Definitely think Marketo is better learned through hands on experience. I also picked up varying proficiencies of html, css, javascript, jquery and php along the way. You'll only get so far with training from colleagues and the Marketo University. Every business is different and to solve problems at scale and effectively, you need to understand all tools available to you, have creative problem solving, critical thinking and systems thinking. I think proficiency at using Marketo all depends on how long you have been in the thick of using the platform. People will probably disagree with me, but to me, gaining certification after a year or two of using Marketo is more or less a reassurance you've gained a broad standard understanding of Marketo. If you have at least 3 or 4 years of using Marketo, you'd probably have a few key projects you've worked on and I'd be more interested in hearing about your thought processes on why you designed it the way you did.
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