Is it necessary to complete certifications in the recommended order?

I started with 2 Python certifications, as was planning to focus more on data analysis branch and because I was familiar more in depth with Python. Then I learned that for a data analysis job I may also need SQL and Excel, which may be more important than Python.
Then I also started Responsive Web Design certification, to start in the recommended order of completion, and may proceed but I don’t know how long it may take to get to the Relational Databases and PostgreSQL certification.

Can I try certifications out of order (like focusing more on Python and PostgreSQL)?

yes you can but you may struggle with some concepts if you are completely new to coding.

Should I complete all of the coding challenges in order?

We’ve put a lot of thought into how we introduce concepts. But you’re free to jump around.

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Like, for example, which concepts? I am not new, but have little practice.

for eg you may struggle with networking concepts or operating system concepts.