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AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty

Validate your knowledge and skills to handle critical and complex networking

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AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty

AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty validates expertise in complex networking tasks, requiring five years of hands-on experience architecting AWS network solutions. Candidates should have deep knowledge of AWS security, storage, and networking services, plus expertise in advanced architectures including IP VPN, MPLS, automation tools, routing protocols, multi-region solutions, and network security features like AWS WAF, IDS/IPS, and DDoS protection.

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Exam overview

AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty

Category

Specialty

Exam duration

170 minutes

Exam format

65 questions, either multiple choice or multiple response

Cost

300 USD. Visit Exam pricing for additional cost information, including foreign exchange rates

Testing options

Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam

Languages offered

English, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese

Prepare for the exam

Go from start to certified. Follow our Exam Prep Plan on AWS Skill Builder, our online learning center, so you can approach exam day with confidence.

1

Get to know the exam with exam-style questions

Follow the 3-step plan.

Review the exam guide.

2

Refresh your AWS Knowledge and skills

Enroll in digital courses where you need to fill gaps in knowledge and skills, practice with AWS Builder Labs, AWS Cloud Quest, and AWS Jam.

3

Review and practice for your exam

Review the scope of the exam. Explore each exam domain’s topics and how they align to AWS services. Reinforce your knowledge and identify learning gaps with exam-style questions and flashcards. Follow instructors as they walk through exam-style questions and provide test-taking strategies. Continue practicing with AWS Builder Labs and/or AWS SimuLearn.

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