Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications

What is AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a flexible and scalable cloud computing platform and one of the most popular suites of distributed applications in the world. Amazon is a powerhouse innovator and their cutting-edge cloud offering has set the standards for the entire sector.

Amazon AWS consists of over 170 services, most notably Computing, Storage, Networking, Data Centres, Machine Learning, and Analytics.

Of these, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) are arguably the most popular cloud services, forming the backbone of modern enterprise-level cloud infrastructures.

Which AWS certifications are there?

AWS learning paths consist of foundational, associate, and professional levels, as well as specialty certifications. All paths are optimally designed to teach you how to build highly available, cost-effective and secure applications on the platform, enhancing your AWS cloud skills.

What are the benefits of becoming AWS-certified?

• AWS certifications attest that you have the knowledge and cloud skills you need to perform your Cloud Computing role competently;
• AWS certifications help you understand fundamental AWS concepts, creating a common language between you and your peers;
• AWS certifications ensure that you're up-to-date with the latest AWS developments, increasing your productivity and efficiency;
• Although AWS certifications are highly specialised, they also help you develop transferrable skills across industries in any vertical;
• Last but not least, AWS certifications can help increase your earning potential.

How can you become AWS-certified?

All certifications require you to take the corresponding official AWS exam, and are valid for three years from accreditation. After this period is over, you should go through recertification to ensure you're up to date with the latest technology - please contact us for this. Exams are delivered globally through Pearson VUE (online proctored).

To maximise your chances and pass the exam as fast as possible, we have applied our trademark accelerated training method for Amazon Web Services. Firebrand accelerated courses take you to your AWS qualification up to 50% faster than traditional courses.

Which Study Mode is right for you?

With Firebrand, you'll learn how to deploy, manage and operate on the Amazon cloud platform to suit the needs of your business. We offer classroom-based, online, and city-centre AWS training courses, including everything you need to get certified in record time:

• Official courseware, labs and practice exams
• AWS Certification exam
• Accommodation, meals and snacks (for residential courses)