AMAZON EXAM

Exam:

Amazon Web Services Certification Exam

Industry:

Country:

Global

Website:

https://aws.amazon.com/certification/

AWS Certification Overview

AWS Certification validates cloud expertise and helps professionals highlight in-demand skills. It allows individuals to showcase their knowledge and skills, as well as organizations to identify talented professionals to lead cloud initiatives using AWS.

Available AWS Certifications

AWS offers certifications for various roles and skill levels:

Foundational: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Associate: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps Administrator
Professional: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer
Specialty: AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Security, Machine Learning, Database, Data Analytics, SAP on AWS

Benefits of AWS Certification

Validates cloud expertise
Builds credibility and confidence
Helps grow your career
Prepares you for industry-recognized certification exams
Shows your commitment to professional development

Exam Details

Exams are offered through Pearson VUE and PSI testing centers, or online proctored exams
Exam format: Multiple choice, multiple answer
Exam time: 130-180 minutes, depending on the exam
Exam cost: $100-$300, depending on the exam
Recertification required every 2-3 years

Preparing for AWS Certification

To prepare for AWS Certification exams, individuals can:

Take AWS training courses
Gain hands-on experience with AWS
Review the AWS documentation
Take practice exams
Join AWS communities and study groups

Maintaining AWS Certification

To maintain AWS Certification, individuals must:

Recertify every 2-3 years, depending on the certification
Meet the recertification requirements, such as completing a certain number of professional development units or passing a recertification exam

Who Should Take AWS Certification Exams?

AWS Certification exams are suitable for:

Cloud professionals looking to validate their expertise and showcase their skills
Individuals seeking to grow their career in cloud computing
Organizations aiming to identify talented professionals to lead cloud initiatives using AWS

Related Certifications and Credentials

In addition to AWS Certifications, there are other cloud-related certifications and credentials available, such as:

Microsoft Azure Certifications: Validate expertise in Microsoft's cloud platform
Google Cloud Certifications: Demonstrate skills in Google Cloud Platform
Cloud Security Certifications: Showcase knowledge in cloud security, such as the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

AWS Certification Exam Format and Pricing

Certification Level	Exam Format	Exam Time	Exam Cost
Foundational	Multiple choice, multiple answer	90 minutes	$100
Associate	Multiple choice, multiple answer	130 minutes	$150
Professional	Multiple choice, multiple answer	180 minutes	$300
Specialty	Multiple choice, multiple answer	170 minutes	$300

Recertification Requirements

AWS Certifications are valid for 2-3 years, depending on the certification level. To maintain certification, individuals must meet recertification requirements, such as: