Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In Cloud Provider Comparisons, we take a look at the same cloud services across the three major public cloud providers - Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). In this episode we turn to the world of cloud certifications! Join ACG’s Mattias Andersson as he answers all your burning questions about how cloud certifications compare across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including why you might consider taking a certification, the different certification levels, question types and the number of questions to expect, how long exams go for and how much they cost, and how long certifications last. If you’ve ever been confused about the cloud certification landscape and aren’t sure where to start, this is the video for you!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
00:46 What good are certifications?
02:19 What cloud certification levels are there?
03:58 Which cloud is right for me?
05:06 How do I get cloud certified?
05:41 What types of questions will they ask me?
06:51 Can I cheat on a cloud certification exam?
08:39 How much do cloud certifications cost?
09:46 What if I don't pass?
10:41 What languages are offered?
11:25 How can I take an exam?
12:34 How long do cloud certifications last?
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Certification guides with downloadable PDFs:
- AWS Certification Guide: youtu.be/Oi1r3e8y2jg
- Azure Certification Guide: youtu.be/O9YCu0oPSes
- Azure Certification Guide 2021 End-of-Year Update - New certs and changes to re-certifications: youtu.be/FW2W4xJleCc
- Google Cloud Certification Guide: youtu.be/YhhWBRr3iEg
Booking exams:
- How to book an AWS certification exam: youtu.be/97QnebQ2Vo8
- How to book an Azure certification exam: youtu.be/sHf1bw12-mE
- Find a certification course that’s right for you: acloudguru.com/browse-training?type=course
- AWS certifications: aws.amazon.com/certification
- Microsoft Azure certifications: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/browse
- Google Cloud certifications: cloud.google.com/certification
#cloudcertifications #acloudguru
In Cloud Provider Comparisons, we take a look at the same cloud services across the three major public cloud providers - Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). In this episode we turn to the world of cloud certifications! Join ACG’s Mattias Andersson as he answers all your burning questions about how cloud certifications compare across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including why you might consider taking a certification, the different certification levels, question types and the number of questions to expect, how long exams go for and how much they cost, and how long certifications last. If you’ve ever been confused about the cloud certification landscape and aren’t sure where to start, this is the video for you!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
00:46 What good are certifications?
02:19 What cloud certification levels are there?
03:58 Which cloud is right for me?
05:06 How do I get cloud certified?
05:41 What types of questions will they ask me?
06:51 Can I cheat on a cloud certification exam?
08:39 How much do cloud certifications cost?
09:46 What if I don't pass?
10:41 What languages are offered?
11:25 How can I take an exam?
12:34 How long do cloud certifications last?
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Certification guides with downloadable PDFs:
- AWS Certification Guide: youtu.be/Oi1r3e8y2jg
- Azure Certification Guide: youtu.be/O9YCu0oPSes
- Azure Certification Guide 2021 End-of-Year Update - New certs and changes to re-certifications: youtu.be/FW2W4xJleCc
- Google Cloud Certification Guide: youtu.be/YhhWBRr3iEg
Booking exams:
- How to book an AWS certification exam: youtu.be/97QnebQ2Vo8
- How to book an Azure certification exam: youtu.be/sHf1bw12-mE
- Find a certification course that’s right for you: acloudguru.com/browse-training?type=course
- AWS certifications: aws.amazon.com/certification
- Microsoft Azure certifications: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/browse
- Google Cloud certifications: cloud.google.com/certification
#cloudcertifications #acloudguru
