I'm already not-skipping the CCP, i'm just here to give my support for the tremendous effort given to this channel!

I got the exam, it's a great regresher for pros and a great starting point for the newer folks like me. I've been in the IT world fir aboutb10 yrs now, so I wasn't completely new.

I did the CCP and it’s great as a starter especially for someone that has been out of formal schooling so long.

@cloudvikings

11 ай бұрын

Nice! Are you aiming for one of the associate level certifications next?

Thank you very much for the video.

@cloudvikings

Ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Hope it helped decide if the CCP is the right path for you.

I think it helps not not to frame learning in a way just to get the certification, we're not in school anymore. I see the certification more like an artificial goal that helps me to focus my studying. On the other hand, I haven't written an exam for maybe 15 years so it helps me not to be worried as much as I would about the Associate level. I'm not even sure how well online exam format will work so I'm glad that I'll be only worrying about the part tomorrow. :) Also, the fee calculation with the voucher is quite important. Assume you'll fail the Associate because you're not familiar with these exams, so you'll actually have to pay 300.

@cloudvikings

11 ай бұрын

100% this! When I started out with AWS, the company I was at didn't use AWS much at the time, so I didn't get that on-the-job exposure and experience I was after. I resorted to self-study to learn AWS on my own, but it quickly can get confusing with so many services and sources of documentation to make sense of it all and put it in a logical progressive learning path. Like you mentioned, I simply used the AWS exam guide blueprints as my learning topic roadmap. The certification itself (while certainly a goal to achieve them), was more a secondary focus rather compared to really understanding the topic scope and real-world application of this material. The certification aspects were just my guiding reference point to what I was learning. There's rarely a need or benefit to rush and cram through the study phase just to pass a certification exam, then forget everything a few weeks later. Over-learn the topics and really think about mock real-world types of applications of what you're learning about. I'd also suggest to not take too long of a break though between your CCP and SAA exam attempts. There's a good amount of overlap. So while things are fresh in your mind from the CCP study, it will be easier to quickly move into the SAA scope. If you're like me and take too long of a break, I find I spend a lot of time refreshing on topics that I've since forgotten. If you're doing the online proctored exam, my advice is to just make sure you have a very clutter free desk/table/area around you before you begin. It can be annoying and stressful to have to rearrange your desk area or other items out of view/reach to meet the proctors requirements. No watch. An external webcam can be easier if you have one, as you'll often need to pan around your room and work area, so having an external camera makes that easier than trying to juggle your built-in camera on a laptop or something as you spin it all around. All the best with your exam! You'll do great.

@Reflekt0r

11 ай бұрын

@@cloudvikings Thank you so much, I can really relate to that! Great tip about the webcam, appreciate it! I hope the old 720p logitech will do the trick. I wanted to start learning with the SAA right away, just not sure if I should take 2 or 3 months. Maybe three so I can still enjoy the summer while going at it at a slower pace and do 1 hour a day. Thank you again!

@Reflekt0r

11 ай бұрын

@@cloudvikings It seems I've passed the exam. The online exam procedure really was the most stressful part. Not sure if it was written somewhere before, but I had to make photos using my phone and I thought I should keep it out of reach. One of the photos had to be taken behind my laptop, so I moved the table. The microphone of the proctor wasn't great and the Indian accent didn't help either. My webcam was detected during the system test but when it came to the proctor testing the surroundings, the laptop camera was chosen and I had to pan the laptop around after all, afraid that I might pull out vital connections while doing so. Now I'm really glad that I took an easy exam and studied enough for that, when time comes to the more difficult ones, I won't have to worry about the exam procedure anymore. Thank you for the great preparation and tips!

I'm a sophomore taking CS I want to get into aws should start with ccp or go straight for the solutions architect cert

I planned on taking the exam. Where can I find your practice exam video? Thanks!

@cloudvikings

11 ай бұрын

Great! The practice exam walkthough is here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/p5WBxtV9qamrkag.html

i will have the CCP examination on 30 June, any advise? Thanks very much for your sharing!!

@cloudvikings

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, you're very welcome! If you haven't already, checkout the full CCP course video and the AWS CCP practice exam video on the channel here and they'll help you prepare. There's some great resources through AWS Skill Builder as well. All the best on the exam!

@cloudvikings

11 ай бұрын

Just checking in....how did it go?

Are you going to the the SAA coarse?

@cloudvikings

11 ай бұрын

If you're asking me if I'll be doing an SAA course....I'm thinking about it. It would take me a few months to complete though based on my current schedule.

Your channel is so underrated

@cloudvikings

11 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Slowly figuring things out as I go :) Let me know what future video topics would help you out!

@jimmytorres4181

11 ай бұрын

@@cloudvikings Your videos are great really, audio, production and explanation is good. For a possible next topic, I think it'd be nice a comparison of the associate certifications and which one to use, for example I am actually deciding if I should choose the Developer or the Architect.

@cloudvikings

11 ай бұрын

@@jimmytorres4181 On it. Give me a day or two. Thinking a detailed overview of the AWS cert paths and sort of a decision tree aspect to it. So based on a persons starting point, career/interest focus area(s) it will help choose the next step. Also calling out the overlap areas between them. If there's any other confusion areas or things you think would be helpful, let me know! Thanks again!

@cloudvikings

11 ай бұрын

Took me a little while to get around to it, and likely spent too much time on the editing phase...but an AWS certification path overview video ready now. It's pretty high-level as trying to cover as much as I could without spending hours diving into the specifics of each certification, but hope it helps clarify a certification path for you! - kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6CW2duEYNnep5c.html Thanks for the video suggestion!