Cloud certification guides
Straight answers to the questions learners ask us most: which certification to take first, how long each exam takes to prepare for, and what's changed in the latest Microsoft and AWS exams.
AWS or Azure: which certification should you get first?
Should you start with AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure AZ-900? A plain-English guide to choosing your first cloud certification in the UK.
Read the guide →GuideAZ-900 vs AZ-104: which comes first?
AZ-900 or AZ-104? What each Azure exam covers, whether you need AZ-900 first, and the best order for your Azure career.
Read the guide →GuideHow long does it take to pass AWS Cloud Practitioner?
How long to study for AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02), with realistic timelines for beginners and IT professionals and a week-by-week plan.
Read the guide →GuideAI-901 exam guide: what Azure AI Fundamentals tests
Everything you need to know about Microsoft AI-901 Azure AI Fundamentals: what the exam tests, the skills split, coding expectations and how to prepare.
Read the guide →GuideHow to start a cloud career in the UK with no experience
A step-by-step plan to get into cloud computing in the UK with no IT experience: which certifications to take, which skills to build and how to get hired.
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