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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