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Learn which AWS Certification is right for you based on job roles you are in or aspire to attain.

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Explore our role-based certifications and our Specialty certifications in specific technical areas.

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Options for taking your exam

Curious about how to take your AWS Certification exam? We offer flexible, convenient options for taking exams so you can select what works best for you.

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Schedule and take exams from your AWS Certification Account. You can also access your AWS Certified benefits, such as your digital badge and 50% discount voucher for a future exam.

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Available AWS Certifications

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Foundational

Knowledge-based certification for foundational understanding of AWS Cloud.
No prior experience needed.

Associate

Role-based certifications that showcase your knowledge and skills on AWS and build your credibility as an AWS Cloud professional.Prior cloud and/or strong on-premises IT experience recommended.

Beta: These exams are currently beta versions

Professional

Role-based certifications that validate advanced skills and knowledge required to design secure, optimized, and modernized applications and to automate processes on AWS.2 years of prior AWS Cloud experience recommended.

Specialty

Dive deeper and position yourself as a trusted advisor to your stakeholders and/or customers in these strategic areas.Refer to the exam guides on the exam pages for recommended experience.

Foundational

Knowledge-based certification for foundational understanding of AWS Cloud.
No prior experience needed.

Associate

Role-based certifications that showcase your knowledge and skills on AWS and build your credibility as an AWS Cloud professional.Prior cloud and/or strong on-premises IT experience recommended.

Beta: These exams are currently beta versions

Professional

Specialty

Dive deeper and position yourself as a trusted advisor to your stakeholders and/or customers in these strategic areas.Refer to the exam guides on the exam pages for recommended experience.

Choose your AWS Certification Path

Learn which AWS Certification is right for you based on job roles you are in or aspire to attain.

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Why get AWS Certified?

forecasted growth in jobs that require cloud skills in the next five years. Preparing for an exam is a great way to build new skills.*

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of organizations with AWS Certified staff say having that staff increases innovation with AWS services.**

of IT leaders that employ AWS Certified staff say productivity improved after their staff earned AWS Certifications, and 89% report faster troubleshooting.**

Earn an industry-recognized credential

As of February 2024, there are more than 1.31 million active AWS Certifications, a number that grew 18% over the past year. There are more than 1 million unique AWS Certified individuals with 33% holding technical certifications in associate, professional, and specialty categories.

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Information and policies

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Recertification

Maintain your AWS Certified status. Recertification helps strengthen the overall value of your AWS Certification.

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Exam Vouchers

Are you supporting a team taking AWS Certification exams? Make it easier with exam vouchers. Purchase online anytime, and then use a self-service portal to efficiently distribute, track, and manage standard exam vouchers.

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Subject matter expert program

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