Amazon Web Services (AWS) training and certification enables individuals to validate and enhance their cloud skills, allowing them to play a role in the ongoing migration of businesses to cloud computing.<\/p>\n
For those pursuing a career in AWS, there may be many questions regarding the certification options for developers such as the number of certifications available,<\/a> the cost of exams and training, the time required to become certified, and the types of jobs available.<\/p>\n This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the general principles of AWS, the certifications offered, and the recommended path for aspiring AWS developers.<\/a><\/p>\n AWS certification is officially divided into four categories, with each category having a specific area of expertise. There are 10 different AWS certifications (as of writing this article) as shown below.<\/p>\n 1. AWS Cloud Practitioner – Foundational Scope: A basic understanding of AWS and the services it offers.<\/p>\n Prerequisites: None<\/p>\n AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner<\/a> offers a fundamental understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and terminology.<\/p>\n This is a good starting point for individuals in non-technical roles with no prior IT or cloud experience or those with on-premises IT experience seeking basic AWS Cloud proficiency.<\/p>\n This certification can provide confidence for candidates to face AWS Certification based on roles.<\/p>\n Who takes this certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n This certification is intended for candidates who may:<\/p>\n 1. From a non-IT background and exploring a career within the AWS Cloud<\/p>\n 2.In a sales\/marketing<\/a>\/business analyst role looking to communicate more effectively with stakeholders and customers about the AWS Cloud<\/p>\n 3. In an IT or cloud on-premise role, but new to the AWS Cloud, and requires basic prior knowledge of AWS Certification by function.<\/p>\n 1. Basic understanding of IT services and their usage on the AWS Cloud<\/p>\n 2. Knowledge of core AWS services and use cases, billing and pricing models, security concepts, and how the cloud impacts your business<\/p>\n Includes three:<\/p>\n Associate is a certification offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that demonstrates an individual’s knowledge and ability to design, deploy, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.<\/p>\n This certification is intended for individuals who have experience with AWS and are looking to demonstrate their proficiency in designing and operating AWS-based solutions.<\/p>\n 1. Designing, deploying, and operating scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS<\/p>\n 2. Understanding and using AWS core services such as EC2, S3, and RDS<\/p>\n 3. Understanding and implementing security and compliance best practices for AWS-based solutions<\/p>\n 4. Understanding and using AWS architecture best practices<\/p>\n 5. Understanding and using the AWS global infrastructure<\/p>\n The exam is composed of multiple-choice and multiple-response questions and the duration of the exam is 130 minutes.<\/p>\n Associate exam and earning the certification demonstrates that an individual has the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deploy, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.<\/p>\nAWS Certification Level<\/strong><\/h2>\n
AWS Foundational Level Certification<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Includes one:<\/h3>\n
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AWS Associate Level Certification<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1. AWS Solutions Architect Associate<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Candidate Qualifications:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Passing the AWS Certified Solutions Architect <\/strong><\/h4>\n