Having some time to study for some smaller certifications like the Linux Essentials certification and the AZ-900 will help pay dividends to my future goals. I am looking to study for these certifications in addition to the CCST: Networking and Network+ certifications. I am studying these ones to get some out of the way and do some more important certifications like the AZ-700. The AZ-900 is one of the ones that I am working on to get this Azure networking certification.
I am planning on at least working on the four certifications next year to get a better base for cloud networking on Azure. The Cisco certifications that I am planning on getting later will provide a networking core to my main skill set. I am wanting to pass some certifications like the CCNA and DevNet Associate in addition to studying for and taking the CCNP ENCOR exam.