Learning Amazon Web Services

Nikhil Kumar
Aug 8, 2017 · 2 min read

Amazon Web Services provides cloud computing services to companies. It carries a lot of packages with platforms to suit different clients’ needs. If you want to offer cloud consulting services, then learning all about amazon aws services is highly beneficial as it is one of the most popular cloud computing platforms.

AWS

You can learn all about amazon aws services on their website. They have training resources like instructional videos and course programs for enthusiasts of different skill levels. These classes are handled by accredited instructors.

YouTube tutorials

YouTube is full of training resources. Just a quick search will reveal a lot of instructional videos catered to various skill levels. There are long and comprehensive videos by channels like edureka! and Simplilearn, and also shorter and more concise videos by LearnCode.academy. AWS also has its own YouTube channel, Amazon Web Services, that you can check out for short videos on AWS as discussed by professionals — from FAQs to different innovations.

Websites and blogs

Aside from the AWS website, there are a lot of other sites that offer training resources. There is CloudAcademy that offers different course programs that aims to prepare you for the different certifications. They have hands-on labs and quiz sessions to prepare you for certification. udemy also offers a training course which provides an overview of cloud computing and how to utilize different AWS services. AWS also lists down partner blogs on their website that provide good learning resources.

Practice
After reading up on it, watching tutorial videos, and taking up classes, it’s now time to put your skills to the test. AWS and other websites offer hands-on labs that allow you to test your skills. AWS also offers a free-tier option which lets you use AWS free for 12 months. Once you have maneuvered your way around the platform, literally put your skills to the test and take quizzes offered by these websites.

If you think this process is time taking then there are professionals ready to help you with amazon web services consulting in no time.

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