AWS certifications
AWS certifications validate cloud expertise, showcasing skills in using AWS services effectively.
Enhance your skills in high-demand cloud technologies and boost your career prospects by earning an AWS qualification.
It's forecasted that there will be a 28% increase in jobs requiring cloud skills over the next 5 years, meaning there has never been a more valuable time to invest in AWS certifications.
From introductory practitioner level certifications, specialised qualifications in cloud security and networking, explore the selection of AWS certifications.
AWS Practitioner certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Certification overview
This fundamental-level, one-day, instructor-led classroom course is intended for individuals who seek an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud, independent of specific technical roles.
Who's this certification for?
Sales, legal, marketing and IT roles looking for an understanding of AWS Cloud.
Course length: 1 day
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Certification overview
The AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) exam validates in-demand knowledge of AI, machine learning (ML), and generative AI concepts and use cases.
Who's this certification for?
Professionals looking to develop AI and machine learning solutions within AWS.
Course length: 1 Day
AWS Associate certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Certification overview
An Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect is a technical individual who is skilled at designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform.
Who's this certification for?
Solutions architects, systems administrators and IT professionals.
Course length: 3 days
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
Certification overview
The course provides in-depth knowledge about how to interact with AWS using code and covers key concepts, best practices, and troubleshooting tips.
Who's this certification for?
Intermediate level software developers
Course length: 3 days
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
Certification overview
This intermediate-level course equips system administrators, operators, and IT professionals with the practical skills needed to operate, automate, and maintain cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services.
Who's this certification for?
IT professionals, system administrators and technical teams in cloud automation and maintenance.
Course length: 3 days
AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate
Certification overview
The exam validates a candidate’s ability to build, operationalize, and maintain machine learning (ML) solutions and pipelines by using the AWS Cloud.
Who's this certification for?
Solutions architects, cloud and data engineers, and machine learning engineers.
Course length: 3 days
AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate
Certification overview
This course covers the exam topics for certified data engineer, including data ingestion, transformation, data store management, operations, and security
Who's this certification for?
Professionals with at least 2-3 years of data engineering experience
Course length: 1 day
AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate
Certification overview
This certification validates technical expertise in deployment, management, and operations on the AWS platform.
Who's this certification for?
Professionals managing and running systems in AWS.
Course length: 1 day
AWS Professional certifications
AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional
Certification overview
The Advanced Generative AI Development on AWS is designed for developers seeking to master the implementation of production-ready generative AI solutions on AWS.
Who's this certification for?
Software developers and IT technicians
Course length: 3 days
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
Certification overview
The course covers the core principles of the DevOps methodology and examines a number of use cases applicable to startup, small-medium business, and enterprise development scenarios.
Who's this certification for?
Best for software developers and systems engineers
Course length: 3 day
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Certification overview
An Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect is a technical individual who is skilled at designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform.
Who's this certification for?
IT professionals and solutions architects
Course length: 3 days
AWS Specialty certifications
AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
This specialty certification validates expertise in complex networking tasks, requiring five years of hands-on experience architecting AWS network solutions.
AWS Certified Security - Specialty
This specialty certification validates your expertise in creating and implementing security solutions in the AWS Cloud.
AWS certification pathways
We recognise that just taking the official AWS course may not be enough for you if you are re-skilling or changing career.
We have produced a series of learning paths for various job roles, which include additional courses that will provide additional background knowledge suitable for that job role.
AWS certifications explained
How to earn an AWS certification
To earn an AWS certification, you need to pass a certification exam. Once you have passed the exam, you will receive an accredited certification from AWS.
To prepare for your AWS exam, there are a number of study options available. You can take a course with an official AWS training partner, like QA, which covers all areas of the certification syllabus effectively.
You can also learn in your own time, through online AWS courses.
What topics do AWS certifications cover?
The certifications cover a wide array of AWS technologies. These include compute, storage, security, machine learning, networking, databases, and more.
You’ll gain proficiency in using popular services like Amazon EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS. The training also includes in-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, security best practices, automation, and scalability, allowing you to design, manage, and implement secure and efficient cloud solutions.
The breadth of topics ensures that you develop a comprehensive understanding of AWS and cloud computing principles.
Which roles are AWS certifications for?
AWS certifications are aligned with various cloud-related job roles, including:
- Solutions Architect
- Cloud Developer
- SysOps Administrator
- DevOps Engineer
- Cloud Security Specialist
- Machine Learning Specialist
- Cloud Network Engineer
- Data Engineer
- Database Administrator
These certifications help you qualify for in-demand roles across industries, ensuring you can design, build, and manage AWS infrastructure efficiently.
Why get an AWS certification with QA?
AWS Training Provider of the Year
An AWS certification is your key to cloud success. AWS certifications validate cloud expertise, showcasing skills in using AWS services effectively.
Certification can boost career prospects, demonstrate professional credibility, and enhance skills in high-demand cloud technologies.
Hear from our customers
QA partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver training to 400 professionals across 50 global organisations.
“This programme exemplifies how AWS and QA can collaborate to drive real-world AI adoption. By combining foundational knowledge with practical application, we’ve empowered teams to take meaningful steps toward building AI intelligent systems.”
Chris Burr
EMEA Training Partner Manager at AWS
QA helps BAE Systems AI upskill employees to meet customer demand for AWS expertise.
"The AWS Training from QA enables us to present our market position to customers by demonstrating our teams’ AWS expertise. We’re already seeing high customer satisfaction with what we’ve delivered using AWS technology."
Phil Armitage
Head of Systems Engineering and Architecture Profession at BAE Systems AI
Learn more about AWS certifications
What is AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform provided by Amazon.
Why become AWS certified?
With businesses increasingly relying on cloud computing in day-to-day operations, having individuals who are skilled and certified in software such as AWS has never been so important.
As one of the most used and recognised platforms in the world of cloud computing, there are many benefits for both individuals and businesses in becoming AWS certified.
Of course, if you are job-hunting, just having 'AWS Certified' on your CV will probably not get you hired, but it could help you get you past various gatekeepers and into an interview room. Businesses do not always have an easy way of testing the competencies of a job applicant. Also, they may be sifting through tonnes of CVs, so having the certification certainly gets you the wanted attention.
Whether having an AWS certification guarantees you a higher salary is a question you may be asking. Now this is very difficult to comment on, but this 2023 PC Magazine article, which lists the ten highest-paying IT certifications, includes three AWS certifications, including the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional at number one!
How do I prepare for an AWS certification exam?
The best way to prepare for an AWS certification exam is by exploring our library of lessons and hands-on AWS labs. Our online learning platform helps you prepare for certification with unlimited access to related content – giving you all the tools you need to pass your AWS certification.
What are the levels of AWS certification?
There are four levels of AWS certification:
Foundational
AWS Foundational certification validates basic cloud concepts, making it ideal for individuals starting their cloud journey with a general understanding of AWS services and their business benefits.
Associate
AWS Associate certification is designed for those with some experience, focusing on core services and fundamental architecture to develop and deploy scalable, secure AWS solutions.
Professional
Role based certifications for those looking to validate advanced skills, such as designing secure applications and automating processes using AWS.
Speciality
Become a trusted advisor to key stakeholders and customers in these strategic areas.
Why should businesses invest in AWS certifications?
Having AWS-certified employees helps to identify skilled team members and reduces the risks when implementing projects on AWS. Having AWS-certified employees can also help you to build your business, as it is one of the criteria for the higher tiers of membership in the AWS Partner Network (APN).
Being a member of the APN gives access to a wide variety of benefits, including training subsidies, AWS usage credits, marketing support and much more. View the APN website for more details.
At QA, we see many learners on our AWS courses who are going on to take the AWS certification exams as part of their employer's APN accreditation.
Are there any prerequisites for AWS certifications?
While there are no mandatory prerequisites, AWS recommends having relevant experience or completing foundational certifications before pursuing higher-level or speciality certifications. Check our course pages for guidance on suggested prerequisites.
Are AWS certifications globally recognised?
Yes, AWS certifications are highly regarded worldwide, validating your cloud expertise and opening up career opportunities in various industries.
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