Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Starting AWS Training Without Understanding the Basics of IT
- Only Watching Videos and Not Practising Hands-On
- Ignoring AWS Documentation and Relying Only on Notes
- Not Focusing on IAM (Identity & Access Management)
- Not Learning the Right Way of Architecting on AWS
- Skipping Cloud Fundamentals Like Billing, Cost Control, and Free Tier Limits
- Not Doing Projects or End-to-End Deployments
- Not Preparing for AWS Certification the Right Way
- Depending Too Much on Trainers and Not Self-Learning
- Not Asking Doubts or Avoiding Interaction in Class
- Not Keeping Track of AWS Updates and New Services
- Trying to Learn All AWS Services at Once
- Not Connecting AWS with DevOps
- Not Building a Cloud-Focused Resume
- Not Practising Real Interview Questions
- Final Thoughts
Introduction
Innovative Academy – Your Trusted Institute for AWS, Cloud & DevOps Careers
The demand for AWS professionals in Bangalore is exploding. With the city being the tech capital of India, companies—from startups to MNCs—are shifting their infrastructure to the cloud faster than ever before. This rapid adoption has created a massive need for skilled AWS engineers, architects, and cloud administrators.
To meet this demand, thousands of students join AWS training in Bangalore, hoping to start a high-paying cloud career. But here’s the truth:
Not everyone succeeds—not because AWS is difficult, but because many students make avoidable mistakes during their training.
If you want to stand out and truly master AWS, this blog will guide you through the most common mistakes students make during AWS training and how to avoid them so your learning becomes smoother, faster, and more effective.
1. Starting AWS Training Without Understanding the Basics of IT
Many students jump into AWS without knowing basic concepts like networking, Linux, or how servers work. AWS is powerful, but it builds on traditional IT concepts. Without these foundations, students feel overwhelmed.
Common Issues
- Confusion about VPC, subnets, IP addressing
- Difficulty understanding EC2 security groups
- Unable to troubleshoot simple connection issues
- Frustration in hands-on labs
How to Avoid This
Before joining AWS training:
- Learn Networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, routing, subnetting)
- Get basic Linux commands and file system understanding
- Know what a server, database, and operating system is
At Innovative Academy, we make sure every student becomes comfortable with these essentials before starting AWS modules.
2. Only Watching Videos and Not Practising Hands-On
AWS is NOT something you learn by watching videos.
Cloud computing requires experience, not memorization.
Common Issues
- Students rely only on recorded videos
- No real-time practice on AWS console
- Fear of touching live resources
- Unable to attempt scenario-based questions in interviews
How to Avoid This
Follow this principle:
👉 For every 1 hour of theory, do 2 hours of hands-on practice.
Practical labs to do:
- Launch EC2 instances
- Create and manage S3 buckets
- Set up IAM users with permissions
- Build a VPC from scratch
- Automate tasks using Lambda
- Host static websites
At Innovative Academy, we offer LMS + real-time labs + dedicated practice assignments so students become job-ready.
3. Ignoring AWS Documentation and Relying Only on Notes
AWS has the best documentation in the world.
But many students skip it because they think it's boring or too technical.
Common Issues
- They follow outdated materials
- They don’t understand how services truly work
- They struggle in interviews because AWS explanation style is missing
How to Avoid This
Make AWS Docs your best friend.
Read:
- Service overviews
- Pricing pages
- FAQs (very important!)
- Architecture blogs
This will help you:
- Understand real industry terms
- Answer interview questions correctly
- Keep updated with new services
4. Not Focusing on IAM (Identity & Access Management)
Most students think IAM is simple and skip it.
But IAM is the core security layer of all AWS services.
Common Issues
- Over-permissive policies
- Confusion between role vs user vs policy
- Inability to secure accounts
- Failing practical interview tasks
How to Avoid This
Practice:
- Creating IAM users
- Setting MFA
- Assigning least privilege access
- Creating custom policies
- Using IAM roles with EC2 and Lambda
Master IAM early—you will thank yourself later.
5. Not Learning the Right Way of Architecting on AWS
Students often learn services individually but fail to understand how to connect them in a real environment.
Common Issues
- No idea about scalability or high availability
- Confusion about load balancers
- Don't know when to use RDS vs DynamoDB
- Not understanding multi-AZ and multi-region concepts
How to Avoid This
Study architecture-based learning:
- 3-tier architecture
- Microservices architecture
- Serverless architecture
- Fault-tolerant architecture
- Backup and disaster recovery
Innovative Academy conducts live architecture-building workshops so students learn real-world AWS design skills.
6. Skipping Cloud Fundamentals Like Billing, Cost Control, and Free Tier Limits
Students focus only on service features and forget the financial side of AWS.
Common Issues
- Getting unexpected AWS bills
- Not knowing how pricing works
- Unable to answer cost optimization interview questions
- Wasting free-tier credits
How to Avoid This
Learn:
- AWS Pricing Calculator
- Cost Explorer
- Budgets & Alerts
- Savings Plans and Reserved Instances
- Free tier rules
Knowing these makes you a more complete and professional cloud engineer.
7. Not Doing Projects or End-to-End Deployments
Projects matter more than certificates.
Common Issues
- Resume becomes weak
- No confidence in interviews
- No real-world understanding
- Unable to showcase skills
How to Avoid This
Build at least 3–5 AWS projects:
- Host a website on EC2 with RDS backend
- Deploy a serverless application using Lambda + API Gateway
- Build a VPC from scratch with public and private subnets
- Implement DevOps pipeline using CodePipeline + S3 + CloudFront
At Innovative Academy, all AWS students complete industry-level projects + real use-case deployments.
8. Not Preparing for AWS Certification the Right Way
Certification preparation is different from course learning.
Common Issues
- Memorizing answers
- Not solving practice exams
- Not reading explanations
- Fear of scenario-based questions
How to Avoid This
Use the 4-step certification strategy:
- Complete AWS course thoroughly
- Revise using AWS whitepapers
- Practice mock tests
- Analyze mistakes and re-attempt
AWS SAA & Cloud Practitioner students at Innovative Academy get unlimited mock tests + doubt-solving sessions.
9. Depending Too Much on Trainers and Not Self-Learning
A trainer can guide you—but AWS mastery requires personal effort.
Common Issues
- Students expect everything to be spoon-fed
- Less curiosity
- Poor research habits
- No problem-solving skills
How to Avoid This
Develop self-learning habits:
- Explore the AWS console daily
- Try to deploy something new weekly
- Follow AWS blogs
- Watch re:Invent videos
Good AWS engineers learn continuously.
10. Not Asking Doubts or Avoiding Interaction in Class
Some students hesitate to ask questions.
But AWS is vast—every doubt you ignore becomes a bigger problem later.
Common Issues
- Incomplete understanding
- Fear of touching labs
- Weak interview readiness
How to Avoid This
- Ask doubts immediately
- Seek extra support
- Join peer study groups
- Attend revision classes
At Innovative Academy, we provide 1-to-1 doubt clearing, which helps students stay confident.
11. Not Keeping Track of AWS Updates and New Services
AWS updates services frequently.
What you learn today may change in a few months.
Common Issues
- Using outdated commands
- Preparing old architectures
- Confusion during interviews
How to Avoid This
Follow:
- AWS Blog
- AWS YouTube Channel
- re:Invent announcements
- Cloud newsletters
Staying updated gives you an advantage over other candidates.
12. Trying to Learn All AWS Services at Once
AWS has over 250+ services.
Beginners often try to learn everything and burn out.
Common Issues
- Overthinking
- Losing motivation
- Confusion between similar services
- Slow progress
How to Avoid This
Focus only on these core services first:
- EC2
- S3
- VPC
- IAM
- RDS
- Lambda
- CloudWatch
- SNS
- SQS
- CloudFront
Mastering these is enough for AWS jobs and SAA certification.
13. Not Connecting AWS with DevOps
Many AWS students fail because they learn AWS in isolation.
Common Issues
- Don’t know how to deploy CI/CD
- No understanding of automation tools
- Limited job opportunities
How to Avoid This
Learn AWS with DevOps integrations:
- CodePipeline
- CodeBuild
- CodeDeploy
- ECR + ECS
- CloudFormation
- Terraform basics
Cloud + DevOps is the most powerful skill combo in 2025.
14. Not Building a Cloud-Focused Resume
Even after learning AWS, many students fail because their resume looks ordinary.
Common Issues
- No projects listed
- No tools mentioned
- No AWS architecture included
- No keywords for ATS
How to Avoid This
Your AWS resume should include:
- Cloud projects
- AWS hands-on experience
- Tools like Git, Linux, Docker
- Clear summary of your cloud skills
- Keywords like EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, DevOps
Innovative Academy provides resume building + mock interviews + placement support to help students get placed faster.
15. Not Practising Real Interview Questions
Many students learn AWS but panic during interviews.
Common Issues
- Unable to explain concepts
- Forgetting architecture flows
- Missing scenario-based answers
How to Avoid This
Prepare:
- Scenario questions
- Troubleshooting questions
- Architecture design questions
- Behavioral questions
Mock interviews help in gaining confidence and clarity.
Final Thoughts
AWS training is one of the best career choices in Bangalore, with salaries for cloud engineers ranging between â‚ą4 LPA to â‚ą18 LPA for freshers and experienced professionals.
But success depends on avoiding the common mistakes most students make:
✔ Don’t skip basics
âś” Do more hands-on
âś” Read AWS docs
âś” Do real projects
âś” Stay updated
âś” Ask doubts
âś” Practice interviews
If you want structured training, mentorship, projects, and placement support, Innovative Academy is the best place to begin your cloud journey.
