I've looked at the Google certificate before but didn't find it enticing enough to spend the effort to earn it.<p>Rather, I'm spending time now on a handful of certificates:<p><pre><code> * PCCSA (Palo Alto)
* Security+
* CCNA
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For me, the value of these certificates involves the introduction of topics that I don't already read about on here and elsewhere. Management processes (risk, evaluation, etc.) and other items are my weakpoint, so that is something I can gain.<p>Now, the upcoming Google certifications look interesting. Depending on cost I may look at those and see what the material covers.<p>In the end, though, I feel that the most helpful and useful information I can find comes from blogs and from deep within comment chains. Certificates will mostly help with HR and filling in some non-technical knowledge gaps.