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How did I prepare for to pass Amazon Web Service (AWS) Cloud Practitioner Exam
Disclaimer: This blog post does not contain any information or any actual question from the exam that should not be shared
This Friday, I visited a certified exam site to take AWS (Amazon Web Service) Cloud Practitioner exam and passed on my first try. Although I cannot share any actual question from the exam besides the sample questions in the official AWS Cloud Practitioner website, I will elaborate on my motivation, how I prepared for it, and what my experience has been like.
My motivation to take AWS certification exam
For me, I don’t consider these type of certifications as neither a golden key to get hired by your dream companies nor a necessary requirement that shows I really know about these subjects. After taking few certification exams like Red Hat Linux System Administrator and Red Hat OpenShift exam, I know that these tests are just ways that you can revisit where you are at the moment and to further reinforce learning to grow yourself.
In some companies, especially for some companies in oversea, getting certified in these certifications can matter more or even necessary to get hired. And in some IT fields like networking and security, these certifications seem almost necessary to prove that you…