AWS Certification path Guide by Naresh I Technologies

Related Courses

1. Foundational Level

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

  • Entry-level certification for beginners in cloud computing.
  • Covers basic AWS services, cloud concepts, billing, pricing, and security.
  • Best for: Non-technical professionals, managers, sales, and new AWS learners.

2. Associate Level

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

  • Focuses on designing scalable and cost-efficient AWS solutions.
  • Covers core AWS services, architecture best practices, and security.
  • Best for: Cloud architects, developers, and system engineers.

AWS Certified Developer – Associate

  • Covers AWS application development, deployment, and debugging.
  • Focuses on serverless applications, AWS SDKs, and APIs.
  • Best for: Software developers working on AWS-based applications.

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate

  • Focuses on deployment, management, and operations on AWS.
  • Covers monitoring, logging, automation, and networking.
  • Best for: System administrators and operations professionals.

3. Professional Level

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

  • Advanced-level certification focusing on designing large-scale, complex AWS applications.
  • Requires deep knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures and migration strategies.
  • Best for: Experienced cloud architects and engineers.

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

  • Focuses on CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, automation, and security.
  • Covers infrastructure as code (IaC) and operational best practices.
  • Best for: DevOps engineers, cloud automation professionals.

4. Specialty Certifications

For individuals with deep expertise in specific AWS domains.

  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (For network architects, security engineers)
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty (For security experts, compliance teams)
  • AWS Certified Database – Specialty (For database engineers, architects)
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty (For AI/ML professionals, data scientists)
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty (For big data analysts, data engineers)
  • AWS Certified SAP on AWS – Specialty (For SAP experts managing SAP workloads on AWS)

Choosing the Right AWS Certification

  • If you're new to AWS → Start with Cloud Practitioner
  • If you're a developer → Go for Developer Associate
  • If you're in operations → SysOps Administrator Associate
  • If you design cloud solutions → Solutions Architect Associate → Professional
  • If you're into DevOps → DevOps Engineer Professional
  • If you specialize in a field → Choose a Specialty Certification