**Phase 1: Foundation Building**

Begin AWS training program, establish study routine, join professional communities

## 🌟 Primary Certification


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**Certification:** AWS Certified Solutions Architect

**Provider:** Amazon Web Services

**Target Date:** Q2 2025

**Investment:** $300 exam fee + $500 training

**Validity:** 3 years



#### Study Plan

1. Complete AWS Training Course (40 hours)
1. Hands-on Labs Practice (20 hours)
1. Practice Exams (10 attempts)
1. Review Sessions (15 hours)
## 🌟 Secondary Certification


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**Certification:** Project Management Professional (PMP)

**Provider:** Project Management Institute

**Target Date:** Q4 2025

**Investment:** $555 exam fee + $400 training

**Validity:** 3 years with PDUs



#### Study Plan

1. PMBOK Guide Study (60 hours)
1. Online Training Course (35 hours)
1. Mock Exams (8 attempts)
1. Study Group Sessions (20 hours)
## 🌟 Specialized Certification


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**Certification:** Certified Information Security Manager

**Provider:** ISACA

**Target Date:** Q1 2026

**Investment:** $760 exam fee + $600 training

**Validity:** 3 years with CPE credits



#### Study Plan

1. CISM Review Manual (50 hours)
1. Security Management Course (30 hours)
1. Case Study Analysis (15 hours)
1. Peer Review Sessions (10 hours)