AWS Certifications
Roadmap to being AWS Certified
With the emergence of Cloud Technologies in the market, the most important step for learners is to get a clarification on the right way to begin their career. Amazon Web Services, being a leader in the globe in terms of providing cloud base solutions provides a clear description of skill validation through certifications (starting from Foundation level to Professional level). This blog will provide a detailed description of the following points:
- Introduction to AWS Certification
- Why should you get AWS Certified?
- Levels of AWS Certification
- How to get certified?
Introduction to AWS Certification
AWS provides a way for knowledge seekers to validate their skills. AWS certifications are available for a wide range of people starting from beginners to professionals. A complete pathway is available for every individual in a simplified manner which helps the learners to showcase their expertise to the world. Digital Badges are given to successful candidates so that they can showcase to the world their prized achievement.
Why should you get AWS certified?
Well, any knowledge without a validation tag is of no use. People will remember you for the expertise you have. Certifications will add weight to your resume. Additionally, most of the AWS certifications are valid for three years. You can share your achievements on social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)and can attract recruiters to your profile.
Levels of AWS Certification
In AWS, there are four levels in which certifications can be done which are based on your experience. These levels are
- Foundational: A minimum of six months of experience in understanding the AWS services is required to sit for this certification level. This level is suitable for beginners and learners who can appear for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam
- Associate: You should have a minimum of one year of experience working on use cases and proving solutions using AWS cloud. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam is available at this level.
- Professional: At Least two years of experience in terms of understanding and implementing the design, operations, and troubleshooting is required. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional is available at this level.
- Specialty: Technical AWS Cloud Experience in the specialty domain which includes Advanced Networking, Data Analytics, Database, Machine Learning, Security.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Foundational
- No. of questions : 65
- Format : Multiple choice or multiple response
- Time : 90 mins
- Cost : 100 USD (Practise exam : 20 USD)
Sample questions: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-sa-assoc/AWS-Certified-Solutions-Architect-Associate_Sample-Questions.pdf
Schedule the exam: https://www.aws.training/certification?src=practitioner
AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate
- No. of questions : 65
- Format : Multiple choice or multiple response
- Time : 130 mins
- Cost : 150 USD (Practise exam : 20 USD)
Sample questions: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-sa-assoc/AWS-Certified-Solutions-Architect-Associate_Sample-Questions.pdf
Schedule the exam: https://www.aws.training/certification?src=arc-assoc
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator — Associate
- No. of questions : 65
- Format : Multiple choice or multiple response
- Time : 130 mins
- Cost : 150 USD (Practise exam : 20 USD)
Sample questions: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-sysops-associate/AWS-Certified-SysOps-Administrator-Associate_Sample-Questions_C01.pdf
Schedule the exam: https://www.aws.training/certification?src=sysops-assoc
AWS Certified Developer — Associate
- No. of questions : 65
- Format : Multiple choice or multiple response
- Time : 130 mins
- Cost : 150 USD (Practise exam : 20 USD)
Sample questions: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-dev-associate/AWS-Certified-Developer-Associate_Sample-Questions.pdf
Schedule the exam: https://www.aws.training/certification?src=dev-assoc
AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Professional
- No. of questions : 75
- Format : Multiple choice or multiple response
- Time : 180 mins
- Cost : 300 USD (Practise exam : 40 USD)
Sample questions: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-sa-pro/AWS-Certified-Solutions-Architect-Professional_Sample-Questions.pdf
Schedule the exam: https://www.aws.training/certification?src=arc-pro
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer — Professional
- No. of questions : 75
- Format : Multiple choice or multiple response
- Time : 180 mins
- Cost : 300 USD (Practise exam : 40 USD)
Sample questions: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-devops-pro/AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional_Sample-Questions.pdf
Schedule the exam: https://www.aws.training/certification?src=devops-pro
AWS Certified Advanced Networking — Specialty
- No. of questions : 65
- Format : Multiple choice or multiple response
- Time : 170 mins
- Cost : 300 USD
Sample questions: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-advnetworking-spec/AWS-Certified-Advanced-Networking-Specialty_Sample-Questions.pdf
Schedule the exam: https://www.aws.training/certification?src=an-spec
AWS Certified Data Analytics — Specialty
- No. of questions : 65
- Format : Multiple choice or multiple response
- Time : 180 mins
- Cost : 300 USD (Practise exam : 40 USD)
Sample questions: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-data-analytics-specialty/AWS-Certified-Data-Analytics-Specialty_Sample-Questions.pdf
Schedule the exam: https://www.aws.training/certification?src=da-spec
AWS Certified Database — Specialty
- No. of questions : 65
- Format : Multiple choice or multiple response
- Time : 180 mins
- Cost : 300 USD (Practise exam : 40 USD)
Sample questions: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-database-specialty/AWS-Certified-Database-Specialty_Sample-Questions.pdf
Schedule the exam: https://www.aws.training/certification?src=db-spec
AWS Certified Machine Learning — Specialty
- No. of questions : 65
- Format : Multiple choice or multiple response
- Time : 180 mins
- Cost : 300 USD (Practise exam : 40 USD)
Sample questions: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-ml/AWS-Certified-Machine-Learning-Specialty_Sample-Questions.pdf
Schedule the exam: https://www.aws.training/certification?rightcta=mlexam
AWS Certified Security — Specialty
- No. of questions : 65
- Format : Multiple choice or multiple response
- Time : 170 mins
- Cost : 300 USD (Practise exam : 40 USD)
Sample questions: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-security-spec/AWS-Certified-Security-Speciality_Sample-Questions.pdf
Schedule the exam: https://www.aws.training/certification?src=security-spec
Additonal Resources —
- Access all the free courses available on AWS: https://www.aws.training/
- AWS Service FAQ’s:
https://aws.amazon.com/faqs/ - Connect with AWS Events & Webinars:
https://aws.amazon.com/events/explore-aws-events/
Hurry up! Register for the Virtual Event to check your exam readiness or to learn how to prepare for the Associate level exam. This event is scheduled on April12,2021 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM IST
Exam Readiness Virtual Event — https://pages.awscloud.com/get-certified-saa-ist_20210412_7014z0000014Q2v_RegPage-Merch.html?sc_icampaign=event_certification_india_sola%E2%80%A6
AWS Certifications Campaign E-Book — https://pages.awscloud.com/AWS_Certification-Campaign-e-book-sm.html
Wrapping Up —
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