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Training and Certification

AWS Certification

Validate technical skills and cloud expertise to grow your career and business

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Foundational certifications

Learn AWS Cloud fundamentals and core concepts. No prior experience needed.

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Associate certifications

Validate core AWS skills. Prior cloud or IT experience recommended.

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Professional certifications

Master advanced AWS architecture and solutions. 2+ years AWS experience required.

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Specialty certifications

Demonstrate expertise in specific AWS technologies and services.

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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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Why get AWS Certified?

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forecasted growth in jobs requiring cloud skills in the next five years. Preparing an exam is a great skill builder.
Explore AWS Certification benefits

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

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of IT leaders that employ AWS Certified staff say productivity improved, 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.