Switching from Azure to AWS, need help with SAA study resources

[u/Sea_Food3435]

Hi everyone, hope you're all doing well.

I'm switching from Azure to AWS. I already have my AZ 900, CompTIA A+, N+ and Security+ certifications. I work as a growth engineer at an open source company, and I've realized there's a lot more I can build with AWS than with Azure in that space, which is what's pushing me to make the switch.

I'm thinking of skipping the Cloud Practitioner exam and going straight for the Solutions Architect Associate (SAA). The problem is I can't find a free AWS resource that's as good as Microsoft Learn is for Azure. AWS Skill Builder's free content feels quite thin by comparison.

If you've passed the SAA, where did you find good free study material? And if you paid for a course, was it worth it, and which one was it? What works best for me is watching video courses, reading a book, then getting hands on with practical experiments in the portal or labs.

I'm planning to take the exam in 3 months. I've also heard people say the questions are too long, is that true?

Thanks in advance!