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Jess Feldman, content manager for Course Report, met with Edgar Ayala virtually to talk about his experience with a university IT bootcamp. Ayala is a recent alum of UT Arlington’s Cloud Engineering Bootcamp powered by QuickStart (watch the full video here). 

Microsoft announced major changes to its existing azure certification path in 2018. The announcement was known as the era of modern technology. Changes made to the certifications were made to ensure that the azure certifications were more role-based. In line with the announcement, Microsoft retired some of its Microsoft azure exams at the end of 2019.

The field of information technology is as broad as the ocean, and for a beginner enthusiastic about learning or starting an IT career, profitably navigating through the murky waters of

Most people who are in the IT industry contend that certifications are of no benefit, and it shouldn't be a factor to determine the potential value of an employee. This argument may look valid, but IT certifications do have a role to play in determining an individual's technical expertise. Obtaining a certification in a particular field shows that an individual can be capable of taking on complex tasks. It also helps in understanding what needs to be done to achieve the set goals of an organization. An individual with certification is guaranteed to be current in the latest technical knowledge. This is a prerequisite for the current changing world of technology.