If you’re a software developer or architect, you might wonder if programming certifications are still worth the effort, especially in the era of rapid AI-driven evolution. The short answer is, it depends. “Certifications are shifting from a checkbox to a compass. They’re less about proving you memorized syntax and more about proving you can architect systems, instruct AI coding assistants, and solve problems end-to-end,” says Faizel Khan, lead AI engineer at Landing Point, an executiv...