Online training (IT)

[KamSandhu44]

Hi all,

I am after some advice in regards to online training.

A change in work circumstances means I should ideally brush up on some of my IT skills. The last bit of leaning I did was back in 2005, my degree.

I'm keen to get get in to the Azure/ AWS space and want to do get some certification.

So far I have come across CBT Nuggets, Udemy, Pluralsight and Acilearning.

I would be keen to hear peoples experiences in the above, or any other recommendations.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Udemy and MIcrosoft Learn. Never pay full price for udemy, stick in wishlist / basket and wait a week for them to email you.

aCloudGuru / PluralSight aren't bad either.

For all certs, get on the right subreddit and check recommends there.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AWSCertifications/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AzureCertification/

[Greenmantle]

IT Skills and Azure / AWS are really different things.
What specifically do you need to learn and to what depth?

[KamSandhu44]

Greenmantle said:

IT Skills and Azure / AWS are really different things.
What specifically do you need to learn and to what depth?

Tbh, I want to an understanding cloud offerings. In my current role everything lives on prem and I feel rather de-skilled.

I am in the market for a new role and would like to venture in to the Azure/ AWS space, I know I dont have the relevant work experience, but I am hoping some certifications will help my cause.

[KamSandhu44]

GiantEnemyCrab said:

Udemy and MIcrosoft Learn. Never pay full price for udemy, stick in wishlist / basket and wait a week for them to email you.

aCloudGuru / PluralSight aren't bad either.

For all certs, get on the right subreddit and check recommends there.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AWSCertifications/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AzureCertification/

Thank you for this, its very valuable!!

[shtu]

For the AWS path,

Courses,
https://www.udemy.com/user/stephane-maarek/

I've done his and the ACG equivalent, and found the Udemy one was better.

Practice Exams,
https://www.udemy.com/user/jonjonbonso/
https://tutorialsdojo.com/

Don't bother with the AWS samples - they are nowhere near the depth required to pass. Buy practice exams and keep doing them until you can score 80%-90%+ consistently. Use the analysis tools to work out which topics you're weak on and redo the course sections.

Certification Paths and other useful info
https://jayendrapatil.com/

I wouldn't bother with the Foundation level exams, go straight to Associate.

[Ynox]

+1 for Tutorial Dojo. I also like Whizlabs.

For Azure, John Saville on Youtube is awesome - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIn7ox7j7bH_OFj7...

Not used A Cloud Guru for a while, I heard it had gone a bit crap.

If doing Azure I'd maybe start with AZ-900 - it's very basic, but would give you a basic coverage. Then look at AZ-104 (this isn't an easy exam however).

You'll also need relevant experience - these certs alone won't help you get a job but they might help you get a foot in the door.

I did AZ-305 last week so now have a shiny new Azure Solutions Architect cert. Need to renew my AWS SAA soon so back to the study in a month or so I think!

[shtu]

Ynox said:

Not used A Cloud Guru for a while, I heard it had gone a bit crap.

Sadly, yes.

They were originally THE place to go, and I think they got a bit complacent, were very slow to update courses to reflect reality, etc, though they did seem to be finally addressing that. They were bought-out by Pluralsight last year.