AWS Self-Paced Labs vs. Microsoft Hands-on Labs

Good for learning about the different AWS services in a non-real scenario. AWS Self-Paced Labs can be a bit overwhelming, and it is good to have the opportunity to see how the different services work.

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The Microsoft Hands-on Labs were great for training when working alongside an instructor. They would show things on their screen, and I would work alongside with a real environment. Being able to actually use the environment and interact with it was more preferable than just a straight lecture. It allowed me hands-on practice.

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• Easy to learn about the different services offered by AWS in a non-real environment
• Good to prepare for the AWS certification

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• The platform was simple
• It did what it needed to do

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• AWS in general can be a bit overwhelming, as there are so many options that sometimes is difficult to understand when to use each one of the services

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• Copying and pasting can be clunky
• Sometimes the instructions are not accurate
• For some Microsoft tools, it requires you to create a temporary account, which takes some time and is time-consuming
• Have to remember to save or you will lose your environment
• May not be the most user-friendly to initially start

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I think Udemy is really superior as a platform, people create super high quality courses that get employees up to speed in days. The platform has a web and mobile app and has taking notes functionality that can be exported

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• It will contribute to the incorporation of AWS technologies to our software products

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• I think it has a positive impact in having a platform to train employees
• I don't think the cost might be worth it given that the content is super dry

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