Summary Updated on 30/05/2018: Hurry! AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Level is now available in beta. Check out our latest information on how to prepare! !
New Professional Level Certification
For all three vertices, Associate Level certification was available until now. Amazon is working hard to improve their certification program. My prediction of Professional Level certification has been realized. Below is the table for the current and future certifications.
Source: aws.amazon.com
About Professional Level Beta Exam
The beta is only available between March 10-14th, and there are limited seats.
Anyone who has attained AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Level can apply for this beta certification.
The beta certification costs $150. When launched, the actual certification will cost $300.
The beta exam will contain 100+ multiple-choice, multiple-answer questions. It will take 180 minutes to complete.
Results will be available within 4-6 weeks.
I have registered for the beta test. The professional level will likely test AWS skillsets more thoroughly. After I have completed the certification, I will share my thoughts.
Preparing for the Exam
Check out my blog post Clearing AWS Solutions Architect Associate Level
Here’s the AWS exam blueprint.
AWS recommends that you have at least 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS.
Whitepapers from AWS
AWS Reference Architectures
Overall, the exam is comprehensive. AWS experience is a must.
We will soon be releasing a course to assist with this certification. Please fill out this form to learn more.
Do it now if you have not achieved Associate Level Certification. You can find sample questions for AWS Solutions Architect Certification – Associate Level here.
How to Register
Click this Kryterion testing centre link to register. Before you can register for the test, you will need to create an Account.
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