AWS Cloud Practitioner
October 8, 2022
The first AWS certification I pursued was the AWS Cloud Practitioner. I decided to start with the Cloud Practitioner exam because my end goal was the ML Specialty, but wanted to get a feel for the exam structure and take advantage of the 50% off discount code that is offered after you complete an AWS exam. By starting with the Cloud Practitioner exam (which cost $100) I was able to apply my discount to my next exam (the $300 ML Specialty).
The AWS Cloud Practitioner was a good option for me because I had just started a new job and was new to AWS. Although I had worked with Azure and Google Cloud Platform in prior jobs, I wanted to familarize myself with AWS offerings. The Cloud Practitioner was a great overview of AWS services available and I also found that it gave me a good foundation on core services like S3 and EC2 which was helpful in preparing for the specialty exam as well.
This is a foundational level exam, and as such I was able to study for the certification in just a few weeks. The materials I used are linked below:
- Study Guide: 'AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide: CLF-C01 Exam' by Pino Solutions
- Udemy Course: Ultimate AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - 2022
- Udemy Practice Exams: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner- Updated:400+ Questions
