# Mode: training — Training Evaluation

For each course/cert the candidate asks about, evaluate across 6 dimensions:

| Dimension | What it evaluates |
|-----------|-------------------|
| North Star alignment | Does it move closer to or away from the goal? |
| Recruiter signal | What do HMs think when they see this on a CV? |
| Time and effort | Weeks x hours/week |
| Opportunity cost | What can't they do during that time? |
| Risks | Outdated content? Weak brand? Too basic? |
| Portfolio deliverable | Does it produce a demonstrable artifact? |

## Return One Of These Verdicts

- **DO IT** → 4-12 week plan with weekly deliverables and scoreboard
- **DON'T DO IT** → better alternative with justification
- **DO IT WITH TIMEBOX** (max X weeks) → condensed plan, essentials only

## Apply This Priority Order

Training that improves credibility in "production-grade AI":
1. Evals and LLM testing
2. Observability and monitoring
3. Cost/reliability trade-offs
4. AI governance and safety
5. Enterprise AI architecture