How I passed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam in less than a week

[@skinnytimmy1]

I just learned the OSI Model yesterday so that intro had me dyin laughin! very informative, I'm currently studying to take my exam, this will be my first step into the IT world

[@LabEveryday]

Dope! There are many opportunities in tech. I wish you much success. Let me know if I can help.

[@daviddoran4408]

Thanks for the overview on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam. I am now motivated to take it - exam is already scheduled for 30 September!

[@edtorres264]

So glad this came out. I took this exam last November for work and i'm studing for the associate now. It's just another tool in the toolbox, for a well rounded network/ system engineer.

[@LabEveryday]

Congrats! Lets go! #LabEveryday

[@techmidas]

That intro never gets old, love it! Always good to diversify and great to be able to get this through hands on real world work environment; there's so much more than just Cisco. Congrats on the new track, I'm sure you'll excel in the cloud space with your open minded approach to learning.

[@unvaccinatedmensclub]

Passed in under a week? That’s pretty inspirational bro.

[@mrmar-que6307]

Did you pass yet bro?

[@jamesmce]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your post, After putting the nose to the books, I went in and passed my CLF-C01 today. :)

[@LabEveryday]

Awesome!!! Congrats!

[@jamesmce]

@@LabEveryday Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the solution architect exam.

[@knightofvirtue613]

Congratulations Du'An!! I liked that part about giving your priority 4 hours a day - that's a gem right there. I think your experience with this exam shows what can be achieved with time and discipline.

[@LabEveryday]

Thanks. #LabEveryday

[@Cruzan9]

I'm of the opinion that it really depends on the person. Ultimately it's about being committed to studying, staying the course and getting it done. I encourage anyone with CCP certification as a goal to do that until they get it. There is a lot of information to cover in one week. So unless you're really good at memorizing and have had hands on experience previously or are doing labs persistently I think one week is not very realistic. Again, IMO. Good luck to everyone!

[@netboy1206]

I Just started Aws beginners course so listening to your Achievement was very inspiring !

[@LabEveryday]

Thank you. Good luck to you!

[@abdullahimusa7417]

Thank you for sharing the resources. This was helpful to me because I’m just about to start studying for the exam when I came across your video.

[@LabEveryday]

Thats great to hear! Good luck #LabEveryday

[@abdullahimusa7417]

Came back to say I passed my exam 2 weeks ago. Shared the resources on Twitter for others looking to study as well. Paying it forward so everyone can win. Thank you

[@Aztech355]

Excellent and look forward to the Solutions Architect video. 👍

[@CarlaJenkinsTV]

Congratulations and thanks for doing this video. I did not know that you were in AWS Community Builders. I'm on the machine learning track. Thanks for promoting the program.

[@LabEveryday]

Nice! Thank you and yw. I would love to hear more about your journey.

[@chuck2369]

CONGRATS, I'M GLAD YOU CAN MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR CAREER, EVERYTHING IS IN THE CLOUD, OR PROGRAMMING. MANY ARE CAUGHT FLAT FOOTED WHEN CERTIFICATIONS AND INDUSTRIES CHANGE. NO ONE CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE WITH ACCURACY, BUT MANY ARE GIVEN OUT DATED ADVISE FROM SCHOOLS AND COUNSELLORS. GOOD LUCK!

[@KeepItTechie]

Congrats Fam! This is dope! 😎

[@LabEveryday]

Thanks bro! I see you working!

[@joshuadouglas8483]

Yes teach us aws that my 6 month goal. I think I can do 4 hours a day. Thank you for sharing as always.

[@ShellymanStudios]

Here in Connecticut, Amazon provided AWS classes to all the Community Colleges. So, I took the class back in March and just finished 2 weeks ago. Right now, I'm studying and preparing myself for the exam. It's pretty cool to see people's experiences like yourself about this program!

[@mrmar-que6307]

Did you pass?

[@ShellymanStudios]

@@mrmar-que6307 No, pricing & billing ls what got me

[@mrmar-que6307]

@@ShellymanStudios Sorry about that. You just have to keep studying. I know you can do it if you don't quit. I'm about to start studying and I have zero knowledge in this field. Hopefully I will pass with in three months. Good luck.🌟🌟🌟

[@JonathanGreen-x5k]

Indexed Video! Questions eith thorough answers! Genuine personal feel! Great! Thank you!

[@Jnimal]

I am actually working on this. Also guys, AWS provides a free course on Cloud Practitioners Essentials which I think with some more research should set you up for success. Good luck and thank you Du'An ♥️

[@LabEveryday]

Awesome good luck. And thanks for mentioning the AWS free course. #LabEveryday Here's a link: explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/external/view/elearning/134/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials?scr=detail

[@dantewhite7206]

Congrats! I can't wait for the new cloud content!

[@LabEveryday]

Thanks family. Is there anything that you want to learn about?

[@kevinhughes9801]

Congrats defo want to hear more on your progress starting aws myself thanks

[@LabEveryday]

Thank you. I got you! #LabEveryday

[@AlexSanDiNero]

Heard you speaking on PacketPushers podcast today. You're an inspiration and I admire all of your hard work and perisistence that you've placed on your career and providing an outstanding example of passionate engineers in the business. Thank you!

[@LabEveryday]

Thank you family I appreciate you!

[@playbeezy2057]

Aced it bro...thanks for the resources and the motivation..

[@quintonwilliams718]

Congrats bro that's awesome Happy NewYear and Many Blessings. 💯💯💯

[@LabEveryday]

Thanks family! Happy New Year!

[@quintonwilliams718]

@@LabEveryday You're welcome Fam and thanks.

[@abidmuhammad936]

Great knowledge and learning place. Love to be here

[@GetUmJ13]

Great Content as always brother. Looking to get this cert and like you no experience with AWS as of yet. Go Buckeyes!!!!!

[@LabEveryday]

Thanks. You got this! And of course Go Bucks!

[@napoleonblakkvidz4810]

Please do more videos on AWS

[@meechiemishae4642]

I see you bruvaaaaa!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 This is inspiring and my next goal!

[@daddpro]

Thank you my man!!! And Congrats on your certification!

[@sKilfoyProdCo]

Great content, looking forward to more!

[@NaijaXL]

Thanks for the plug on Whizlabs!

[@Quakedagreat98]

Congrats FAM!!

[@telisijohn2054]

Hi Du'An, I have the AWS Certified Cloud Solution Architect Associate, AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS Certified Advanced Networking -Specialty certs . However , AWS would not hire me may be because for one, I don't have a security clearance and the other reason may be that the jobs they advertise are most likely given to someone who knows someone within AWS. .I spend a year of my life for nothing and it's so frustrating. I am not just a cert collector, i also had years of experience in operation environment . May be, they are biased against those who are Non-US born but naturalized US Citizens and with a foreign accent. At least this is my perception of AWS after having gone through 4 interviews with no offer at different level of their support organization. May be a certain group of people within AWS do not want diversity and do whatever it takes to do not give any new opportunity to outsiders. All I am saying is that there is a serious flaw with their hiring process in including diversity.

[@CocoBold]

Thanks Boss for dropping this valuable info💪🏾

[@JoshCousteau]

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[@kaj-nagibe]

Got the book you recommended thanks for the tip. Yo bro I just found you, great content on your channel and congrats on your well-deserved success.

[@taiquangong9912]

Good job brother...Miss you in KC.

[@mohammedlayes9248]

Hello, Du'An! Congrats on your CCP cert and thank you for sharing your experience! If you don't mind me asking, as I am a complete beginner and have now IT/Tech background, what are the prerequisites you would recommend I should have under my belt before I try and get my CCP cert? Thank you for your time and advice! God bless and take care!

[@LabEveryday]

None. Just do it. The CCP will teach you the foundational basics of AWS. The knowledge is very high level. But at least it gets you started. From there you can keep going to the SAA. As you learn pay attention to the areas you need to learn more about. Then fill in those gaps.

[@tech26298]

Hi Du'an, Why did you decide to move on to the cloud from network admin,?

[@JKSTechLab]

Congrats bro!

[@samjones4327]

A huge congrats to you brother! I’m very happy for you🙌🏽 I’ve been wresting with the idea of going the cloud route but just not sure. Also I’ve been thinking of either AWS cloud practitioner exam or Comptia Cloud essentials to have a cloud base. I really want to get into automation and with that I want to gain Linux knowledge. I’ve learned that cloud, Linux and automation go hand in hand but I’m just not sure where to start. In your technical opinion which would you do first? And I’m also asking in general as others may need a little help too🙌🏽 And as usual great video and thank you for all you do for us👍🏽 Peace & Blessings

[@LabEveryday]

Thanks bro! If you want to talk about your plan hit me up. Maybe we can map it out, so you can find the right steps to get you where you want to go. #LabEveryday

[@samjones4327]

@@LabEveryday Will Do! Thanks!

[@verlaine_devnet]

can't wait to celebrate with you my CCP ! salute

[@otsilemogapi5956]

Thanks for the motivation,

[@Teejayeatsshopstravels]

Congratulations! Thank you for always sharing great content. What is the name of the book you mentioned that helped you stay on track?

[@LabEveryday]

Thank you. The book is called The One Thing by Gary Keller.

[@reeshardscott4500]

Congratulations. This is a Great video! Very Beneficial

[@PatrickKinane1]

Congratulations and great video!

[@LabEveryday]

Thanks bro! And thank you for the support and encouragement!

[@PatrickKinane1]

@@LabEveryday always

[@Itsahmadworld]

This helped me sooo much thanks brother

[@Itsahmadworld]

Thanks for the like I passed broski! 🎊 Now onto associate we gooo

[@diwasbhatta5951]

congratulations man.

[@AccountingwithChris]

Awesome! I just started my journey yesterday!

[@ashokrawat3246]

Now you passed or not???

[@RONLEO24]

i have 2 years IT support work from home , have not really used Active directory or imaging, Just password login and using Salesforce ticketing with some remote sharing support. is the CCP too much/too far or not really what i need?

[@AdHdEntertainmentLLC]

Awesome because I was just looking at some AWS Cloud Practioner courses on Udemy. I have so many courses I'm working on! Any good free study sources besides youtube?

[@LabEveryday]

I have a ton of courses as well that I need to complete. Check my video description. The reason I mentioned are there.

[@Aztech355]

What type of entry level positions can you apply for once you obtain AWS Cloud Practitioner?

[@maruf7956]

F

[@compton8301]

None

[@wastenotwantnot5953]

I have watched on and off for years, but I just realized that Du'An was a Buckeyes fan (Source: bottom right of the video). I've lived in Ohio all my life, and I'm

[@LabEveryday]

Go Bucks!

[@JaskaranSingh-j4i]

how much knowledge does one need of computer networks in aws learning?

[@netboy1206]

Hey Du An how do we access the .....Exam practitioner Overview please ?

[@4EVRTRB]

Hello my name is Tyrone .. What is the other cloud Certification that you have?

[@lindadukes]

Congratulations!!!

[@LabEveryday]

Thank you!

[@quickstrike2111]

Nice do you recommend taking the comp tia cloud+ first ? Or its not necessary ?

[@LabEveryday]

I have no recommendation on this. What I can say is, the Cloud+ is focused on a general understanding of what the cloud is. Rather than with AWS the focus is on understanding the cloud while building a foundational level of understanding of AWS and the services offered. I hope this helps you make an informed decision.

[@quickstrike2111]

@@LabEveryday ok thank you

[@Ramel34]

Congrats bruh! What are all the certs that you have now?

[@ArvindSingh-ks3ir]

Woowwww !! Man you are awesome. Love from India

[@shiloh4184]

Any reason, other than the 💰, for going from cisco to aws. Without the shade, might be a great vid. Major players in the tech world and why working for cisco v aws v vmware v etc etc etc would be beneficial. As soon as you said you got this cert, my 1st thought was " wait, hes a cisco guy?!". So i guess i learned a valuable lesson - stay mobile.

[@LabEveryday]

Money is not everything. This would be a good video.

[@Armurp01]

More Businesses are moving to the ☁️ and guess who they are wanting to learn the ☁️.....the network guy 😂

[@dratlassian]

Why Yeen go for Solution Architect king?

[@minfamous5841]

Hey where can I do labs for security plus?

[@mav3783]

can an old sys adm pass this in a week ?😅

[@Cruzan9]

There's no way I could be ready in one week. That is nuts. I'm currently studying for Cloud Practitioner. In fact, I'm 50% into a course (CloudAcademy) and it's been 3 weeks. 😆 Way too much information to digest. I'd have to have an eidetic memory to pull that off in a week. LOL

[@GoTekk]

Hey Du'An, I recently got my CCNA and was hoping you could assist me with a question. I landed an interview with a company called Adtran, not sure if you're familiar with them. If so, can you share your experience? Also I work in support but was looking to transition into networking however I make 80k in support and I'm pretty sure a entry level networking gig will pay way less. What should I do, should I try to land an entry level networking gig thats pays less than my current salary or stay in support until I hopefully land a networking opportuntity that pays more? Thanks!

[@LabEveryday]

Congrats on the CCNA and the job offer. This is tough. I need more information. DM me on LinkedIn or Twitter.

[@PeacefulPrime]

Thank you!!!!

[@darryl_banks]

Hellllllll Yeeeaaahhhhh!!!💪🏾

[@LabEveryday]

My guy!

[@darryl_banks]

@@LabEveryday Meant to tell you how you snuck in that book. Had to rewind to hear it again, but I preferred it. Lord knows I need it lol

[@KenSherman]

Light on his foot🦶🏾 but heavy on his knowledge🤯. It's Mr. Du'An Lightfoot himself. #LevelUp!😉 #LabEveryday #AWS #CloudPractitioner

[@robertlozano6780]

I think you missed the agreement with AWS. you don't speak about cert. you want to learn, you gotta go online to skill builder. that's it. eat everything they give you. Follow your path

[@ammartaj]

Thanks

[@djninjanz]

Bad ass Du'An!

[@LabEveryday]

Thank you. Much love!

[@milliecruz7181]

Ok you had a history ok well I d ont this is all new to me

[@MrGWAMPO]

Easiest exam ever

[@lstyle3210]

Congratulations!

[@LabEveryday]

Ty. I appreciate it.