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Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. By Josh Hutcheson · E-Learning Specialist Reviewing online learning platforms since 2019. The 60-second guide: AWS now has TWO ML-related certs: the legacy AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty (MLS-C01) — retired on March 31, 2026 — and the new AWS Certified Machine […]

Last updated: June 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. By Josh Hutcheson · E-Learning Specialist Reviewing online learning platforms since 2019. Update — AZ-204 retires on July 31, 2026. Microsoft is replacing it with AI-200 (Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate). If you have not already booked the exam, there is no longer

Last updated: July 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. By Josh Hutcheson · E-Learning Specialist Reviewing online learning platforms since 2019. Connect on LinkedIn · Review methodology The 60-second guide: The Azure Solutions Architect certification is the AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions exam — Expert-level. Cost $165 USD, 120 minutes, 40-60

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. By Josh Hutcheson · E-Learning Specialist Reviewing online learning platforms since 2019. Connect on LinkedIn · Review methodology The 60-second guide: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is the foundational AWS certification — entry-level, accessible to non-engineers, and the #1 most-earned AWS cert. Exam

Last updated: June 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. By Josh Hutcheson · E-Learning Specialist Reviewing online learning platforms since 2019. Connect on LinkedIn · Review methodology The 60-second guide: Microsoft retired the legacy DP-203 Azure Data Engineer Associate exam in March 2025 and replaced it with DP-700: Implementing Data Engineering Solutions

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. By Josh Hutcheson · E-Learning Specialist Reviewing online learning platforms since 2019. Connect on LinkedIn · Review methodology The 60-second guide: The AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate (DEA-C01) is AWS’s newest associate-level certification, launched in 2024. It validates skills across data ingestion

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. By Josh Hutcheson · E-Learning Specialist Reviewing online learning platforms since 2019. Connect on LinkedIn · Review methodology The 60-second verdict: AWS owns ~31% of the global cloud market and Azure ~24% as of 2026. Both are excellent career bets. Pick AWS if

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. By Josh Hutcheson · E-Learning Specialist Reviewing online learning platforms since 2019 (30+ tested, including Udacity Nanodegrees). Connect on LinkedIn · Review methodology The 60-second verdict: Udacity now offers two Data Engineering Nanodegrees: Data Engineering with AWS (nd027) — intermediate, 39 hrs, the

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. The 60-second verdict: Yes — edX certificates are worth it for the right learner. Verified Certificates from MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, and other top partner institutions carry institutional weight on resumes. MicroMasters and MicroBachelors programs are credit-bearing toward accredited degrees. Is edX worth it

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. The honest answer about Coursera discounts: Unlike most subscription products, Coursera runs real promotional offers regularly — including 40% off Coursera Plus monthly and 20% off annual subscriptions at various points in the year. Plus a real 40% Student Beans student discount, free

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. The 60-second verdict: Yes — Coursera Plus is worth $399/yr if you’ll complete 2+ Professional Certificates or Specializations in a year. The single-Specialization break-even is 5-7 months; anything beyond that is unlimited access for the same price. Skip it if you only want

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. Quick steps: (1) Go to masterclass.com/account/billing; (2) Click Cancel Subscription; (3) Confirm. You’ll keep access through the end of your paid year. To get a full refund, you must request it within 30 days of original purchase — contact MasterClass support directly. Heads