Tips to clear AWS solution architect professional exam. No background in AWS

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Going directly for Aws Pro is not going to go well. I would say first target Aws Associate Architect which will give you lot of insights into how aws works, how exam works, grading system works and build confidence by building real stuff on AWS. I went through Stephane Maarek's course on Udemy, bought the practice tests from Jon Bonso (tutorialsdojo) and kept on doing the practice tests until I reached 75% on all the mock exams. Additionally I also did few mocks from Neil Davis courses on Udemy. Its lot of exhaustive study to get certified. Again all this is only required if you really want to build tech knowledge and grow your career into it. If you are a business professional and only focus on high level stuff, then you won't necessarily require pro level certification.

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2nd this, but I would start with Cloud Practitioner to get used to how AWS tests and their terminology

SA Pro will get you into interviews, but if you can’t back it up at all, you’ll get roasted alive. I’d recommend Adrian Cantrill or Jon Bonzo’s course to study/practice tests. Cantrill cost money, but does the best job IMO of helping you learn the content

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Cantrill’s content is for people who want to learn and understand architecture at a pro level and can talk beyond the exam if they’re in an interview. Stephane makes content for blitzing an exam more directly.

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A course on A cloud guru and practice tests (lots of them) in whiz labs.
Give yourself at least one week with the practice tests.

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Thanks all. Started with Cantrill course

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No background in cloud or system design? A miracle.

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