Does coursera certification even do anything to help individuals stand out ?
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I just graduated with my bachelor's in computer science at 26. I had a good GPA, but it took me a few extra years to get through the program for various personal reasons. My main concern right now is the age gap. Since I'm starting my career a few years behind the typical age group, I'm worried I might never catch up financially or professionally. Will companies view my age as a red flag for entry-level roles, and does starting later cap my ultimate career trajectory?
I keep blowing past my own estimates, and I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to get more accurate. Every time I think I've scoped something out, the actual work takes way longer than I planned. What's helped you close the gap between what you think something will take and how long it really ends up being?
I previously worked at a credit union where software developer salaries were way under market ($50k–$60k), prompting me to leave and triple my income. I later discovered that the chief of technology hired a former developer and close friend as a remote, part-time contractor at a triple-digit hourly rate. This individual maintains a separate full-time job and works completely flexible hours, 20-40 hours. This feels like blatant cronyism. Is there any recourse?
Opinions on that are all over the map, of course. I think certifications are not a guarantee of anything. But they can show that you made an effort to learn things, and for that they can't hurt you any.
I took a Udemy class and learned skills I needed for a promotion. It was more helpful for answering interview questions than the actual cert but everything helps!
This is the key I think. These courses will help you answer questions on the interview even though yoh may not have work experience. I say it's a very low percentage of resumes get picked out solely because you have these course certifications. It's really the total resume. But, the courses will help you feel a little more confident when answering questions on the interview
Coursera I believe gives you lab work or projects to submit. That alone would me more comfortable seeing that cert than something like linked in or plural sight since you could literally just watch videos
I have a C++ cert through LinkedIn Learning. I watched all the videos and worked on the projects. But I didn't have to submit assignments really. I dont think it was even graded by an instructor. The course was okay, I already knew C++ and the cert was just to refresh my skills. The classes I took in undegrad and grad schools were way more involved. I work at Ford through a talent agency. Coursera is offerred as a part of tuition reimbursement if you're direct with Ford. So my boss values certifications at Ford.
I don't know that it will necessarily give you an advantage or make you stand out but it is usually good information to know.
What do you think? Your question is leading - I assume you have an opinion
Truly not sure. I see it’s 50% off promo but not sure if it’s worth it.
By itself I don’t think so unless you apply that knowledge to do something in your job