Students often ask me if gaining a certification like the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate is enough to get them a job. The short answer is that an AWS certification alone will not get you a job. There are several other attributes that play an essential part in kick-starting your AWS career. So does that … Read more
Amazon is still way ahead as the leader in the Cloud Computing market – with Amazon Web Services (AWS) having over 50% share of the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) market. AWS certification is the best way to launch or progress in your cloud computing career. At the end of August 2022, the SAA-C03 exam … Read more
The rapid adoption of cloud computing has seen a significant surge in recent years, partly due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ability to quickly innovate and align costs with changing demands has proven to be a lifesaver for many businesses during these uncertain times. As a result, experts in cloud computing, … Read more
Welcome to the exciting world of cloud computing! In today’s digital landscape, cloud computing has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing the way businesses and individuals access and utilize computing resources. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in cloud computing and obtaining AWS certification, you’ve come to the right place. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll … Read more
You have studied hard and feel confident that you’re ready to book your AWS Certification exam. However, you are not sure where to start and which option is the best for you. Don’t worry! You have come to the right place! In this article, we will walk you through the process of scheduling your AWS … Read more
When it comes to compute options in AWS – the choices are seemingly endless. AWS Lambda is one of the many options available. The distinction of which compute service best suits your needs is however dependent on your use cases and in order to make an informed decision, there are a few things to consider. … Read more
In the fourth quarter of 2022, AWS generated cloud computing and hosting revenues of approximately 21 billion U.S. dollars. With growth as exceptional as this, demand for cloud engineers is understandably increasing at a rapid rate. Training and certification are a great way to get started in the cloud world and with typical salaries exceeding … Read more
Back in 2020, Amazon Web Services launched a new version of the most popular certification in their program, the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate. Many AWS students are wondering what the differences are between the SAA-C01 and SAA-C02 exam. Let’s have a closer look at the SAA-C01 vs SAA-C02 exam versions for this popular AWS … Read more
AWS regularly update their exams with new questions and over time, new services and features creep into the AWS exam question bank. That’s why as an instructor I find it important to periodically retake exams to find out what’s changed and make sure my courses are aligned and up-to-date. I recently retook the AWS Certified … Read more
If you’re planning to kick-start your cloud computing career and earn your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification, you are probably looking for some quality AWS online training resources. Luckily, there is no shortage of information when it comes to AWS training. On the flip side, however, the abundance of … Read more
The AWS Developer Associate exam is one of three AWS certifications at the associate level. This certification is geared towards those who work in development roles using AWS cloud services. If you don’t work as a developer, this might put you off. However, as you’ll learn in this article, this certification is both accessible and … Read more
If you’re a life-long learner like me, this is an amazing time to be alive. We have unprecedented access to inexpensive information. When I first started working in IT over 20 years ago, I primarily learned from books. Free information on the Internet was far more limited, and if I wanted to build a lab … Read more
How awesome is this? You can now take your AWS Cloud Practitioner exam from home. I’ve been working in IT for over 20 years and have taken over 50 IT certification exams, but this was the first time I’ve ever been able to take an exam from home. It was my second time taking the … Read more
Amazon Web Services (AWS) are powering ahead of the competition and easily maintaining their lead and status as the premier provider of cloud computing services. Demand for skilled resources who can build applications in the cloud is increasing every day with a growing skills shortage that needs to be filled. With this growth in jobs, … Read more
Are you looking for AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Training and struggling to find the best courses? As a Solutions Architect working with cloud computing, and an instructor of over 500,000 students, I often get asked for recommendations on the best instructor-led online training and practice exams. This article provides some recommendations for how to … Read more