My manager keeps telling me to get more AWS certs, but I learn way better by actually building stuff and fixing things when they break. I've been working with cloud systems for 3 years, but I only have one cert. Does having more certs help you get better roles down the road? Or do hiring managers mostly just want to hear about real projects you've worked on and problems you've solved?

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I do think they can help your career, but I don't think they are the most important thing. If your manager is pushing you to do it, I would try at least.

The thing about certifications is that they're never a guarantee of anything. They may not get you a better job, but they do as the name implies, they certify that you've learned things and have competence in a specific area. The encouragement by your manager might be worth taking seriously.

It depends on the company... Some companies have requirements to let you move on or get raises, so if your manager is telling you to get the certifications and they are aware of your projects, you could ask how important the certifications are for your career growth. I think both are important, but some companies value one more than the other.

Your question gives me insight into your proper role. The AWS certifications are to learn what needs to be created and doesn't exist yet (the role of an engineer). Learning by fixing what others have already created makes you a technician (or supertech), perhaps you've just identified your career path.

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