AWS study guides¶
Guides are grouped by editorial learning level, then sorted naturally by exam code. These levels are wayfinding aids, not vendor-issued designations. The collections section offers a second, overlapping view based on what you want to learn.
Beginner and foundational¶
Start here for foundational vocabulary, concepts, and low-prerequisite certifications.
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
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Intermediate, associate, and specialty¶
Role-based and specialty guides that assume practical product or platform experience.
AWS Certified AI Business Strategist
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AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate
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AWS Certified Developer - Associate
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AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate
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AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate (beta)
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
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AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate
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Expert and professional¶
Advanced architecture, leadership, and professional certifications for experienced practitioners.
AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional
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AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
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AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
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AWS Certified Security - Specialty
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