Exam overview
| Level | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Length | 170 minutes |
| Exam format | 65 questions; either multiple choice or multiple response |
| Cost | 300 USD |
| Testing Options | Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam |
| Languages offered | English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, and Spanish (Latin America) |
Key FAQs to help you get started
Per the exam guide, one or more years of prior hands-on experience is recommended in developing and maintaining applications by using AWS services. This certification is an ideal starting point on the AWS Certification journey for individuals in IT or cloud developer job roles.
Candidates who do not have any IT work experience would benefit from first earning the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner to get foundational knowledge of AWS Cloud and services before attempting the AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam.
This certification can build your credibility and position you as a trusted advisor to your stakeholders and customers. As an AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification holder, you can bring best practices and security solutions that meet organizations’ and customers’ unique needs. Job listings requiring this certification have increased 73% (Oct 2021 – Sept 2022) per Lightcast™ October 2022.
You are not required to earn any specific certifications prior to preparing for this certification. However, candidates commonly earn the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional before attempting the AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam.
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