What next after a good Azure Certification?

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An Azure certification is a great accomplishment that demonstrates your knowledge and expertise in working with Azure services and solutions. However, it's important to consider what your next steps should be to maximize the value of your certification and advance your career. In this blog post, we'll explore some strategies and options for what to do next after earning a good Azure Certification.

Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to advance to the next level, these tips can help you stand out in the competitive Azure job market and continue to grow your skills and expertise. Learning Azure and earning an Azure Certification can be a valuable asset for anyone looking to start or advance their career in cloud computing and related fields.

Azure Certification is significant because it attests to your proficiency in using Microsoft Azure, one of the most popular cloud computing platforms utilized by companies and organizations all over the world. The ability to develop, install, and manage Azure solutions and services are shown by receiving an Azure Certification, which may make you stand out in a crowded employment market and lead to new career prospects.

Azure Certification can also help you win the trust of prospective employers and clients who may be searching for experts with demonstrated Azure abilities and competence.




Obtain Real-World Experience

Having real experience is just as essential as having a theoretical understanding of Azure services and solutions, which you can show by getting an Azure Certification. Consider acquiring practical experience by helping out nonprofit organizations that require assistance with their Azure deployments or working on real-world initiatives. You may hone new abilities that will be helpful in your profession by applying your knowledge to real-world situations.

You can also think about pursuing an internship or an apprenticeship with an Azure-using company. You may get useful knowledge and exposure to various Azure solutions, tools, and practices through these possibilities.




Concentrate on a Particular Field

It's hard to be an expert in every service and solution provided by Azure, and it provides a wide variety of them. Think about specializing in a particular aspect of Azure, such as security, artificial intelligence, or data analytics. This can help you become a go-to expert in that area and differentiate yourself from other Azure professionals.

You can specialize by enrolling in extra classes and earning certificates that are specific to your area of interest. These can show your dedication to lifelong learning and progress while also assisting you in developing a deeper grasp of the particular methods and tools employed in that field.




Sign up for Azure Communities

Joining Azure communities is a terrific way to connect with other professionals and keep current on industry trends. You may be able to network with other Azure experts through these forums, exchange information and ideas, and discover fresh tools and methods.

You can join a variety of Azure communities, including the Microsoft Tech Community Azure community, the Azure subreddit, and the Azure User Group. You may also think about going to conferences and events related to Azure, like Microsoft Ignite, to network with other experts and get knowledge about the most recent advancements in the industry.




Create a blog or YouTube channel for yourself

An excellent method to display your knowledge about Azure and establish thought leadership is to launch your own blog or YouTube channel. You may establish yourself as an authority in the industry and draw in prospective employers or clients by producing high-quality material that instructs and informs readers about Azure.

You can begin by writing tutorials, how-to manuals, or opinion pieces on issues related to Azure that catch your attention. You may also discuss your observations and learnings from actual Azure implementations. You may grow a following and position yourself as a respected figure in the Azure community by constantly creating high-quality material.




Considering Continuing Education

Although obtaining an Azure Certification is an excellent accomplishment, it's crucial to maintain studying and developing your abilities. Think about continuing your education in fields like computer science, data science, or cybersecurity that are relevant to Azure. This can broaden your knowledge of the concepts and technology that underlie Azure solutions and help you become a more well-rounded professional.

Additionally, to further set yourself apart and show that you are dedicated to lifelong learning and progress, you can think about getting an additional degree, such as a Master's or Doctorate.




Benefits of earning an Azure Certification




Getting an Azure Certification has several advantages, such as:

Using your knowledge to prove it: Obtaining an Azure Certification verifies your understanding of and proficiency in working with Microsoft Azure, one of the top cloud computing platforms utilized by companies and organizations throughout the world. This may make you stand out in a crowded employment market and show prospective clients or employers that you have the knowledge and experience necessary to create, implement, and maintain Azure solutions and services.

Improving your career prospects: Gaining new employment possibilities and raising your earning potential are both possible with Azure Certification. With Azure Certification on your CV, you may stand out from the competition as many organizations demand or prefer individuals with it.

Increasing your knowledge and skills: Getting ready for the Azure Certification can provide you with a greater grasp of Azure's services and products as well as allied technologies like networking, storage, and security. This might broaden your professional horizons and enhance your capacity for problem-solving.

Getting involved in a community: Azure Certification can help you become involved with a group of experts who are passionate about working with Azure and share your interests. You may have the chance to connect with others in this community, exchange information and ideas, and pick up new skills.




Conclusion

Obtaining an Azure Certification is a noteworthy achievement that shows your proficiency with Azure services and solutions. To continue developing your talents and expanding your career, it's crucial to think about what you should do next.

You can keep differentiating yourself and standing out in the crowded Azure employment market by getting real-world experience, specializing in a certain area, joining Azure groups, creating your own blog or YouTube channel, and going back to school.

Save the Children PH Joins Global Call to End Physical and Humiliating Punishment of Children

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About 42 million Filipino children do not have full legal protection from all forms of violence specifically in places where they should be safe such as the homes. The Philippines joins 134 countries all over the world that’s bereft of a legislation to curb physical and humiliating punishment against children. Dahlia, not her real name, from Parañaque would scream each time her mother burns her arm with mosquito coil for household chores left undone. Whenever Dahlia passes by her mother’s stall in the market, she often hears her mother gossip about her to other vendors calling her a “prostitute” for coming home late. She ran away from home when her stepfather strangled her just because her radio was playing loud. She lived temporarily with friends until her boyfriend got her pregnant. At 16, she will soon give birth to a baby she is not ready to care for.

Sadly, but true, Dahlia’s case is but one of the many children in the country whose lives took a downright spiral because the caregivers expected to protect them were the abusers. In situation like this, the government is expected to provide protection and security for the most vulnerable members of our society, our children. However, the Philippines has yet to pass a policy on the protection of children against physical and humiliating punishment, as an agreed target among member-nations to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals of 2015.

“We join the clamour of children for protection from punishment that hurt, humiliate, and denigrate them. We appeal to our legislators to pass ‘The Positive Parenting of Children's Act’ (Senate Bill 2036),” said Atty. Alberto Muyot, CEO of Save the Children Philippines.

SB 2036, authored by Hon. Risa Hontiveros in the Senate, aspires to assist Filipino parents in adopting parenting methods that align with healthy child development and effective parenting. The method will ensure the rights of children are respected, especially their right to a life free from all forms of violence, including physical, humiliating, and degrading forms of punishment.

Save the Children explains that only one in seven children globally are protected by laws against physical and humiliating punishment which is the most common form of violence against children.

Physical and humiliating punishment of children often happens at the hands of parents, teachers and caregivers. Every year, thousands of children die as a result of violence at home, at school and other settings, and many more are seriously injured.

Many forms of violence against children would be considered torture if they were carried out on adults. It can include smacking, but can also involve kicking, shaking, burning, and forcing children to stay in uncomfortable positions. It also includes humiliating treatment which belittles the child.

Support Save the Children Philippines’ advocacy work on children! For opportunities for partnerships, please email supportercare@savethechildren.org.

WWF Philippines announces 15 qualified cities for the OPCC 2023-2024

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The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines announces the 15 qualified cities for the One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) 2023-2024, the flagship activity of the One Planet Cities (OPC) Program.

Since the official launch of OPCC 2023-2024 last March 30, several cities have already expressed their interest in joining the project. The cities of Baguio, Davao, Dipolog, Legazpi, Makati, Muntinlupa, Ormoc, San Carlos (Negros Occidental), San Fernando (La Union), Santa Rosa, Tagum, and Zamboanga are returning for OPCC 2023-2024. Furthermore, Catbalogan City and Naga City (Camarines Sur) have rejoined the program since their last participation in 2017-2018. The new city to complete the roster of this cycle is Puerto Princesa.

The OPCC aims to help cities develop the most effective climate mitigation and adaptation practices and to disseminate these practices globally. Participating cities will be uploading their local emissions, targets, plans, and climate actions. The submitted data is evaluated using the OPCC’s Assessment Framework and its scoring criteria that will focus on (a) assessed GHG emissions and risks from climate change, (b) mitigation targets and adaptation goals, (c) climate action plans, (d) implementation of strategies and/or actions, and (e) results-based monitoring. As part of the challenge process, WWF reviews cities’ plans against good practice climate action planning criteria and assesses whether their targets align with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5 °C. The best performing cities will then be put forward to an international jury of experts that chooses the national and global winners.

A customized strategic feedback report will also be provided to each participating city that will showcase the city’s climate journey and high level action-based advice based on the latest IPCC report. This report contains an assessment of whether their city’s climate targets are aligned with their fair share of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, whether mitigation actions align with main emissions sectors and whether adaptation actions map effectively to climate risks.

WWF-Philippines, along with their technical partner ICLEI Southeast Asia, will be guiding the participating Philippines cities on their reporting to the CDP-ICLEI Track.. A series of capacity-building workshops and consultations will be conducted to support furtherthe cities’ climate action and mitigation plans and their alignment towards the 1.5°C target.

“We truly appreciate the continued commitment of these city governments in leading the charge in addressing climate change and low-carbon development. Through their engagement in this initiative, we also aim to guide them in strengthening their local policies and action plans through data transparency, collaborative partnerships and community engagement.” said WWF-Philippines One Planet Cities Project Manager Imee Bellen.

For the next two years, WWF-Philippines will work closely with the participating cities to assist them in acting as transformation catalysts, implementing integrated and inclusive plans in line with 1.5 °C, while ensuring urban resilience, and unlocking individual and collective climate actions. Other local activities are also planned that will involve urban stakeholders such as youth, educators, private organizations and city representatives.