A Cloud Guru was the BEST learning platform that I have used. And I have used several!
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I was interested in Cloud Computing options that were available, so I signed up for a one year subscription to A Cloud Guru. I completed several introductory courses and then decided to go for a certification. So I took the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course which helped me pass the certification exam on the first try. I really like the way the courses are setup and the sandbox labs which are used for completing exercises.
Pros
- Good pace of the instructors
- Sandbox instances for hands-on practice was excellent
- The knowledge checks and quizzes were very helpful
Cons
- The learning curve for using the labs was pretty tricky
- The practice tests could have more questions
- I remember having issues with resuming the course after a break
Return on Investment
- A Cloud Guru has not had any impact, positive nor negative, on my overall business objectives.
Alternatives Considered
ITProTV, Udemy for Business, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com) and Pluralsight Skills
Other Software Used
ITProTV, LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com), Udemy for Business




