Goal

I have set myself a goal at the start of 2021:

Get my AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification.

First half of the year went past, still no progress. I am doing something about this. I am making it public here at dev.to

Exam Guide

• You can download the exam guide.

From the guide, you should be able to pass the certification exam if you are able to demonstrate knowledge in these areas:

1. Cloud Concepts
   1.1 Define the AWS Cloud and its value proposition
   1.2 Identify aspects of AWS Cloud economics
   1.3 List the different cloud architecture design principles

2. Security and Compliance
   2.1 Define the AWS shared responsibility model
   2.2 Define AWS Cloud security and compliance concepts
   2.3 Identify AWS access management capabilities
   2.4 Identify resources for security support

3. Technology
   3.1 Define methods of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud
   3.2 Define the AWS global infrastructure
   3.3 Identify the core AWS services
   3.4 Identify resources for technology support

4. Billing and Pricing
   4.1 Compare and contrast the various pricing models for AWS
   4.2 Recognize the various account structures in relation to AWS billing and pricing
   4.3 Identify resources available for billing support

The Process

I have signed up at ACloudGuru's course of the same name:

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner by Ryan Kroonenburg

Everyday, I will login to this course and consume at least one video.

Once I get to the end of the course, I have consumed 80+ videos from the course.

A good tip I received from a colleague, once I have finished the course, get a udemy practice exam course.

Once I get consistent passing marks, I am ready to book my aws cloud practitioner exam.

Progress

I made good progress today and finished the introduction bit. A total of four videos.