Certification Reviews – Should I get X cert, cert comparisons, cost vs ROI
By C. Thiruvenkatam | Career Research Analyst, careerskillguide.com Published: May 2026 | Data verified: May 2026 AWS-certified engineers in India earn ₹14–26 LPA at the 3–5 year experience level at product companies and GCCs, according to LinkedIn Salary Insights India (April 2026). Azure-certified engineers at the same level earn ₹13–24 LPA. That ₹1–2 LPA difference […]
By C. Thiruvenkatam | Career Research Analyst, careerskillguide.com Published: May 2026 | Data verified: May 2026 The Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate will not get you a data analyst job in India above ₹5 LPA on its own. Paired with Python skills and a portfolio project, it legitimately helps — particularly for non-technical professionals transitioning
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification costs $150 (approximately ₹12,500 at May 2026 exchange rates) and requires 6–10 weeks of serious preparation. LinkedIn Salary Insights India (April 2026) shows AWS-certified engineers earning 18–28% above non-certified peers at equivalent experience levels. Whether that premium justifies the investment depends entirely on which type of engineer