Certifications....do I need them?

I was an instructor for 12 years with 21 certifications, teaching a variety of technology and cybersecurity boot camps, which would then have a certification test after the class. I was a certifed instructor for Microsoft, Comptia and ECCouncil, teaching certification boot camps for Microsoft Server, Net+, Sec+, Certified Ethical Hacker and various other ones. Throughout my years teaching these classes, I got a good understanding of how these play into the actual industry. Also, as a Penetration Tester for a couple of companies I understand the practicality of these certifications. This video goes over my opinons on certifications and how they relate to the practicality of the industry you are looking to go into.

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