How to Learn AWS for Free in 2024

In Today’s Cloudbites:

🤓 How to Learn AWS for Free in 2024

📌 AWS Interview Mastery Course Discount

☁️ Online Cloud Events to Look Forward to

🤫 PLUS: The Future of AI Photography is Here

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Hi friends, welcome back to Cloudbites

Today, I’ll share some free resources to help you start your Cloud learning journey. I’ll also share an update on Google’s Pixel 9 lineup.

CLOUD COMPUTING ☁️

🤓 How to Learn AWS for Free in 2024

Now is the best time to start your Cloud learning journey because WS has recently released a range of free resources.

Here are my top recommendations to help you start your Cloud journey.

#1 AWS Learning Badges

AWS Learning Badges offer a structured learning pathway without the need for full certification right away.

They cover various domains such as Cloud Essentials, Compute, Architecting, and many others that will not cost you a penny. 

By earning these badges, you will be provided unique links that can be added to your LinkedIn profile or resume, showcasing your commitment and skills. 

#2 AWS Online Games

If traditional video courses don’t suit your learning style, try a new study method through interactive online games with these 2 AWS resources:

• AWS Cloud Quest: Engage in a virtual city with role-specific missions that teach AWS concepts through hands-on challenges

• AWS Card Clash: Understand AWS Cloud Architectures by matching AWS service cards into certain solution diagrams

#3 AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials Course

The AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials Course is a 7-hour foundational course that covers core AWS services, Cloud concepts, and even pricing. 

AWS has updated the course and now includes (more) video lectures, hands-on labs, and quizzes. 

It’s a great resource whether you’re aiming for certification or just want to expand your knowledge.

#4 AWS Educate

AWS Educate provides free learning materials and hands-on labs with a simulated AWS console. 

Originally designed for students, it’s now available to anyone looking to learn without incurring costs. 

It also features a job board with AWS-related job opportunities and internships, making it a valuable resource for career advancement.

#5 AWS Ramp-Up Guides

AWS Ramp-Up Guides are curated lists of resources tailored to specific roles and solutions. 

These guides include digital training, classroom courses, videos, and more resources that ensure you cover all necessary topics and gain the right skills for your chosen Cloud path.

If you’re interested in finding out more free Cloud courses, check out my YouTube video on Best Free AWS Cloud Courses for 2024. 

📌 AWS Interview Mastery Course Discount

Are you interested in landing a job in the cloud computing industry?

Check out my course to help you develop the skills and strategies necessary to succeed in AWS job interviews: AWS Interview Mastery: Get Hired in The Cloud.

The course is best suited for those targeting positions such as:

• Solutions Architect (SA)

• Cloud Support Engineer (CSE)

• Technical Account Manager (TAM)

As special readers of the newsletter, I'm excited to offer you a special discount. Use the code "CLOUDBITES20" at checkout for 20% off. 

Don't miss your chance to start your AWS interview prep journey at a special rate!

☁️ Online Cloud Events to Look Forward to

#1 AWS – AWS Power Hour: ML Engineer Associate (Aug 16 - Sept 20)

Reinforce your knowledge of Machine Learning (ML), identify areas for improvement, and gain valuable insights to help you prepare for success on exam day.

Click here to start. 

#2 Azure – Generative AI Fundamentals (Aug 28)

Gain an understanding of the foundations of language models and how Azure OpenAI Service helps you deliver results using text, code, image generation, natural language summarisation and semantic search.

Click here to register. 

#3 Azure – Generative AI Fundamentals (Sept 5)

Gain an understanding of the foundations of language models and how Azure OpenAI Service helps you deliver results using text, code, image generation, natural language summarisation and semantic search.

Click here to register. 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 🤖

🤫 PLUS: The Future of AI Photography is Here

Google recently announced that its new Pixel 9 lineup will be packed with new AI capabilities, particularly regarding “more camera improvements”. 

💡Here’s what you should know:

• Google’s Magic Editor now lets you "reimagine" scenes by selecting parts of an image and using text prompts for full transformations with generative AI

• The ‘Add Me’ feature helps you add someone to a group photo by guiding you through taking two shots and merging them with AI

• The Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL will include Video Boost, an AI-powered tool for upscaling footage to 8K and enhancing digitally zoomed clips with added detail and smoother transitions

Sales for the Google Pixel 9 lineup are available now.

THAT’S A WRAP

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