What you need to get AWS Certified

The AWS Training courses includes unlimited access to the training content, video lectures, quizzes and
practice questions, sample code, example hands-on labs, and moderated discussion forums.
You can also access our training courses on your Apple or Android device!
Does the course include the exam registration?
No. AWS uses a third party to administer the exams. A Cloud Guru provides the training which is independent
of AWS and their testing centers. You will need to register separately for the certification exam using the AWS
Training and Certification Portal.
What additional materials do I need to study to pass?
The free AWS whitepapers are the only additional study materials you’ll need to pass the certification exam. In
particular, it’s important to know the AWS Security Whitepaper back to front — it applies to all the
certifications. The AWS Storage Services Whitepaper is also useful, and the AWS Well-Architected
Framework is worth a read.
What is the best way to study?
This differs from person to person, but I personally prefer to split screens or use dual monitors to
simultaneously display the video player and the AWS console. This allows you to perform the exercises and
examples at the same time as the instructor — pausing and replaying the video whenever it goes too fast or if
you missed something.
General Tips
To pass the certification, you’ll need to be comfortable with AWS — and the only way to do that is by using all
the AWS services covered in the certification training and exam.
My recommendation is to complete the course, and then destroy everything you’ve created during the course —
then try it again without following the course. Try to create your own exercises to test yourself. Create a small
personal project to practice building with AWS. There is no substitute for using AWS when getting AWS
Training and preparing for the exam.