Hey everyone! I'm gearing up to take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam and would love some advice from those who have succeeded. I'm looking for recommendations on study materials, courses (both free and paid), and platforms that really help beginners grasp AWS concepts rather than just cramming for the test. Additionally, I'm interested in where to find quality practice questions or mock exams. Any tips or strategies on preparing, along with common mistakes to steer clear of, would be super helpful too. I'm aiming for a thorough understanding so I can approach the exam confidently. Thanks a lot!
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I found A Cloud Guru really helpful for learning. I made flashcards from my notes, signed up for a free AWS account to experiment, and took practice tests to reinforce my learning. It definitely helped solidify my understanding.
Tutorial Dojo is a great resource for studying, and I definitely think the small investment in their practice exams is worth it. I recently passed my exam and used AI tools to quiz me randomly, along with making Quizlet flashcards. I also completed the free training offered on the AWS website, which was super helpful!
I passed the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam as a complete newbie by following Adrian Cantrill's free videos on YouTube and practicing with the quizzes on Tutorials Dojo daily for about two weeks. It felt a bit overwhelming initially, but once I started making simple notes for each service, everything started to make sense. Just stay consistent, and you'll do great!
I checked out his channel too! Could you specify which playlists or video topics to focus on for the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam?
Adrian Cantrill is fantastic! His explanations are clear and avoid the jargon overload. I found that using the AWS free tier to explore the services directly really helped me understand things compared to just memorizing for the exam.