30 Day Plan

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So here is the plan which worked for me, i have not mentioned how many hours you should spend each day because it may vary from person to person.

Plan for first 7 days

Completing the online course (25 hrs) mentioned in the study materials page

Plan for 8 -11 days

Prerequisite – AWS Account Free tier

Working out the lab exercises mentioned in the course individually without following the video step by step. (10 Hours)

Go through the video before you start your practise,  Don’t see the video while doing the hands on, try to troubleshoot yourself without going to video if things are not working as expected

Plan for 12 – 15 days

Read the whitepapers mentioned in the important topics section. Complete one paper per day.

Plan for 16 -18 days

Go through the FAQ’s mentioned in the important topics section. Plan yourself so that you can complete all the services within 3 days.

Plan for 19th  and 20th day

Go through everything which you have learned from 1 to 18 days, and prepare for the first mock as like how you will prepare for the real exam

Plan for 21st day 

Take the first mock exam and analyse the results on the same day.

Plan for 22-25 day

Prepare well for the second mock test and also revise all the concepts, if possible for through the important video lectures once again

Plan for 26th day

Take the second mock exam and analyse the results on the same day

Plan for 27th day

Give more importance to the topics which you have wrongly answered in the second mock exam.

Plan for 28th day

Take the third mock exam and analyse the results on the same day, hopefully you would have improved a lot by this time.

Plan for 29th and 30th day

Revise all the concepts and give more importance to the more confusing areas, and you are all set to appear for the certification exam.

P.S. – I have really spent less than 30 days to clear this exam, but after the exam i have felt that i would have scored more marks if i have really used my 30 day plan strategy.

39 thoughts on “30 Day Plan”

    1. Hi Nagesh,

      AWS has not set any threshold for passing the exam, but if you take more than 70% in the exam then you are pretty safe. Pass marks may vary between 65% to 70% based upon the questions picked up for you. Hope it helps.

      Vinoth

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  3. Manisha

    Hi Vinoth,
    Thanks for the detailed plan . Just want to know , is this for some one who’s already worked on AWS ? I am completely new to AWS .
    Thanks
    Manisha

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  5. PVM

    Hi Vinoth,
    I am the beginner and no developer knowledge at all. But wanted to write solution architect certification. Just started going thru AWS basics and essentials as you mentioned in Udemy. what are your suggestions? please help me. thanks

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    1. Neeraj Somani

      Hello Anesu, I also want to prepare for AWS Developer Cert. Can you guide how to study? I am also looking for 30 day target. Please reply asap.

      Hello Vinod, Thanks for this blog. Have you completed Developer Cert. If yes, please guide us on study material and all.

      Thanks

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    1. Hi,

      I don’t think, you will immediately get a job after this certification, whereas if you clear one more certification in AWS, definitely there are plenty of opportunities in the market. To be honest, this certification does not always end you in getting a job, but it will be helpful in getting your profile shortlisted for any AWS job requirement.

      Vinoth

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  12. Saiviswanath

    Hi Vinoth, Thank you for sharing the info. In this on 21st day schedule you have mentioned the Mock test & Analyze results. Are you referring to the 20 AWS sample questions or any other Mock test ?

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  13. Saurav

    Hi Vinoth,

    Could you please let us know the amount of time spent per day for this 30 day plan considering the fact that most of us are working professionals and may not be able to spend too much time off work.
    Basically I am looking at an answer such as say 1 hr or 2 hr or say 4 hr per day is required to stick to this plan.

    Saurav

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  15. Please can you mention which services are required to learn for cracking the AWS certified Developer Associate?and please mention which services are we do more practice on practical AWS console?

    Thank you,
    praveen.

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    1. Hi Praveen,

      Thanks for reading my blog, For Developer Associate, you might need to learn Lambda in detail, other than the ones mentioned for Architect Associate course. Thanks

      P.S : I have not completed the Developer Associate Certification.

      Regards
      Vinoth

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  17. Vikram

    Hi vinoth,
    Thankyou for this helpful blog.
    I am a mainframe developer with only 2 years of experience in IT and no background of networking at all. I want to switch to aws. Do you think the solution architect certification can help me land a job?

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    1. Hi Vikram,

      Thanks for reading the blog. This certification will definitely help you to understand the basics of AWS infrastructure. But however, i dont think it is enough to land on a AWS related job. Hope it helps.

      Regards
      Vinoth

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  18. Prasad

    Hi Vinoth,
    Thank you the great plan & information.
    I am new to AWS & currently working full-time in IT. I want start preparing for the certification, please let me know when you say 25hr in first week…that’s like going over the acloudguru( assuming I opt for it) 23 hr training in a week. Can you please explain if you just listen to the videos or took notes also the first week. Also that mean spending 3+ hrs/day.. difficult to achieve for me but I am very excited to prepare.
    Thanks again

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    1. Hi Prasad,

      Thanks for reading my blog. Yes i also took quick notes during the course which helped me on the exam day to go through all the concepts quickly. If you are not able to spend 3 hours you can still change it the way you wanted.. As long as you are covering the course. You will be able to clear the examination easily. Thanks

      Regards
      Vinoth

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  19. Vibha

    Hi Vinoth,

    I am planning to do this certification in Q2 this year.Do i need to join any training institute for this considering i am a beginner to this,Secondly can you share the link of complete study material,mock tests which is needed to clear the certification.

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    1. Hi Vibha,

      Thanks for reading my blog. I have shared all the study materials and mock tests which i have used in the study materials section. Hope it helps. Thanks.

      Regards
      Vinoth

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  20. Swathi

    Hi Vinoth,

    Thanks you so much and it’s very useful Blog.

    I just want to know recently changes has been happen in the exam pattern 2018.

    Could you please let me know if i read this blog i can clear the exam.

    Regards
    K. Swathi.

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    1. Hi Swathi,

      Thanks for reading the blog. Yes, even with the recent changes, the topics are still valid and the course contents are constantly updated with the latest changes.

      Regards
      Vinoth

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  21. Yogesh

    Hi Vinoth,

    I just want to know that there are many Companies those who are providing online courses and charging 17k – 22k, is it worthy to take those courses? or we can go with the online information provided?

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    1. Hi Yogesh,

      Thanks for writing to me. It all depends upon the company. The information you see online is more than enough to get a good understanding to start with.

      Regards
      Vinoth

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  22. Hi Vinoth, One of my friends is planning for aws training course online. She would be very happy to see your blog. I am recommending this blog to him. Thanks for sharing such informational and precisely planned content.

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