I have colleagues at MSPs who have never used linux in their lifetime. The linux foundation offers certificates and the LPI linux certificates are another option. Even in enterprise IT, linux is seen as a mythical animal that is unheard of and can only be managed through the terminal. active directory has a gui. yes it causes friction and fear because it’s not reassuring like a gui is.

The decline of entry level jobs coincides with a rise in the number of senior level jobs across industries, especially project management