AWS Certification Journey

Introduction

• Importance of AWS certification for entering the cloud industry.
• AWS certification requires time and effort, especially for newcomers to tech.

Personal Journey

• May 2020: Started an AWS internship in a non-technical team.
• August 2020: Began preparing for the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam; passed with a score of 854 after 3 weeks.
• September 2020 to December 2021: Obtained multiple AWS certifications:
  • September 2020: Solutions Architect Associate
  • November 2020: Developer Associate
  • December 2020: SysOps Associate
  • December 2021: Solutions Architect Professional.

Study Roadmap

Beginning Your Cloud Journey

• Start: Watch introductory videos on cloud computing to understand its benefits.
• First Certification: Cloud Practitioner certification for building foundational knowledge and confidence.

Associate Level Certifications

• Common progression:
  • Solutions Architect Associate
  • Developer Associate
  • SysOps Associate
• Recommended to complete all associate exams as they have overlap and build foundational knowledge for professional and specialty certs.

Professional Level Certifications

• Challenges: More specific and difficult questions.
• Preparation: Hands-on experience through projects or real-world scenarios is essential.

Specialty Certifications

• Focus on specialized domains within AWS.
• Recommended to complete after gaining deeper AWS knowledge from associate and professional certs.

General Tips

• Customize your certification path based on personal and career goals.
• Avoid analysis paralysis: Don't overthink the certification order.
• Focus on building practical skills, not just collecting certifications.

Additional Information

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Conclusion

• Building skills and knowledge from AWS certifications can help in technical interviews and securing cloud-related roles.

Call to Action

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