How NOT to Get Tech Certs in 2024

Explore the unconventional path: A humorous dive into avoiding tech certification success

Usman Aslam
3 min readJan 1, 2024
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Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! It’s your pal Usman, the guy who’s been there, done that, and maybe failed a bit too.

Today, let’s chat about something crucial — how NOT to get those shiny tech certifications in 2024.

Yeah, you heard me right. While others are racing to the top, I’m here to share my personal guide on taking the scenic route to avoid certification success.

Buckle up, because we’re diving deep into seven surefire ways to mess it up big time.

Feel free to explore and save the curated lists included at the end of this story. Follow me for future stories and subscribe for email updates.

1. Procrastinate Like a Pro

Who needs deadlines anyway? If you’re aiming to avoid tech certifications, make procrastination your best friend.

Forget about setting study schedules or making plans.

Just tell yourself, “I’ll do it tomorrow,” and watch those certification dreams fade away into oblivion.

2. Dabble in Everything, Master Nothing

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Usman Aslam

Ex-Amazonian, Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS, 12x AWS Certified. ❤️ Tech, Cloud, Programming, Data Science, AI/ML, Software Development, and DevOps. Join me 🤝