Datadog Certification - Are Engineers Just Jumping Through Hoops?

Are We Just Well-Trained Dogs?#

I was checking out Datadog’s certification program, thinking about how it might help DevOps professionals improve their skills.

And then, I saw this illustration on their website—dogs jumping through hoops.

At first, I laughed. But then I thought… wait a minute.

So if I want to learn Datadog, if I want to get certified, if I want to prove my skills in observability…

Am I just a dog in training?

Jumping Through Hoops for a Badge#

Look at the metaphor. Dogs on a racetrack, performing tricks, jumping through hoops.

And who are these dogs supposed to represent? Us.

• Engineers
• Customers
• Anyone trying to master Datadog

We’re running, jumping, performing tricks… all for what?

A Credly badge to show off on LinkedIn?

Training to Be a “Good Datadog”#

Want to prove you understand logs? Jump.

Want to monitor metrics? Jump higher.

Want that official certification? Jump through the final hoop!

And the best part?

You pay $100 to be trained like a good Datadog.

Flexing Your New Status#

Once you pass the exam, you can proudly display your Datadog-certified badge on LinkedIn.

Imagine the conversation with recruiters:

“Wow, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform… and oh, look! A Datadog-certified agility expert!”

Maybe we should update our job titles? “Senior DogOps Engineer”

The Serious Takeaway#

Jokes aside, Datadog is a powerful tool and certifications can be valuable.

But let’s be real—maybe they could have picked a better metaphor?

Engineers aren’t circus animals.

We’re not jumping through hoops for treats.

Datadog, I’m NOT a dog.

What Do You Think?#

If you’ve taken a Datadog certification, did you feel like an obedient pup by the end?

Drop a comment below—or better yet, tell me if they gave you a treat after you passed!

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