--- title: Do THIS Instead of Watching Endless Tutorials - How I'd... description: A structured four-step roadmap for learning AWS from scratch, aimed at getting hired in data/AI engineering roles. The approach emphasizes active learning over... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/do-this-instead-of-watching-endless-tutorials---how-i-d-learn-aws-fast-2026--dvntrmwzz twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Do THIS Instead of Watching Endless Tutorials - How I'd Learn AWS FAST (2026) | daily.dev og:description: A structured four-step roadmap for learning AWS from scratch, aimed at getting hired in data/AI engineering roles. 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The approach emphasizes active learning over passive video consumption: start with DataCamp's AWS Cloud Practitioner Foundations Track, take the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam, study for and pass the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam using Stephane Maarek's Udemy course and Tutorial Dojo practice tests, then build two to three real projects using AWS free tier. The author advises skipping professional-level certifications as poor ROI and instead investing that money in hands-on projects. Timeline estimate is three to four months to become job-ready. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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