My $8,000 Investment in Online Certifications: Was it Worth It?

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Chan With A Plan, Max shares his personal experience of spending $8,000 on various online certifications to advance his career. He discuss the reasons why he decided to make this investment and what he hoped to gain from it. He will also provide a detailed breakdown of the different certifications he obtained, the time and effort required to complete them, and the cost involved.

Moreover, he talks about the challenges he faced along the way and how he overcame them. He also reflects on the value of these certifications in terms of career growth, job opportunities, and salary increases. Finally, He provides his honest opinion on whether or not this investment was worth it, and offer some tips and insights for anyone considering pursuing online certifications for career advancement.

TIMESTAMPS

• [01:16] Max’s first time investing in a online certification program
• [01:33] Pivoting into marketing
• [03:08] Padding the resume
• [03:54] Getting into Digital Marketing
• [04:40] From marketing to product management
• [06:07] Building his career coaching business

 

RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS

• Chan With A Plan
• Max Chan on Social Media