222: Why Getting Data Certifications Is An AWFUL Idea

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – They don't matter in industry

02:51 – Instructions, not problems

04:48 – A fake finish line

06:21 – The opportunity cost

07:54 – When a cert is worth it

08:21 – The SPN method