I am a mid - senior with 3-4 years in Uutsystems development I only have the ODC / O11 Certifications
what would be better to take certifications wise keeping in mind the new Agentic AI certification ?
Hello @Ahmed Moumen,
As a next step, I recommend targeting the Web Developer Specialist O11 certification. Once you obtain it, you can get the ODC version without taking another exam.
Why do I recommend this before moving on to Agentic AI?
First, the Web Developer Specialist builds directly on everything you studied in the Associate certifications for both O11 and ODC, but takes those concepts to a much deeper level. For example, concepts such as Processes that you already studied in O11 are covered in much more detail at the Specialist level. This will strengthen your understanding of the fundamentals rather than simply introducing new topics.
Second, the Agentic AI certification is ODC focused, so you need a solid understanding of how ODC works, particularly concepts such as events, workflows, and the architecture of ODC applications.
As preparation, I recommend following this path:
Web Developer Specialist O11 → Web Developer Specialist ODC → Architecture Specialist ODC → Agentic AI
This way, by the time you start studying Agentic AI, you will already have a strong foundation in ODC architecture and its core concepts. Terms such as events, workflows, and ODC application architecture will already be familiar to you, so you can focus on understanding the AI concepts rather than learning the underlying ODC fundamentals at the same time.
Hi,
It may be worth considering a Tech Lead Certification. It can be a valuable step toward strengthening your leadership skills and supporting your career growth.
Hi, there's no single right answer to that, it depends on which project you're currently working on and what makes the most sense for you to focus on at the moment.
Are you familiar with Adplist? It's a free mentoring website where you can talk to people who can answer your questions in a more targeted way, tailored to your specific situation. There are several champions and MVPs there who can help you.
Regarding your specific question, for example... if you work for a company that only works with ODC, perhaps you should continue on that track and then move on to O11. If your company has both projects (ODC and O11), I would build the foundation of both and then move on.