AWS Certification Roadmap for Complete Beginners (2023)

Do you want to get AWS Certified but not sure where to start? In this video, I outline a step-by-step roadmap you can use to start your AWS Certification journey.
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[@nerdgasmicreview9598]

Watched many videos on AWS but this was the most informative and encouraging to get certified. Thank you. Let's get certified

[@TechwithLucy]

Glad to hear that!! Thank you 😊

[@UltimateFIFAFanatics]

Its been 2 months hows it going? I am thinking to learn AWS and be skillful

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[@smellslikeupdog80]

I am a bootcamp graduate and a friend suggested I look into SA and devops as an entry level into AWS; and I found you now. This is top notch -- I appreciate the "roadmap for beginners" outline

[@shainaep]

Let's get certified! Thanks for all the helpful info! Definitely helping with the analysis paralysis, even though I've been in the tech industry a while and have used the console for various roles. This has really helped me to roadmap my approach and priorities.

[@purpleman173]

Let’s get certified! Kudos to your growth and accomplishments and thank you for sharing your experiential wisdom.

[@txgeekgirl1]

Let's get certified! Woo hoo! I have been struggling with analysis paralysis (didn't know what it was until I watched your video.) I'm motivated and encouraged now. Thank you, Lucy!

[@henryjrbausa735]

HI Lucy, Thank you for sharing your personal experience, study tips and training materials you're using to pass the AWS cert exam. Keep doing more videos that inspiring us who are new and starting our cloud journey, and your videos was big part for me to have confidence to take my first AWS cert. I'm so delighted to passed the Cloud Practitioner and now studying and preparing for Associate exam.

[@TechwithLucy]

NICE! Congrats on passing CCP! Im rooting for you 💪🙌

[@ahmedjelle]

Let's get certified. Passed my cloud practitioner exam 10 days ago and now studying for the solutions architect. Let's Go

[@TechwithLucy]

Nice!! Congrats 👏

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Hey, let's get connected? I am also learning for aws practitioner

[@johnsoldi8848]

Hey, congrats, bro I am also start preparing for cloud practitioner certificate. From where did you start?

[@harshnain506]

@@mrinalkapri5798 yeah bro

[@akankshakumar5144]

Are you a solution architect now??

[@acroyal1991]

I found your channel as I recently became interested in cloud computing. I've been doing just generally manual labor and retail jobs since I got out of High school and I'm really ready to do something that actually has more meaning to me as well as doing something that provides me with more of a since of accomplishment. I have the opportunity to learn many different skills in the I.T. industry through my states work force commission programs and AWS has honestly intrigued me the most. All that said, I just want to thank you for being very helpful and informative with these videos and also being inspirational for me to pursue this career with an optimistic outlook. I'll be a subscriber for life!

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Your journey is pretty similar to mine. Let’s make this happen!

[@TechwithLucy]

Thank you for sharing!! I'm really happy to hear that my videos have been helpful for you :) Keep up the amazing work - you got this! 💪

[@brownbronco6465]

Hows it going so far? Im thinking about doing the same

[@4aggieharts]

Let’s get certified! Thanks for shining on light on the subject. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@erikrodriguez6494]

Let's get certified! Really helpful video for people like me, with no technical or IT background. Surely will help me to begin my studying on AWS. Thanks heaps 🙏!

[@shrutiramalingam4443]

Let’s get Certified! Thank you Lucy, for guiding us through this amazing Cloud Journey. I’m sure this will help me a lot in the long run to get AWS Certified and have a great Cloud Learning journey and Cloud Career 😁😍

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Let's get Certified! Thank you so much Lucy!

[@arinzenchor8762]

Let's get Certified ! Thanks for this Lucy, currently learning the SAA-C03

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You've got an awesome spirit! Thanks for all your help, Lucy. 🤘🏽 Let's get certified!

[@TechwithLucy]

All the best on your journey! 🙌💪

[@shadowdraco8660]

Let’s get certified. I just finished the course for the cloud practitioner and I am studying for the exam. I definitely relate on the analysis paralysis since I do that all the time. Thanks for the information over the certifications. I think it will help me a lot.

[@Teddybear_Khi32]

Let’s get certified!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and journey!!

[@Zen_Citizen]

Thanks a ton Lucy!! I was in a dilemma on how to start my AWS journey searching all the resources. But after watching this video, I got a complete picture to commence my journey in AWS. Let's get certified!! 😀

[@Louisianish]

This was so helpful, because it isn’t immediately clear where you should start if you want to go a certain route. I’m a budding web developer and love coding. I think the Developer path is the one I want to take, but I don’t know what programming languages and development tools AWS utilizes and what all being an AWS developer entails. I’m also interested to know what type of things you learn as a solutions architect. I actually think I eventually would like to specialize in database development and administration, but again, I’m not 100% sure. I really do often experience that analysis paralysis you talked about. It was bad when I was trying to decide when to start learning a JavaScript framework and which one to use. Whatever I end up doing, I just need to start with the cloud practitioner certification ASAP. I have a feeling that will help me better know which path I want to take. Let’s get certified!

[@amoghsrigopal2735]

Let’s get certified! I am currently following your roadmap and am preparing to take the Developer Associate. Your content has helped me a lot throughout this journey.

[@TechwithLucy]

Glad the content is helping!! 😄

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Let's get Certified!! So nice of you to explain in simple.

[@RockerChick5716]

Excellent Video! I've watched several videos on AWS and this was the most comprehensive and to the point. Let's get certified!

[@emmanuelr]

Let's get certified! Thanks Lucy for all these videos. They truly do help so many people!! 😄👏

[@TechwithLucy]

Happy to help! 😄🙌

[@donstamps]

Hi Lucy, I just wanted to send you a quick Thank you! I learned this morning that I passed the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam, which I sat for Sunday afternoon. Thank you for the inspiring and informative videos. All the best! Cheers!

[@TechwithLucy]

Congratulations!!! 🎉

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Let's get certified! Thank you for your advice and guidance.🙏

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Let's get certified! Thank Lucy for sharing, I'm starting my journey to AWS, greetings!

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Let's get certified!! I really like how you always post your videos. They are so helpful to me, personally speaking. I am thinking of doing my first certification before the end of the year if all goes well

[@TechwithLucy]

Glad you’re finding the videos helpful! 😄

[@TeddY-bf7yd]

Let's get Certified! Wish I could see the videos sooner. I was required by the job to complete certifications and I spent quite some effort preparing the exams. I did SAP in April, DAS in May, DBS in June, SCS in September, and then DOP in October. Doing the exams helps better understand AWS services and best practice, and it definitely helps design solutions for customers.

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks for watching, and best of luck on the journey!

[@sim14one]

Was also looking for a roadmap!! Thank you so much for making this video. Let's get certified!

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Awesome and very informative video. I've been grappling over the step by step approach to study in the Cloud field, and I think you captured everything brilliantly and spot-on in this short video. You just earned a new Subscriber! Let's get certified!

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Let’s get certified. Thanks Lucy from Lagos, Nigeria. 👍

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks for watching till the end! 🎉

[@aaron-tsang]

Let's get certified! Thanks for making these AWS videos. It's really helpful hearing your experience and getting insights to some of these other exams. I just cleared the SAA exam and am still considering whether to pursue the AWS Security Specialty exam or not (skipping the Solutions Architect Professional). I know that the Specialty & Professional exams take a significant amount more time & effort in passing. Do you have any recommendation on best way to approach that exam?

[@Atreyaa]

Hey brother, would u mind letting me know about how to prepare for SAA exams as I have currently started ...and want to get solution architect certified in associate lvl firstly

[@aaron-tsang]

​@@Atreyaathere are a lot of resources you can go through (AWS site has some free material, Udemy, KZbin videos, etc). I personally found Udemy to be helpful to understand the material at my own pace & there are practice questions that can help prepare you for the types of questions that will be asked on the exam (Note - similar, but not the exact same)

[@mariemmatri8743]

Let's get certified! Thank you Lucy for the amazing video!!

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[@elmerford3265]

I am dedicating 2023 to transforming myself from someone who is generally good with computers to becoming knowledgeable in IT. Thanks for the information on AWS, I will put it to good use

[@adonkiedouye7157]

Hi. How is your journey going so far

[@TechwithLucy]

That's awesome!! Please keep us updated on how it goes :)

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Lets get certified! Thank you sister for every piece of information!

[@TechwithLucy]

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This was great! I really appreciate the time you took to make it, thank you! Let's get certified!

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Let's get certified!! Awesome video and thanks so much. Thanks to you I'm subscribing to your channel, diving all in to AWS.

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30k Lucy!!! Let’s Goooo!!! 😃 your so amazing! Keep it going!!!!!!

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks!! Can’t believe it’s at 30k now! 🎉

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Thank you Lucy! This was very helpful.

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks for watching!

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Let's get certified!Thanks a lot for the information which has a great flow and clarity.🙂

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Let's get certified !! thanks for the tips and knowledge, lookingn forward for my upcoming studies !!

[@tchimejosh5333]

I am a recruiter but your videos has got me wanting to transition into Solution architect. I have zero ideas but I am sure gonna be a hero someday.. Thanks Lucy

[@TechwithLucy]

Glad to hear that! 😄 Keep us updated with how you go 💪

[@Blackpinkk143]

hi lucy because of you im interested in aws...you're videos are really good and motivation...keep going💗

[@TechwithLucy]

Glad the videos are motivational for you! ☺️

[@hlamimashele1147]

Let's get certified. This is the most informative video. I am now more hyped than scared to start this journey.

[@twist3dgUt4219]

The vid was concise and to the point. And had everything that I as a beginner wanted to know. thank you!

[@Emk-dv6mg]

These videos really helped me understand a good starting point. Going to be sitting down and taking my cloud practitioner this week! I’m confident I’ll pass it.

[@TechwithLucy]

Awesome!! 🙌 hope you’re enjoying your cloud learning journey 😄

[@Emk-dv6mg]

@@TechwithLucy proud to say that I passed my CCP and now, onto SAA 😁 definitely enjoying this journey and hoping to land a role at AWS someday🤞🏽

[@TechwithLucy]

@@Emk-dv6mg Congrats!! 🎉 I’m rooting for you 😎

[@padilla0530]

Thank you Lucy. I'm studying now.

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Now Let's Get Certified!!!!!!!!

[@TechwithLucy]

@@padilla0530 Woohoo let's go! 💪 Thanks for watching till the end 😊

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Let's get certified! Thank you for all the helpful info✌️

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Let's get certified! Thank you for this!

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Let's get Certified! Aiming for the Professional Examinations next, will spend alot of time gaining more experience and labbing before actually sitting the exam, these video's really do help, I am an AWS Cloud Engineer myself and with Lucy's help I managed to get all the Associate Certs this year. Keep up the Good work and work hard everyone!

[@TechwithLucy]

NICE! Keep it up! 😄👏

[@kwarbai1]

​@@TechwithLucy I don't have background in IT but in Accounting. I am confused as to which of the certification might be closer to Accounting and Finance with Job Opportunity.

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[@TechwithLucy]

😊🙌

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Let’s get certified. Thank you for your time and well explanation.

[@amritasrivastva]

Let's get Certified! Thank you for such an informative video and also sharing your failures.

[@yash_pandey_yp]

Thanks Lucy. I am preparing for SAA-C03 can you make a separate video for this. I am very confused please help me.

[@TechwithLucy]

Hi Yash, here are 2 great videos about SAA-C03: - SAA-C03 Exam Overview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJytYX2eo9WnorM - SAA-C03 All-You-Need-To-Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIDPlYqegK51jKc

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Thank you so much Ma'am your videos helps me alot.

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lets get certified! im starting my AWS adventure with no prior IT experience. looking forward to being certified soon. im really grasping the information in my courses.

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Hi Lucy, I appreciate your video's. You pointed me into the right direction. After receiving SA03 & CLF01. I didn't know were to go after then one of your videos recommended AOS Notes. That's was the best decision for me. His projects are real world and not easy. Thanks a million...

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I just started my first class of AWS Basic Practitioner and I really admire your efforts.

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Let's Get Certified! Yet another helpful video! Awesome work Lucy and thank you for the special mention in the video description! Much appreciated!

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks Jon for the support! 😃

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Lets get certified!!! Just passed my Cloud Practitioner Exam. Your content has been really helpful! Thank you!

[@TechwithLucy]

Nice work on passing CCP!! 😄🙌

[@adityachouhan5480]

How much time it took to prepare.... I am not frm it background starting it frm scratch

[@spazzimcgee]

@@adityachouhan5480 I took me about 3 months I believe. Everyone is different though. Just take your time in learning and studying the information and take the exam when you feel confident enough!

[@codywaits4012]

Thanks for the video! How did you land the intern gig with no cloud computing experience at all? I feel like the application process is so competitive.

[@TechwithLucy]

The internship I applied for was a non-technical intern role in the Sales Enablement team, so cloud knowledge wasn’t required 😄

[@ubahjeremiah2149]

Let’s get certified! Thanks alot for the info.

[@mmReefs]

Hi Lucy, just a "Thank you!" note. Very well explained AWS Roadmap, the one I was looking for! Let's get certified!

[@jibstar]

were you working full time in cloud while you were studying for your certs?

[@TechwithLucy]

I was working part time as an AWS intern, and attending university classes full time. 😬 It was tough haha.

[@jibstar]

@@TechwithLucy but you got thru it in the end! congratulations. I''ll be doing my AWS CCP soon.

[@TechwithLucy]

All the best for CCP! 🙌

[@samjones4327]

Hey what's up Lucy! LET'S GET CERTIFIED!!! Thank you for another informative and educational video! I'm studying for the CCP exam right now and had no idea of what to do next, the Developer associate or SA associate. I'm really interested in VPC design and network automation and I know that coding is a huge part of that so I'm still on the fence as to get the developer or SA Assoc. Can u maybe make a recommendation as to what "YOU" would do because I value your opinions and teachings on this matter. And thank you very much again and be well, be safe and Cheers!

[@TechwithLucy]

Cloud Prac -> SAA is usually the most common path, SAA covers VPC design 😊

[@samjones4327]

@@TechwithLucy Very Cool! Thank u Lucy!

[@soulrydaz]

“Let’s get certified” Thank you so much for these great and informative videos💯🙏🏾

[@ericyue2093]

Let's get certified! I feel that's exactly me when you talking about analysis paralysis! I really need to start learning instead of thinking too much. Will set a goal to collect a certificate before Christmas!

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Let's get certified!!! Thanks Lucy this helps a lot

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!!Let's get certified. woohoo!! Im inspired. Thank you.😊🤞🏾👍🏾

[@Dilshadzareen]

Thanks Lucy for your knowledge. I have a question What are best courses or platform to learn for all these certification?

[@niravraychura]

Udemy (Stephan's course)

[@TechwithLucy]

I've linked all the good ones in the video description! 😃

[@taiwolateef2981]

Thank you for this

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks for watching! :)

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Let's get certified! Thanks for the vid!

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Let's get Certified! Thanks for the sharing!

[@azhariqbal2436]

Let's Get Certified! Hey Lucy Just a quick question please. When watching a video course do you make notes as you go along? I find making notes increases the time it takes to complete each video, and was just wondering if this is the recommended approach? Thanks!

[@TechwithLucy]

Notes definitely take more time - I recommend only writing down the key points

[@azhariqbal2436]

@@TechwithLucy thank you!

[@ebenezeraidoo6698]

So I have been following you for quite a while now. I have achieved certifications in both AWS Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions Architect Associate. However, I'm still struggling to get an internship and entry-level jobs. Can you please provide any assistance

[@TechwithLucy]

I recommend: 1) Doing cloud projects and add it on your resume to stand out more 2) Networking with people in the cloud industry, to be connected to more opportunities

[@ebenezeraidoo6698]

@@TechwithLucy Thank you... I recommend you do a video for those of us who just got certified on the next steps to take in landing a job. I believe it will be greatly beneficial

[@TechwithLucy]

Will do soon 😄

[@dishantsingh93]

Thank you Lucy for the information and Motivation I am starting my journey again in Cloud so lets get Certified....!🙏

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Let's get certified. Thanks for the recommendations!

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Let's get Certified. Thanks for explaining the AWS path.

[@CredsLife]

Congrats on this roadmap video. Love to see it:) ❤❤❤

[@billyboyblue]

Lets get certified! I enjoy all your videos Lucy!

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Let's get certified! Thank you for this video Lucy! :)

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Let’s get certified! Just saw this vid and it was very helpful! Thanks so much 👏🙏

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Well done. Let's get certified!

[@annokoli2484]

Let’s get certified! Thank you Lucy for this great informative video. Your videos are life savers. I just subscribed so I don’t miss vital information. I’m starting my Cloud Computing with WGU in June. Please wish me well 😊

[@TechwithLucy]

Exciting! You got this 👏

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Let's get Certified! thankyou lucy😁😁

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Let’s get certified! This is the video everyone wishes they had in hindsight after they’ve hacked their way through the forest of available options and decisions when navigating their individual journeys. Well done! 👍 🎉🎉.

[@richardluvhengo8195]

Let’s get certified. Just want to express appreciation for your video. I’ve began my course study in AWS and hopefully I’ll learn from you, and finish what I start.