7 Online Certificates That Make Your Resume Stand Out INSTANTLY

Look, the job market is brutal right now. Companies are getting hundreds of applications for a single position, and you need an edge. And these sevens that I'm about to share, they're like strapping a jet engine to your resume. But here's the deal. I'm not just going to list some random searchs and call it a day. I'm going to tell you exactly why each one of these matters, how to leverage it, and the inside tips that nobody else is talking about. So, if you appreciate me making this type of content, let me know by gently tapping that like button, and let's jump into it. All right, first one we're going to talk about is the Google project management certificate. And let me be real with you, Google could put their name on a course about watching paint dry and employers would still be impressed. And this is the dirty little secret of the certificate and certification and course world. When it comes to CS, only 20% of the value actually comes from the information in theert itself. And 20% might be generous. At least 80% of the value actually comes from the perception of hiring managers and decision makers. So sometimes I'll see comments like, "Oh, this course from this company was better or that C from that company was better." And yeah, the information might be better, but the information is only a tiny percent of the value of aert. What really holds weight is the brand name. And probably the most powerful brand name in the cert industry right now is Google. And this particular one, the Google project management, covers everything from agile and scrum to traditional project management methodologies. And the cool thing is these skills transfer across any industry. Doesn't matter if you're in tech, construction, healthcare, or freaking underwater basket weaving. And here's my pro tip that almost nobody tells you during interviews. Don't just mention that you have this. Come prepared with specific examples of how you'd apply these PM methodologies to their challenges and research the company beforehand. If they're having issues with product launches, then tell them how you'd use agile to improve their process. Make it concrete. Make it real. Now, another thing I'm going to mention about thisert and pretty much all of the other ones that I'm going to mention on this list is they integrate directly with LinkedIn's certification section and they include a digital badge. And you can even upload that you're in the process of taking it onto LinkedIn. So, make sure that you do that because a lot of the time hiring managers and recruiters will actually search using the searchs and that's yet another way that they can discover you. Now, by the way, I'm going to reveal a bunch of really good certificates in this video and many of them you can actually take or audit completely free. But usually if you want to get the certificate itself, it is going to cost you a small amount of money. Corsera, for instance, charges $49 a month. With that being said, I have a master list of courses, certificates, and certifications that are either completely free or extremely affordable. And I update this master list as people try them and report good things and as new ones come out. And you can check out this constantly updating list by clicking the link in the description and the pin comment below. All right, the nextert is the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate. Now, by the way, with these Google professional certificates, they say that it takes 6 months, but in reality, most people report it takes one to two months max to finish it. And usually those people are just doing it part-time with a full-time job on the side. So, this one is a comprehensive dive into data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and even R programming. Now, why is this one special? Because every company on the planet is trying to be data driven right now. Most are failing miserably because they don't have people who actually understand data. But with this on your resume, you're positioning yourself as the solution to their problem. And everybody knows that data is basically the new oil or gold. Like we've seen all kinds of different news updates and articles, etc. online. But here's the real secret sauce. Most data analysts suck at communication. They can crunch numbers all day, but they can't explain what it means to save their lives. And even if they can explain it, it's hard for them to actually communicate it to someone who doesn't understand data. So here's my advice. Focus on translating data insights into business recommendations. Practice explaining complex findings to your non-technical friends until they can actually understand. And again, the certificate has a direct LinkedIn integration. Make sure you always do that. I've gotten feedback from my students before that they've actually taken these Google searchs and recruiters and hiring managers were literally reaching out to them, but that won't happen if you don't put it on your LinkedIn. Oh, and did I also mention that Google has a career certificates network? It's basically a network of over 150 companies that hire people who are grads of these. So, make sure you take advantage of that as well. Quick break. All right, listen. I'm doing something that I've never done before. For the next seven days only, I'm giving away free YouTube channel audits. Something I normally charge $1,000 for. And in this audit, we'll figure out where you are right now, where you want to be. We'll make a plan to get to where you want to be, and then we'll see if we're a good fit to work together or not. But here's the thing. I'm only doing this for one week, and then it's gone forever. And if you're seeing this right now, click the link and book your free audit before spots run out because we'll only be doing this for five people. But only do this if you're serious about growing and making money on YouTube. So yeah, book that call down in the description in the pin comment below and do it fast before the spots run out and we'll see you on the call. Now let's say you took that Google data analytics and then you became a data analyst but you want to level up. Well, the next on the list would be great for that and that is the IBM data science professional certificate. Now this isn't just some random online course. This is IBM, one of the OG tech companies. So putting their name on your resume isn't a bad idea. And this comprehensive program covers everything from basic Python and SQL to advanced machine learning concepts. So why does it stand out? Because every company is drowning in data but desperate for people who can actually make sense of it. And IBM is a heavyweight in the data world. So whether you want to become a data scientist or you just want to show that you understand data science, this is a great start to get. But here's the thing. Don't just complete the modules and think you're done. Real value comes from the capstone project and building out your portfolio. And most people halfass this part. So don't be most people. Take that capstone and use real world data that's relevant to the industry you're targeting. So if you want to work in healthcare, analyze some medical data. Finance, grab some stock market info. Make it relevant. And when the interviewer asks you about your certificate, don't just say, "Yeah, I know Python." Tell them about how you analyze real patient outcomes or predicted market trends. And then show them the projects that you did. That's the difference between getting a thanks for applying email and an actual job offer. And by the way, when it comes to an advanced job like data scientist, theert alone is not going to be enough. You're going to have to work on your portfolio. You're going to have to get experience and it's also a really good idea to network, but it's definitely going to help you and it's going to give you a base skill set. All right, the next one is going to be the meta front-end developer professional certificate. Are you noticing a trend here? Another big company that puts out these and Facebook, I mean Meta is terrible at a lot of things, but their front-end development is actually top tier. So this is a really good company to learn this stuff from. And by the way, the reason these companies actually put theseerts out is because they could not find enough people that had the skill sets that they wanted that were graduating from colleges or boot camps. So they put these out because these are the skills they want people to learn. So it's more than just a hint. So this comprehensive program teaches you HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, all the building blocks of modern websites. But why does this one hit different than the thousands of other searchs out there? Well, because meta-engineers build products used by billions of people every day. And when employers see this on your resume, they know you've been trained according to industry standards that work at massive scale. But listen, because here's where most people screw themselves. They complete the certificate, but they have nothing to show for it. So again, make sure you build out your portfolio. Make it clean, make it responsive, and make it yours. Especially when it comes to front-end development, looks matter because front-end means what the actual customer sees. And when an employer asks about your skills, don't just wave your certificate around. Send them a link to your work and watch their eyes light up. And I've worked with literally thousands of job seekers at this point. One guy, for instance, I talked to just a few weeks ago, he was trying to get a front-end development job and I told him, "Hey, send me your portfolio." He sent me the portfolio and we looked at it live. And when I tried clicking on some of the links, it was private and he had been sending this portfolio to companies for a very long time. So, a lot of people don't even have a portfolio, but it blows my mind that some people that even do have a portfolio don't even look into it. They don't put any thought whatsoever into the looks or how it is. And this guy put so little thought into his portfolio that it wasn't even accessible. So, don't be like that, right? Make sure you make a really good portfolio. Now, you might be watching this and thinking, Shane, you know, all of the ones you're talking about are either tech or business related, and I'm not really interested in tech or business, so why should I take any of these? Well, actually, there's really good certificates outside of tech and business as well. For instance, the John Hopkins genomic data science specialization. Now, this one is data science related, but it's also health related, too. And this is for my people looking to break into biotech, healthcare, or the pharmaceutical industry. Now, this advanced program covers genomic analysis using Python, R, and specialized biioinformatic tools. So, why does it stand out? Two reasons. It's highly specialized knowledge and it has the John's Hopkins name behind it which is one of the most respected medical institutions in the entire world. But don't just sit on this certificate. The biotech industry is all about collaboration and research. So join biioinformatics communities online. Contribute to open source genomic projects even if you're just doing it in small ways. And that will give you a massive edge. Employers in this field don't just want to see your credentials. They want to see that you're actively engaged in the scientific community. But you might be thinking, Shane, I get it. You know, you've got tech, business, you've got healthcare, but I'm not a nerd. I'm an artist. So, why should I get a certificate? Well, there's also the Google UX design professional certificate. And UX stands for user experience. So, it's all about designing beautiful websites, applications, software, or interfaces. But not just beautiful, also functional. And this comprehensive program covers the entire UX process, research, wireframing, prototyping, and testing. And yes, it is another Google search because their design principles are considered industry standard. And here's why this stands out. UX is the perfect blend of creativity and technical skill. And companies are finally realizing that good design isn't just about making things pretty. It's about making products that people actually want to use and come back to over and over again. So, this certificate signals that you understand both sides of the equation. But here's what will really set you apart. Document your entire design process for each project, not just the final designs. Most UX designers just show the finished product and expect people to be impressed. And although that's better than doing nothing, you can do a lot better than that. Employers want to see your thinking. They want to see the messy side, the user research, the ugly first drafts, the iterations based on feedback. So, show them how you think, how you solve problems, not just what you can make. Now, anyone involved in UX design knows that a portfolio is absolutely necessary, right? Portfolios, you 100% have to have one. But most people just show the finished product. They don't show how they got there. So, this is a way that you can set yourself apart. And this certificate gives you access to Google's career certificate employer consortium and integrates with LinkedIn. And those connections can be just as valuable as the skills that you learn. Now, you might be thinking, Shane, I'm in a super niche career path and I know exactly where I'm going and a lot of these certificates don't really apply to me. What's happening, guys, in the editing process of this video and I have an opportunity for a select group of people. So these are people who are serious about growing their personal brand on YouTube. So basically we figured out recently how to grow a personal brand and combine all the upsides of a personal brand with the upsides of automation, right? Using AI, using things like this to basically grow your personal brand 10 times faster, which in the past used to take decades to do, and now you can do it significantly faster. And you can do this to get a better job. You know, we work with beginners that just want to get a better job with their personal brand. You can do this to make money as a side hustle. We work with a lot of people like that. We can do this to make more money. If you already have a side hustle or a small business or if you're already crushing it on YouTube, we can help you crush it 10 times more. We've worked with people like that as well. I mean, I literally can show clients at each level. People that we've gotten from zero to over 10K, zero to like over 30K, uh, from like 1K per month all the way up to 185K per month, from around 30K per month all the way up to over 500K per month. So, literally at every single level, and it works for everyone in every situation. With that being said, we are only working with three to five people and they have to be people who are very serious, right? People who are dedicated to making this work. So, if you think you're that type of person, go ahead and apply down the description and the pin comment below and you can be part of our group of 35 that we help. So, see you there. Have a good one. Well, here's one that will look impressive on just about any resume out there and that's the University of Michigan Python for everybody specialization. And this comprehensive Python program takes you from what the hell is programming to pretty advanced concepts. And it has the University of Michigan's computer science reputation behind it, which is top tier. Now, the reason I like this one so much is because Python is one of the most useful computer programming languages. It can be used in just about every industry or just about every company out there. And Python is really everywhere now. It's not just for tech companies anymore. Finance, healthcare, marketing, literally everyone wants Python skills. So, this certificate shows an employer that you are leveling up, right? You are proactively learning new skills. And this certificate proves that you know what you're doing. But here's the thing that most people miss. Employers don't really care about certificates as much as they care about what you can build. So, commit to your course projects on GitHub. Keep building them after the course is done. A vibrant GitHub profile with actual Python projects is gold. And this is something that I tell my consulting clients all the time. Showcase the work, not just the credentials. Show them the end product, but also show them how you got there. Now, like I said, there are tons of searchs, courses, certifications, etc. out there. Literally probably tens of thousands by this point. And only a small handful of them are actually good and will actually move the needle when it comes to helping you to get a job. But luckily for you, I did all the research for you and I've tried out a bunch of these myself. Plus, I've recommended them to my students and I've gotten a lot of feedback and I have an updated master list of the best ones that are either free or extremely affordable. And you can check that out by clicking the link down in the description and the pin comment below. And also, if you're interested in more entry-level search that can get you a remote job, then check out this video that I made right here.