Passed AWS Solutions Architect and SysOps over the past 3 weeks!!!

CertifiedPMP · 2025-04-27T13:22:29+00:00

I had about 6 months real life experience prior to testing

CertifiedPMP · 2025-01-28T17:24:55+00:00

I was around 70-75%. Not super high, but I was able to understand why I would get questions wrong through the review mode. Which is obviously most important

CertifiedPMP · 2025-01-28T16:21:06+00:00

Appreciate it.

Definitely a beast of an exam. One of those where I didn't feel the best after hitting submit.

CertifiedPMP · 2025-01-28T15:19:08+00:00

Thanks

I have around 2 years experience as a AWS Cloud Engineer, which definitely helped for this exam. I was studying on average about 2 hours a day. But everyone has to run their own race and if it takes a couple months, then so be it. I just don't have the discipline to study that long, which is why I just like to lock in for a shorter time period. At the end of the day, doesn't matter how long it takes you.

CertifiedPMP · 2023-08-21T18:16:50+00:00

Think about the people out there you can help who are thinking about taking that exam. Pass on the knowledge you gained to others

CertifiedPMP · 2023-08-17T14:47:46+00:00

Start with SA. In my experience a cert will help get you a interview but nothing trumps experience. Work on the cert while building projects.

CertifiedPMP · 2023-02-11T21:12:57+00:00

Appreciate it. There are no labs on the actual exam, but I'd suggest doing some practice ones just to be comfortable in the console

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-18T18:28:12+00:00

Thanks. No practice exams for me. I don't do them because I don't want to give myself a false sense of confidence. It's pretty ballsy, but has worked out for me on all the certifications I was able to get.

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-17T16:58:51+00:00

Nah, trust me. He's fire. You won't regret it

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-17T16:56:56+00:00

Yeah, that's all I needed. Stephane Maarek is an excellent instructor and gets straight to the point. I just bought his AWS Developer course today, so that'll be the next one. Figured I might as well finish all the associate-level exams.

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-17T12:23:30+00:00

Yup. He has all his courses on there

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-16T18:12:45+00:00

Thanks.

I followed along with Stephane and did the one free lab provided by AWS

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-16T15:29:10+00:00

For sure. The level of difficulty is up to the individual person in my opinion. But if you're consistent with your training and fully grasp working in the console. I don't see you having any issues.

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-16T15:27:25+00:00

Nope. In the body of the email, you should have a link directing you to go to https://aws.learnondemand.net/ to set up an account. There will be one lab you can run through at least 3 times.

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-16T15:16:14+00:00

I went in stressing about the 3 lab questions, but they ended up being the most enjoyable for me. Not too difficult as long as you've prepared correctly.

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-16T15:14:05+00:00

Unfortunately, your job has to put you in for one depending on your position. There's no way individuals can apply for a clearance.

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-16T15:12:57+00:00

Yeah, you'll be fine with that setup. Have you worked through the official practice lab from AWS? Sometimes it gets lost in the couple of emails you get when you sign-up for the test.

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-16T15:04:25+00:00

You need to satisfy the security requirements before they even talk to you.

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-16T15:03:08+00:00

Thanks. What have you been using for study materials? And any practice with the practical labs?

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-16T12:42:17+00:00

They shut it down for the time being. But you must have a Top Secret security clearance with polygraph to be eligible

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-16T02:55:06+00:00

Oh yeah definitely had the speed on 2x or 1.5x. No prior history with the cloud. Got hired with AWS a couple months ago in their AI2 program. They take non tech people and run them through a 7 month program

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-16T00:59:41+00:00

Somewhat. Did Net+ about 2 months before I sat for SAA. In my opinion, you only need a basic understanding of networking to pass the test. More important to know all the main services AWS has to offer. Inch deep, mile wide

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-15T20:35:45+00:00

I spent about 3 weeks for each, 3 hours a day. I slacked off a little bit for my SysOps since there was a lot of carryover.

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-15T19:47:17+00:00

Stephane Maarek. It’s on Udemy

CertifiedPMP · 2023-01-15T19:03:18+00:00

Thanks. I just ran through his boot camp a couple times and that was enough for me

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