How to get AWS Certified — Without Real Job Experience

Hint: Use the internet

It is no secret that AWS certifications are in high demand, and for good reason. Cloud computing is a very hot topic that is not going anywhere soon, and there is currently a shortage of talent to fill the gap.

The interesting dichotomy about many jobs and certifications is that most jobs require certifications to demonstrate your competency, but most certifications recommend having practical job experience to be best prepared to pass them.

So you may be thinking to yourself, how can I break into the field and get certified when every job posting needs certifications, but every certification recommends having job experience? The good news is that experience is a subjective term. Additionally, if you can demonstrate relevant skills, because cloud computing jobs are in such high demand most employers are willing to train you up on what exactly they require for you (a good employer will, anyways).

In an age where every thought, information, and documented process is available over the internet, there is no reason you can’t acquire the relevant skills on your own and not need to be directly employed working with them already. Will having experience working at a company help? Absolutely, I am not here to debate that, in fact having a few years…