Can I take AWS Professional exam directly?

You can now choose the exam that’s right for you based on your expertise and goals. We offer a total of 9 exams at the Foundational, Associate, and Professional level. In the past, we required you to pass an Associate or Foundational level exam before pursuing a Professional or Specialty certification.

How long it takes to get AWS certification after exam?

Your AWS Certified certificate will be in your AWS Certification Account within five business days of you passing your exam. You can download your certificate on the Achieved Certifications tab. Immediately after you submit your test the result will be displayed on your screen.

Can I directly do AWS professional without associate?

As per the AWS FAQ’s: From october 2018, candidates now no longer are required to have an Associate certification before pursuing Professional certification, and they no longer are required to have Cloud Practitioner or Associate certification before pursuing specialty certification.

What do I need to know before taking the AWS exam?

You must agree to the on-screen Candidate Code of Conduct prior to starting the AWS Certification exam. As a testing candidate, you can expect your behavior to be monitored throughout the test-taking period by AWS and our test delivery providers. You must complete your own exams without assistance.

How old do you have to be to take AWS certification?

Candidates must be 13 years or older to take an AWS Certification exam. For candidates ages 13-17, please see the answer to the question below. Is there a special process for testing candidates under the age of 18? Candidates ages 13-17 are permitted to take AWS Certification exams with the consent of their parent or legal guardian.

What is the difference between online and in-person AWS certification exams?

When you take an AWS Certification exam in a testing center, on-site staff assist with check-in, exam access on testing center computers, and questions. With online exam proctoring, you will take the same exam with the same allotted time to complete that you would in a testing center, but on your own computer.

What are the benefits of getting an AWS certification?

AWS Certifications help you build your credibility and confidence by validating your cloud expertise with an industry-recognized credential. For additional convenience and flexibility, you can now take all AWS Certification exams from the comfort of your home or any private space with online proctoring.