How Long Does It Take to Learn AWS?
Quick Answer
Average time to learn AWS: 8 weeks
This assumes you already have: Networking basics, Linux, Web development concepts
Time Breakdown by Goal
| Goal | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Basic understanding | 3 week(s) |
| Build simple projects | 4 weeks |
| Production-ready | 8 weeks |
| Advanced proficiency | 16 weeks |
By Experience Level
| Your Background | Learning Time |
|---|---|
| Strong in Networking basics | 8 weeks |
| Some infrastructure experience | 10 weeks |
| New to infrastructure | 14 weeks |
| Complete beginner | 16+ weeks |
What Makes AWS Advanced?
AWS is considered advanced because:
- Service overload - Focus on core services first: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM
- IAM complexity - Learn IAM policies early - security is foundational
Factors That Speed Up Learning
- Strong foundation in Networking basics, Linux, Web development concepts
- Working on a real project (not just tutorials)
- AI-powered assistance (like Ramp)
- Pair programming with experienced developers
Factors That Slow Down Learning
- Learning too many things at once
- Tutorial hell (watching instead of building)
- No clear project goal
- Working in isolation
How to Learn AWS Faster
- Get something running on Day 1 - Don't spend days on setup
- Build a real project - Tutorials only get you so far
- Use Ramp for instant answers - Don't struggle alone
- Read production code - See how experts use AWS
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