A Cloud Guru Reviews

When I started in 2016-2017, it was primarily to upskill myself in terms of AWS and Azure cloud. Then, after I got my certifications, I started learning, practicing, and implementing solutions. 

Today, with the help of A Cloud Guru, I work as an enterprise senior cloud architect, predominantly working on AWS. So, my learning journey into the cloud from a conventional application developer was definitely helped by A Cloud Guru.

The hands-on labs are really helpful. We use A Cloud Guru a lot because it helps not just with learning the subject, but also with getting hands-on experience. You can perform iterations and there's no limitation on how many times you can perform a lab.

I like the kind of content they are running. Both of the developers, Ryan and Sam Kroonenburg, built the platform and the model. It's really unique, and we know it's not like other platforms like Udemy or others where you have specific courses.

With A Cloud Guru, once you have a subscription, you are open to everything. The main point is that the content is getting refreshed as the public cloud providers are increasing and enhancing the landscape. They also keep up with the latest technology trends and share tech talks and reviews, which is helpful.

There's also a playground where you have new labs you can perform, and there is no restriction on the number of times you can do them. You can reiterate multiple times until you master the particular skill you would like to use. Otherwise, if you want to do it in your own account, it will cost you a lot of money, and you need to tear down the resources. So, A Cloud Guru playground is definitely helpful.

What's helpful for me as a student, and even today, is that I'm still continuing my subscription even for my learning now.

This is very simple and pretty easy to use platform. Once you have the subscription enabled, you go in, and you have your lectures available and the career paths laid out for you. You can choose what you want to learn. 

For me, I felt that day one, when I logged into the console, was pretty easy. It was changed because, in the earlier days, it was different. Subsequently, there was a facelift. And even if I see it's not a cloud-native person, as long as people use the Internet these days, it is very user-friendly and simple.

There are definitely room for improvement. As people's maturity increases, there are areas that can be improved in terms of the learning paths. 

Some of the content can be improved by not assuming no prior experience when a student registers. If they have prior experience, the learning can be more automated or tailored.

For example, there is overlapping content between the associate level and the professional level. When you go into an advanced-level course, like Solutions Architect Professional or a specialty course, some detailed content is fine, but there is an absolute risk of repetition. It increases the number of hours of learning rather than providing additional depth of the subject to the student.

I've been using it from 2016 onwards, probably around seven years now.

I never had any kind of challenge with the stability. In my usage, I've never come across that because I use it on my mobile and my laptop. I never had any challenges.

I would rate it a nine out of ten or ten out of ten. Even if I had any issues, it could be my mobile network or my reception. But other than that, at home, when I have used it for hours and hours over the weekend, I never had any issues in terms of the continuation of the subject from one chapter to another and also the quizzes. I never had any challenge there.

Over the years, it has matured so much. I can see the number of students who have enrolled. I have a subscription, and I am pretty much looking at the content only. So I have not taken any commentary in terms of other platforms. 

I know there was Pluralsight. I wasn't very much involved in them in terms of knowing, as long as it did not interrupt my learning. So I wasn't really keen in terms of what Pluralsight has brought in or whether there was any impact or any change of business model.

I would rate it an eight out of ten. 

I did have one or two incidents related to billing clarifications. The response was good. That was quite a while back, in 2017 or 2018. After that, I never had any kind of incident or anything to bring up to them.

Overall, I had a good experience with the support. 

Positive

had a similar experience prior to A Cloud Guru with Linux Academy. 

A Cloud Guru actually acquired Linux Academy, which I USED prior to that. A lot of the instructors from Linux Academy actually joined the team of A Cloud Guru to run the content delivery to the students.

It is a browser-based application. I can access it easily and start using it. 

Based on the knowledge gained over the years, I think it's definitely pretty easy in terms of architecture, and also the way the content is delivered. It's definitely loosely coupled. It will be tightly coupled; the videos and content upgrade will be much more challenging. It's more of a serverless concept used in terms of making the content easily accessible to the students.

For me, it is definitely worth the money. The reason is it is not restricted to a single public cloud provider, like exclusively AWS. This platform allows me to go across Microsoft, AWS, and also GCP. So all three cloud skills are available for me to learn.

I remember purchasing this during a Black Friday sale for around $200 or $250. Ever since then, I think I have been getting renewals, and it's automatically charged to my credit card for the same amount. 

But I have seen that for new subscriptions there are different models and different pricing. I may not know the latest model or the newer student pricing. I pay around $200 or $250 maximum, if not mistaken.

Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten. 

In recent years, I compared the content from A Cloud Guru with other instructors on Udemy or other platforms. There is a difference. There can be improvements. 

This could be because of the change of leadership, change of instructors. The content is not being updated as fast. While the brothers, Ryan and Sam, were there, it was different. 

I have recommended it to a lot of my friends, and they have done their certifications. I'm not sure whether they are still continuing, but I have personally recommended it to a lot of my friends who want to learn Cloud.

The main objective of my recommendation is the labs. They have labs, and you can practice what you learn. The advantage is that when you learn from Udemy or any other cloud platform, they are really just theoretical. 

Especially on Udemy, when you learn, it's only learning you can do, but you need to have your own personal AWS or Azure account to practice what has been taught to you. 

Whereas the advantage of A Cloud Guru is that you have the opportunity to perform tests and learn from there. You can also reach out to the instructors and forums for any issues that you have encountered.

A Cloud Guru is very cost-effective, and the content is very good. It's good value for money when compared to some of the premium e-learning platforms. I found it to be a great value for anyone who wants to learn new technologies. For a ten-hour course, you get pretty good content.

The content itself and the instructors are very good. The content is very easy to understand because they break it down in a way that anyone can understand. Some courses are only understandable to people who have directly worked on the subject matter.

The hands-on labs are also good. I'm glad they have them. They're pretty good.

There could be some performance improvements. Sometimes it lags. If A Cloud Guru could make some improvements there, that would be better.

I have been using it for five to six years now. 

I didn't find any issues with stability. The only issue I found is with the performance; sometimes, it lags. 

Otherwise, stability-wise, it's pretty good. You can resume wherever you left off, and it's fine.

I am not sure if "scalable" applies here, but it's a pretty good solution. I didn't find any issues with it.

I used it for personal use. We use some other learning platforms at work.

I used Pluralsight, Udemy, and LinkedIn learning. 

A Cloud Guru is a good value. Compared to Pluralsight, it's a bit cheaper.

The setup is straightforward and not much hassle. They're pretty straightforward to use and pretty user-friendly.

The deployment time depends on how fast you do it. It can be around 15 to 20 minutes.

The pricing is good compared to other premium e-learning platforms. 

I usually buy the courses individually.

Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten because the only thing that could be better is the performance.

I would recommend A Cloud Guru to other users because it is very cost-effective and a good value. Also, the contents are pretty good.

We use the solution to set up VCP-DCV in the cloud, primarily for certification.

A Cloud Guru has a very easy format and is very informative. The labs are excellent.

The only hard part sometimes is for people to log in. You must know how to log in to the actual environment, but that's pretty easy. Once you figure that out, it's pretty simple. You need some technical knowledge, but minimal.

I have been using A Cloud Guru for four years.

It has never let me down, even in low bandwidth, it works well.

I never had to scale the product, so I don’t know how it will work.

I have used the Pluralsight platform, which is less intuitive than A Cloud Guru. Overall, it is a better platform, flawless for training and interaction.

The first time I signed up, I paid the full price, then it was Black Friday or Cyber Monday, I got 50% discount. I'm locked in half price forever. It costs 250$ per year.

I mentor people in Canada who are coming here to do cybersecurity. I recommend signing up for the course to everyone. It allows you to play in a real environment. If you log into the real AWS and you play, you're going to pay because there are certain things to pay for. You can spend all day playing and not pay a penny.

I make sure to take the introductory courses before you try the advanced courses. If you try and go too far in the advanced courses, you'll get lost, and the labs will get complicated for you. It's best to take A Cloud. It tells you it's really good. It tells you steps one, step two, and step three. If you do step one first, the next lab makes more sense than just trying to do something you can't do.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

The platform serves as an essential tool for various purposes such as lab exercises, study, and exploring different user interfaces to understand system building and viability testing. It offers a range of labs across AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud platforms, enabling hands-on experience in scaling, deploying, storing, and distributing information across different regions. This has been invaluable for understanding cloud technologies and optimizing platform digitization within my organization.

The hands-on labs are particularly valuable due to their practical approach and ease of use. They provide real-world scenarios and are complemented by a 24/7 backend support team that assists in data management and automation. Additionally, the integration of AI with cloud technologies enhances our understanding and application of automation within cloud environments.

If I were to suggest improvements for Cloud Guru, I would appreciate more interactive features where users can receive immediate feedback on their actions. This could include real-time responses to errors, personalized guidance on improvement areas, and best practice recommendations.

I've been using A Cloud Guru for about a year now.

The product is stable.

The product is scalable.

The customer service and support have been highly responsive, both in terms of their user interface and platform assistance.

Positive

I didn't personally handle the setup, the platform's ease of use suggests it was straightforward to implement.

The platform has significantly enhanced my understanding of cloud technologies and their practical benefits. It has streamlined my knowledge of cloud migration strategies, particularly in managing public and private cloud environments and hybrid setups. It offers diverse features tailored to cloud services, such as AWS and Google Cloud. For instance, I focused on AWS S3 storage and Google's data engineering tools. This exposure has allowed me to explore various scenarios, from building data warehouses to leveraging analytics for insightful reporting.

It is reliable in terms of stability and scalability. Maintaining the current standards is essential for ensuring sustainability. The platform remains stable and dependable as long as it continues to uphold its quality.

I highly recommend it to companies aiming to enhance employee education. It is an ideal tool for empowering staff through comprehensive cloud and AI education. As I prepare to subscribe to empower my team, I encourage other enterprises to explore this cloud portal. It's invaluable for improving workforce skills in cloud computing and understanding essential tools like cloud security.

I rate it a ten. 

We use the solution for its content and videos.  

The solution's lab feature is good and offers hands-on experience. It is easily accessible. 

A Cloud Guru needs to offer more practical quizzes.  

I have been using the product for one year. 

The tool breaks down only rarely. I rate its stability a nine out of ten. 

A Cloud Guru is scalable.

The solution contains pre-recorded videos. The chances of connecting with the support are lower. 

The solution's deployment is easy and can be completed in a week. 

The solution is worth its money. 

The solution's cloud content is expensive. Compared to other vendors, it is expensive.  

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. 

I use the solution as a training portal. It helps to gain certifications from providers like Microsoft, AWS, etc. The UI and dashboards are user-friendly. 

The solution has labs that help to learn different technologies. The main value of using it is learning new technologies.

A Cloud Guru should incorporate fewer updates. 

I have been working with the product for a few months. 

I rate A Cloud Guru's stability a ten out of ten. 

The solution is scalable. 

I haven't contacted the solution's technical support yet. 

I have used Pluralsight before A Cloud Guru. Both have similar features. 

The tool has no deployment. You need to log in through an online portal. 

The solution is a training portal, so when company employees learn to use it, they can work on new projects, which benefits the company and enhances productivity. 

You need an annual license to use the platform. Its pricing is fine—good knowledge comes at a price—and doesn't include any extra costs. 

I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten. 

The solution has learning videos that are similar to LinkedIn Learning. 

A Cloud Guru offers courses for any industry. It is a user-friendly platform that offers courses in Excel, Python, C#, and more. 

The solution could work on their marketing and advertising. Many people know about platforms like LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, and Coursera, but I only learned about A Cloud Guru through my company. They could focus on making their product more widely known.

I worked with the tool for about two years. 

I haven't encountered any bugs or breakdowns while using the tool. 

Our IT staff used to manage any issues with the product. 

The initial setup and deployment had some challenges, mostly related to my organization's systems rather than A Cloud Guru. At first, we used Okta for single sign-on, which was easy. When the organization switched to using Google for authentication, there was a transition period where I had trouble logging in and viewing my progress. The IT staff at my organization eventually resolved these issues. I don't blame A Cloud Guru for these problems, as they seemed more related to my company's setup.

I rate the overall product a ten out of ten. 

We use the tool for SaaS learning. It helps me with my learning path.

A Cloud Guru has labs; we don't have to create them. It helps to be trained on multiple topics. 

A Cloud Guru's videos are not effective for knowledge transfer. 

I have been using the product for four months. 

I didn't have any issues with the tool's stability. 

I rate A Cloud Guru's scalability a ten out of ten. 

I have never reached out to the support. 

I have used Coursera and Whizlabs before. 

The solution's onboarding is easy.

The tool's deployment can be done by ourselves. 

The solution's ROI is a little bit less. 

I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten.

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.