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Love this question — onboarding to Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) can feel like drinking from a firehose at first, so having the right resources early on makes a huge difference.
When I was part of a net-new AEP implementation, a few assets really stood out for helping me (and my team) ramp up. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what I wish I had at the time:

🧭 1. Get Started with Adobe Experience Platform — learning.adobe.com

Goal: This 1-day course helped us understand AEP’s architecture, data ingestion flow, and how profiles and audiences actually come together.
Who it’s for: Great for anyone starting fresh — business users, analysts, or engineers who want a structured foundation.
What worked well: It’s hands-on enough to make the concepts stick, and the explanations around identity stitching were super clear.
What didn’t: Being a single-day session, it doesn’t go deep into custom implementations or edge-case data flows.
What I wish I had: A companion checklist for “Your first 30 days in AEP” — something to track progress and align cross-functional teams.

🧩 2. Adobe Experience Platform Documentation — experienceleague.adobe.com

Goal: The official doc hub — everything from schemas to data ingestion and activation.
Who it’s for: Data engineers, architects, and anyone who needs to understand how the pieces fit technically.
What worked well: Super comprehensive and up to date. It’s my go-to reference when I get stuck.
What didn’t: It can be overwhelming — there’s so much content, and it’s easy to get lost without a starting point.
Wish list: A curated “implementation playbook” that connects the dots — from contract → sandbox → first audience activation.

🧱 3. Getting Started for Data Architects & Engineers

Goal: A guided, hands-on walkthrough for data ingestion, schema design, and API setup.
Who it’s for: Technical implementers — engineers and architects.
What worked well: Loved that it’s practical — you actually do the steps in the UI and APIs, not just read theory.
What didn’t: Would be nice if it included a few “business context” examples (e.g., how a marketer would use that data later).
Wish list: More interactive labs or sandboxes to experiment safely.

🧠 4. AEP Tutorials Library

Goal: Short, snackable videos covering specific tasks (like creating datasets, setting up identities, or using Query Service).
Who it’s for: Anyone who prefers visual learning.
What worked well: Perfect for “just-in-time” help — you can pause, follow along, and repeat.
What didn’t: Some tutorials are a bit dated or assume prior setup.
Wish list: Role-based playlists — one for marketers, one for engineers, etc.

🏗️ 5. Implement Web SDK for AEP

Goal: A step-by-step tutorial for setting up the Web SDK and data streams on a sample site (Luma).
Who it’s for: Front-end devs and data collection teams.
What worked well: Finally demystified how data actually flows into the edge and profiles.
What didn’t: It’s purely technical — doesn’t cover business activation or how those events feed use cases.
Wish list: A follow-up example showing those same events powering personalization in AJO or CJA.

🧩 6. AEP Training & Learning Resources Hub

Goal: Central hub that links to all the courses, tutorials, and documentation.
Who it’s for: Great starting point for new teams.
What worked well: Clean layout — easy to find what fits your role.
What didn’t: Some links bounce between Experience League and Learning, which can confuse newcomers.
Wish list: Interactive “choose your role” wizard that recommends resources dynamically.

🧪 7. AEP Foundation Course (Exam Prep)

Goal: Build foundational knowledge of AEP concepts (also helps for certification prep).
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants to ensure they understand the fundamentals.
What worked well: Free and simple — good “intro” for teams before training budgets kick in.
What didn’t: Not hands-on; focused on theory and terminology.
Wish list: Interactive quizzes or sample project files.

🎓 8. Experience League – New User Onboarding Guide

Goal: Explains how to use Experience League effectively — navigation, playlists, tutorials.
Who it’s for: New Adobe users just learning where to find resources.
What worked well: Great meta-onboarding — teaches you how to learn.
What didn’t: It’s platform-agnostic; doesn’t focus specifically on AEP.
Wish list: A tailored “AEP onboarding” version of this same guide.