# 222: Why Getting Data Certifications Is An AWFUL Idea

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Podcast: [Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST](https://stenobird.com/podcast/data-career-podcast-helping-you-land-a-data-analyst-job-fast-3481722)
Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://datacareerpodcast.captivate.fm/episode/222
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