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every concept in plain english. flashcards. ELI5 toggle. no signup.
~250 questions
$9 Β· once
three modes: study (instant feedback), exam (timed), flashcards (SM-2 spaced).
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included on most certs
timed simulation, 80% pass threshold, no peeking, review at the end.
every answer explained β why it's right and why the others aren't.
how guided compares
see why learners choose guided over alternatives.
| Feature | Guided | Typical Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Free study guides | β Forever, all certs | β Paid or limited |
| Free practice questions | 20 per cert | 0β5 or paywall |
| Detailed explanations | β Every question | Partial or premium |
| Exam simulation mode | β Timed + 80% pass on most certs | Basic timer only |
| Spaced repetition (SM-2) | β Built-in | β Not available |
| Adaptive question selection | β Focus weak areas | β Random only |
| Confidence tracking | β Per-question | β Not available |
| Gamification (XP, streaks) | β 9 badges | β Not available |
| Cross-cert dashboard | β All certs in one view | β Per-cert only |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $9 (guides free) | $20β$50+ |
why this exists
cert prep was always overpriced. $50, $79, $99 for practice questions, on top of an exam that already costs $165β$200.
so i built guided. free study guides. $9 practice. the same content i'd want for myself, priced like i'd want it.
no fluff, no gatekeeping, no upsells. just the prep.
i'm sutheesh β Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer in NZ. started as an infra admin. sat every exam i could get my hands on. watch the videos Β· how purchasing works
frequently asked questions
What is Guided?
Cert prep that doesn't gatekeep. Free study guides for 321 certs across 27 vendors (Microsoft, AWS, CompTIA, Cisco, and more). Practice exams are $9 per cert, not $79. 80,097+ questions in total. Built by Sush β someone who actually sat the exams and writes plain-English explanations, not vendor spin.
Is Guided free?
Yes β every cert includes 20 free practice questions, no account needed. 38 certs also include complete free interactive study guides (flashcards, ELI5 toggles, plain-english explanations). Full practice exams with the complete question bank (typically 250 per cert), exam simulation on most certs, and spaced repetition are $9 per cert.
How many certifications does Guided cover?
Guided covers 321 certifications across 27 vendors: Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, CompTIA, GCP, ISCΒ², ISACA, CNCF, HashiCorp, Juniper, Palo Alto, EC-Council, Fortinet, GitHub, Snowflake, Databricks, Oracle, MongoDB, Splunk, Confluent, Nutanix, NVIDIA, Salesforce, ServiceNow, PeopleCert, PMI, Anthropic. New certs are added regularly.
What study modes are available?
Three modes on most certs: Study Mode (instant feedback and explanations after each question), Exam Mode (timed simulation with 80% pass threshold, no peeking, review before submit), and Flashcards (SM-2 spaced repetition with Again/Hard/Good/Easy ratings for long-term retention). A small number of banks are sold as revision material rather than exam simulation β those do not include Exam Mode, and their cert page says so before you buy.
How does purchasing work?
Click "Unlock" on any cert page β pay securely via Stripe β all questions unlock straight away in that browser. Your licence key is shown on screen and emailed to you from noreply@aguidetocloud.com β you only need to enter it on another device or browser. No account needed β your licence key is your access. Full details on our help page.
Can I use my purchase on multiple devices?
Yes. After purchasing, you receive a licence key (e.g. GD-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX). Enter it on up to 3 devices β phone, tablet, laptop, desktop. Each device only needs the key once.
What if I lose my licence key?
Your key is in the licence key email from noreply@aguidetocloud.com, with a subject starting "Your licence key for" β a separate email from the Stripe payment receipt. Check your inbox (and spam folder). If you truly can't find it, email aguidetocloud@gmail.com and we'll look it up.
Can I get a refund?
Yes β email aguidetocloud@gmail.com within 7 days of purchase for a full refund, no questions asked. Payments are processed securely by Stripe.
How is Guided different from other cert prep sites?
Most cert prep sites either gate the study guides or charge $79+ for practice exams. Guided does the opposite β guides are free forever, practice is $9. Every question explains why each answer is right and why the others aren't, with real-world scenarios and exam tips. No gamification, no streaks, no badges β just questions, explanations, and progress tracking that respects your time.
Do I need to create an account?
No β Guided works entirely in your browser with no account required. Your progress is saved locally. When you purchase, your licence key is your access β no account, no password, no sign-up.
Is my payment secure?
Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe, one of the world's largest payment processors (used by Amazon, Google, and Shopify). We never see or store your card details.
Who built Guided?
Guided is built by Sush (Susanth Sutheesh), a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer in New Zealand who started as an infrastructure admin. Every explanation is written from the perspective of someone who sat the exams and knows what it's like to study after long work days β and still gets butterflies before every customer meeting.