AWS Certification

💡 Definition

AWS Certification validates cloud expertise to help professionals highlight in-demand skills and organizations build effective, innovative teams for cloud initiatives using AWS.

🔑 Key Concepts

• Levels:
  • Foundational: Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02).
  • Associate: Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps Administrator.
  • Professional: Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer.
  • Specialty: Security, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, etc.
• Validity: Certifications are valid for 3 years. You must recertify to maintain your status.
• Provider: Exams are delivered by Pearson VUE.

⚙️ How it Works

1. Prepare: Study using courses, whitepapers, and hands-on practice.
2. Schedule: Log in to your AWS Certification Account and schedule with Pearson VUE.
3. Take Exam: Online or at a testing center.
4. Badging: Earn a digital badge to share on LinkedIn/resumes upon passing.

🎯 Use Cases

• Career Growth: Validating skills for potential employers.
• Partner Status: AWS Partner Network (APN) tiers require a certain number of certified individuals.

💰 Pricing Model

• Cloud Practitioner: $100 USD.
• Associate: $150 USD.
• Professional/Specialty: $300 USD.
• Discount: Passing an exam gives you a 50% discount voucher for your next exam.

📝 Exam Tips (CLF-C02)

• The CLF-C02 is the foundational exam.
• It covers Cloud Concepts, Security, Technology, and Billing.
• Passing score is 700/1000.

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See Also: * Training and Certification