I come from a technical background; data, SQL, automation and dashboards but cloud is one area I’ve only _tinkered _with so far. Nothing fully structured, nothing end-to-end.
That changes now.
It’s April 9th, and my goal is simple:
👉 Sit for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) exam in the last week of April.
This isn’t just about passing an exam. It’s about finally bringing all my scattered cloud knowledge into one structured foundation I can actually build on.
Even better — I’m doing this 100% with free resources, and if you’re on the same path, feel free to follow along or use this as your guide.
📚 My Study Plan
1. Core Learning (Main Course)
Andrew Brown’s AWS CCP Course (FreeCodeCamp)
This is the backbone.
Anyone who knows Andrew knows he doesn’t miss — his cloud content is detailed, practical, and built for real understanding.
The 14-hour course is honestly a gem, and I’ll be using it to cover all core concepts end-to-end.
- Reinforcement (Interactive Learning)
AWS Skill Builder
This is where I’ll reinforce concepts in a lighter, more interactive way.
I like that it breaks things down simply and even gamifies parts of the learning.
I’ll also be using their official exam prep plan to stay aligned with what AWS actually expects.
- Practice & Testing YouTube practice questions (I’ll keep adding links as I go) Repetition of weak areas Simulating exam-style thinking
This is where things move from “I understand” to “I can pass.”
- Notes & Organization Notion will be my command center
I’ll use it to:
Track progress
Write summarized notes
Store key concepts and cheat sheets
Collect useful links/resources
🎯 Why This Approach?
I’ve realized something important:
I don’t lack ability — I’ve just lacked structure.
I’ve explored AWS before, but in pieces. This plan is about pulling everything together into one clear, focused sprint.
⏳ Timeline
Start: April 9
Exam Target: Last week of April
Approach: Focused, daily consistency over perfection
🤝 If You’re Also Studying…
If you’re preparing for AWS CCP too:
Feel free to use this plan
Share resources
Drop practice questions
Let’s make this easier together
I’ll keep updating this with useful links and insights as I go.
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