AWS cloud is the world's largest public cloud service provider with an extensive global network of servers and unmatchable services.
Now the question is WHAT EXACTLY IS A CLOUD? and WHAT IS THE USE OF CLOUD?
If you are very new to the tech world or a fresher or a non-technical person, then you might be wondering, what is a CLOUD..?
A public cloud is a type of computing where resources are offered by a third-party provider via the internet and shared by organizations and individuals who want to use or purchase them. This is the standard definition of Cloud.
In simple words, A public cloud is a group of servers that can be accessed by users from a remote location using the internet. These servers are managed and maintained by a company and you will pay only for the services that you use for a certain duration.
You can rent out servers to run your desired task for a duration of time and stop using them whenever you feel to stop. Amazing isn't it.??
Now the natural question is how to learn about Cloud.? There are so many courses, contents, and documentation available online which is very informative but the problem is there is no step-by-step guide on how and where to start.
To solve this problem I am providing a detailed Guide with links, using which you can learn and attain skills to enter into THE CLOUD WORLD.
Steps to Learn AWS Cloud
Step1: Basics of Servers
Learn the Basics of servers and the internet. As Cloud is mainly built with interconnected groups of servers, learning the basics of servers is very important.
Please read the below blogs to know details on servers. For more information please google.
Github - Servers
Duration :
- Above mentioned contents are very basic and should not take more than 2 days to complete.
Step2: Basics of Linux
Linux is an OS(Operating system) that is used in servers, and learning about Linux and also Linux commands is necessary.
Udemy - Linux
Above mentioned Udemy course is a very detailed Linux course for Beginners. Look for discounts as this course will be available only for 500 Rs.
Course Duration :
- The total course content is 2.5 hours. For full-time Learners, 10 days are more than sufficient to complete the course, along with 5 days additional for Labs.
Step3: Basics of Cloud
Now that you have completed learning about Servers and Linux, it is the perfect time to start learning AWS Cloud.
AWS provides the best content and documentation to learn about the cloud for FREE. Yes, you read it right it is FREE.
Create a free account in AWS Skill Builder and you are all set. AWS Skill Builder has free courses on everything you need to learn about the cloud.
I suggest you start with the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course. This course is an entry-level cloud course that will provide you with a brief idea about AWS cloud.
click on the below link and start Learning - Link
Step4: Prepare for Certifications
Now that you have Learnt the basics of the AWS Cloud and if you intend to Learn more and get a professional certification, then AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner will be best for beginners.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is a 1st level of certification that helps to get an entry-level cloud job. But please keep one thing in mind, only CERTIFICATION will not guarantee a job.
Interviewers will test your cloud knowledge and hands-on skills. AWS Certifications will help in getting interviews.
Udemy has the best courses to get complete knowledge to complete this certification. Please refer to the link below.
Stephane Maarek provides a very detailed course with hands-on and practice exams in his course.
AWS Certification Guide will provide complete details about the types of certifications available, the cost of each certification, Study guide, Training materials etc.
All AWS Certifications are paid, so please refer to the above link for cost and schedule details.
Course Duration :
- The total course content is 14.5 Hrs. For full-time Learners, 30 days are more than sufficient to complete the course, along with 10 days additional for Labs and Practice Exams.
Step4: Other options
AWS re/Start
AWS re/Start is a reskilling initiative by AWS, where AWS has authorized training institutes to provide training on AWS Cloud, Linux, Python, Communication etc.
This program is intended for individuals who are working in nontechnical domains and wish to shift their careers to AWS Cloud.
All the training materials, Lab access and Logins are provided by AWS.
A very good and effective program that has and has the potential to change the life of many.
This is a full-time program and you have to attend daily Live classes, assessments, Labs etc.
This program is not completely free, a minimal fee has to be paid to the institute.
Placement opportunities will be provided, but this is not a Job Guarantee program. If any institute is charging huge money in the name of AWS re/Start then better to stay away.
This also comes with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, which is sponsored by AWS, but depends on the institute and performance of the candidate.
AWS re/Start - Please follow the link for complete details.
Course Duration :
- The total course duration will to 2-3 months of in-person or blended training. 30 days extra will be required for exam preparation.
Conclusion:
This guide is mainly for fresher and nontechnical engineers. The above-mentioned steps are my expense using which I was able to switch my career from a nontechnical transactional job to AWS Cloud.
Currently, I am working as an AWS cloud Architect engineer at a Startup.
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