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I Passed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS CCP) in 3 Days — Here’s How
The “Why”
As someone who is making his first foray into Tech, I am always looking for ways to give me an edge, and demonstrate that I have the ability to learn new things quickly and effectively. I have been advised several times recently to look into sitting for a Cloud certification. Due to the fact that AWS is the industry-leading Cloud Services Provider (edging out Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud), I decided that the AWS CCP was a good place to start.
The Certification
Now, one important thing to mention is that this certification demonstrates a foundational understanding of Cloud principles, AWS Services, and other aspects of the Infrastructure as a Service platform that AWS offers, including billing, pricing, and security. It is the first step in achieving higher certifications, such as the Solutions Architect Associate, which is my next target. It does not, by any stretch, mean that you are an “expert” at AWS. The sheer number of services that AWS and its Partners offer is astounding, and definitely made my head spin.
There are no requirements for taking the exam in terms of prior certifications or experience — anyone willing to put in the time and effort, and pay the $100 fee, can pursue this certification. You can learn more about AWS Certifications here.
Preparation
In the spirit of channeling my former, collegiate approach to studying, I decided to go all in. I studied for about 20–25 hours over the course of 3 days in order to prepare. The exam makes it clear — you either understand the question and know the answer, or you don’t. Guessing on this one proves difficult.
As always, I scoured the web for resources, and found some truly inspiring mentors willing to share their knowledge and experiences. Below, I will list the resources. Per my typical approach, I consumed as much as I could, and created a formidable pile of notes in the process. I will attach links to those as well.
Note: there are many opinions about what is necessary to actually “pass” this exam. However, I found that using a few trusted resources does the trick just fine. Additionally, I don’t recommend taking the…
