This foundational-level course from Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers an overview of AWS Certification. Getting AWS Certified can help you propel your career—whether you want to find a new role, showcase your skills to take on a new project, or become your team’s go-to expert. In this course, you will learn what AWS Certifications are available, what to expect as you prepare and take your exam, how to determine what content is covered on an exam, and tips from our AWS trainers on getting started.
Course level: Foundational
Duration: 20 Minutes
Activities
This course includes videos by expert instructors and AWS Certification staff who deliver presentations.
Course objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
• Describe what an AWS Certification is, why it is important, and what certifications are available
• Explain the differences in the types of exams and exam levels
• Describe the structure of certification exam items, including stems, distractors, and keys
• Explain the different question types that might appear on an exam, including exam labs
• Explain the process of preparing for a certification exam, registering for a certification exam, and taking a certification exam
Intended audience
This course is intended for anyone who is preparing to take an AWS Certification exam.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course outline
Module 1: Introduction to AWS Certification: What Is an AWS Certification?
Module 2: Introduction to AWS Certification: Why Is Certification Important?
Module 3: Introduction to AWS Certification: What Certifications Are Available?
Module 4: Introduction to AWS Certification: What Is a Certification Exam Like?
Module 5: Introduction to AWS Certification: What Are the Exam Labs Like?
Module 6: Introduction to AWS Certification: Preparing, Registering, and Taking the Exam
