How To Pass Your AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam In 2022 (+ Free Exam Voucher)
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Published: 2022-08-22 20:53:00

Making a decision to start a career in tech might not be much of an issue, but figuring things out and trying to find a path? That's one thing that sounds easy but isn't.


My cloud learning journey started towards the end of September 2021 when I came across Viktoria Semaan's (who leads global initiatives at AWS) **[post](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6841352185343721472?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6841352185343721472%29 )** about an AWS cloud training program for women that offered a free AWS CCP voucher. Before that time, I tried different tech fields to see where I would like or fit in. Story for another day.

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Back to the present, I've heard of cloud computing and been advised to try it by a few, but never thought of it as a career path until I saw that post. A program that would share resources, offer training, and still give me a voucher? I became curious about cloud computing and jumped right on the opportunity. It wouldn't be bad giving it a try, you know😌.

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I registered and joined the program. I could not follow up on the training because of my schedule. However, I gathered resources that were shared, met the requirements to get a free exam voucher, and was able to get it.
Due to my busy schedule, I could not write the exam as early as I wanted, so I wrote it in December and passed 🎉.


**Here are the materials I used to pass the exam.**
1. [Overview of AWS white paper.](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/aws-overview/aws-overview.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjS0a-D1_r4AhVxgs4BHUYqC5sQFnoECBkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1URnhBefTnpjddyw5sqFVp
Aws registration link) I couldn't finish reading it before my exam, though, it was helpful. If you read this, it covers the concepts you need to know to pass AWS CCP.
2. A practice test on Udemy by Nadia Achlouje. It is currently unavailable in udemy for unknown reasons.

👇🏾Here are other resources I didn't use but you may need to complement what you have for your preparation.
Stephane Mareek - [AWS CCP practice exam on udemy](https://www.udemy.com/share/103aFZ3@yL-jWNwWnRAdGi358QjDfhfXBiubRUnZvnUvkHXp8qpOhlI6v9DyLMif41weoob-/)
Andrew Brown ExamPro Cloud Instructor - [YouTube AWS CCP practice preparation](https://youtu.be/SOTamWNgDKc)


Most times, I learn better with written articles when learning something than with videos. As a person, find which works for you.

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Why AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner?
It contains the foundational aspect of AWS cloud computing that explains cloud fundamentals, AWS concepts, and services that can build your cloud knowledge. Having the certificate may also help boost your pay at your workplace and transition to a career in the cloud. [Learn More](https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner/)

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If you are a woman interested in starting a career in the cloud or learning about the cloud, will love to get free training, resources, and a voucher. You can join the AWS She Builds CloudU program, sponsored by AWS and Accenture. The program is a virtual program that spans 8weeks. It prepares you for AWS CPE, and after the program, you may get a free $100 exam voucher to take the exam. Register here for the next cohort, as the window opens occasionally.

Here is a link to join > [REGISTER HERE](https://awsshebuildscloudupcpe.splashthat.com/)

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