I tried 50 AWS Cloud Courses. Here are Top 5

In Today’s Cloudbites:

📚 I Tried 50 AWS Courses, Here’s What I Learned

⭐ Top 5 AWS Courses to Help You Learn Cloud

☁️ Online Cloud Events to Look Forward to

🖼️ PLUS: Openai’s AI-Generated Images Just Got Way Better!

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Hi friends, welcome back to Cloudbites

In this newsletter, I’ll share the 5 best courses to help you master cloud computing. I’ll also share OpenAI’s latest update, which makes AI image generation more accurate.

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📚 I Tried 50 AWS Courses, Here’s What I Learned

Are you looking to learn AWS but don’t know where to start?

Over the past few years, I’ve taken 50 different AWS courses across platforms like Udemy, YouTube, and even study notes made by independent course instructors.

Some were great. While others? A complete waste of time.

When I first started my journey in the Cloud, I struggled to find the right balance between theory and hands-on practice. Some courses focused only on passing certifications, while others went so deep that they became overwhelming.

With so many resources out there, it’s easy to waste time on the wrong ones - which only slows down your progress.

But after trying so many courses, I’ve finally figured out what actually works best. This helped me earn 6 AWS certifications and build my cloud skills.

⭐ Top 5 AWS Courses to Help You Learn Cloud

Now that we’ve gone over how confusing it can be to find the right AWS course, here are five courses that will actually help you learn AWS effectively:

#1 Stephane Maarek’s AWS Courses (Udemy)

If you’re planning on getting AWS certifications, Stephane’s courses are a great place to start. He covers everything from Cloud Practitioner to specialty certifications like Machine Learning and Security. His courses include:

✔️ Step-by-step video lessons
✔️ Hands-on labs & practice exams
✔️ Bite-sized lectures (2-5 mins each)

Best for: Beginners looking for certification-focused learning.

#2 Adrian Cantrill’s AWS Courses

Adrian’s courses are perfect for those who want to understand AWS in depth, not just pass an exam. His courses include:

✔️ In-depth AWS architecture lessons
✔️ Hands-on tutorials with real-world scenarios
✔️ Great visual explanations

Best for: Anyone aiming to become a Cloud Engineer or Solutions Architect.

#3 DataCamp’s AWS Cloud Practitioner Cert Track

A beginner-friendly course that provides a structured path to AWS learning. It includes:

✔️ Self-paced lessons
✔️ Hands-on labs
✔️ A certificate of completion

Best for: Absolute beginners looking for an affordable AWS learning option (students get 50% off!).

#4 My Tech with Lucy / Zero To Cloud Courses

Learning AWS isn’t just about taking courses, you need to revise and practice what you’ve learned. That’s why I created:

✔️ AWS study notes for quick revision
✔️ Beginner AWS projects for hands-on experience
✔️ AWS Interview Mastery course to help with job prep

Best for: Learners who want concise revision materials and real-world AWS projects.

#5 Tutorials Dojo Practice Exams

If you’re preparing for an AWS certification, you must take practice exams, that’s where Tutorials Dojo comes in. It offers:

✔️ Scenario-based questions similar to real AWS exams
✔️ Detailed explanations for every answer
✔️ Difficulty level matches the actual AWS exam

Best for: Anyone serious about passing AWS certifications on their first try.

If you want to know more, check out my recent video on I Tried 50 AWS Cloud Courses, Here Are the Top 5 where I share some more insights on the best 5 AWS courses that will help you learn the Cloud.

☁️ Online Cloud Events to Look Forward to

#1 Getting Started with AWS Training and Certification (17th April, 2025)

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🖼️ PLUS: Openai’s AI-Generated Images Just Got Way Better!

OpenAI just introduced GPT-4o’s upgraded image generation, and it’s a game-changer!

Unlike previous models, this one understands context better, follows prompts more precisely, and even renders text accurately within images.

With this simple prompt and ChatGPT’s new 4o Image Generation feature, I even created a Studio Ghibli-inspired version of myself!

OpenAI shared an article with cool use cases and mind-blowing photorealistic outputs.

THAT’S A WRAP

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