The army is going to cover the cost of a tech certification for me from a select list.
I’ll be able to pursue it full time for 90 days and during that time I’m also going to wrap up my Bachelor’s of Computer Science degree.
I know knowledge and experience trump certs but’s it’s free, it may help get me through HR, and I get to do it full time.
I’m just stuck on which one to choose. Advice on which to choose and why would be appreciated. My goal is simply to get a fullstack, backend, or any programming job and in the future explore embedded programming.
Certs I’m Considering - Full list in the link
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Python - Certified Associate In Python Programming PCAP
Looking over the test, it’s absurdly easy. I could knock it out in less than 30 days and use the rest of the time for my degree -
Java SE8 Fundamentals
Looks a bit more challenging though I have a curious interest in Java and want to explore it a bit. Also, the job market for Java seems a bit better than Python. -
Some Linux Cert
Some basic mastery of Linux systems seems like it would be helpful for a programmer, but from my short experience in the industry, I never needed it and I’m not sure these courses even teach anything I’ll need as a programmer
My Background - Portfolio Site Linked
www.choxjs.com
- Worked professionally for 1 year as fullstack Node/React dev before the Army
- Have a portfolio with projects in it (my website does not show all of my projects)