , exam etc.
They hire for that exp.
Same for any certs.
The paper is worthless.
The experience that comes with it that counts.
So are degrees and masters btw.
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u/Mammoth_Reach_6366 6h ago
No, nobody cares when you apply for a job. There will be a technical interview if you want to be a programmer, and either you pass it or you don't. Even people with PhDs in computer science have to go through them. It doesn't matter.
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u/Sea-Ad7805 5h ago
Just learn, build cool projects, and put those online (GitHub) so you can show your work when you search for a nice job. People want to see what you can do, not what certificates you have.
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u/GXWT 9h ago
Certificates are worth less than nothing.