Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, has announced the launch of the new AWS Certification Program with the first of several exams that will be made available in 2013.
It has been observed that with the accelerating adoption of cloud computing and the AWS Cloud around the world, organisations are increasingly seeking mechanisms to identify candidates and consultants with demonstrated knowledge of AWS best practices. The new AWS Certification Program seeks to fill this need to recognise IT professionals that possess the skills and technical knowledge necessary for building and maintaining applications and services on the AWS Cloud.
AWS Certifications help to recognise the skills, knowledge and expertise of IT professionals in designing, deploying and managing applications on the AWS platform. To earn an AWS Certification, individuals must demonstrate their proficiency in a particular area by passing an AWS Certification Exam. Individuals looking to prepare for an exam can attend courses through AWS Training to help gain proficiency with AWS services. Individuals that pass an AWS Certification Exam can display the applicable AWS Certified logo on business cards and resumes to gain visibility for their AWS expertise while fostering credibility with employers and peers.
The first available AWS Certification Exam is for the "AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Level" certification, which tests skills for technical professionals and solutions architects involved in the design and development of applications on AWS. Additional role-based certifications, including certifications for Systems Operations (SysOps) Administrators and Developers, will follow later this year. AWS Certification Exams are administered through testing centres in more than 100 countries and 750 testing locations worldwide.
