Speaker: Piyush Jalan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/piyush-jalan/) Bio: A Solution Architect, possessing expertise in deploying & architecting hybrid systems with on-premises and cloud components and capability to provide best practices for building secure and reliable applications on the cloud platform. He has around 5 years of experience with AWS/GCP/Azure, Microservices, Containers and DevOps tools. He enjoys talking about new technology and is always up-to-date with all new technology updates.

1. AWS Certification
Piyush Jalan
05 Nov, 2020
How to get started, prepare, and get AWS Certified

2. Cloud Skills are in Demand
Cloudcomputingisthe
#1hardskillcompaniesneed
Source: LinkedIn,The Skills Companies Need Most in 2019
– And HowTo LearnThem, January 2019.

3. Agenda
• Introduction
• Basics of Certifications
• Preparing for AWS Certification exams
• Pro Tips
• Q&A

4. Introduction

5. Introduction
Name: Piyush Jalan
Company: Deloitte Consulting
Role: Senior Cloud Consultant
TopTips to Prepare:
1. Schedule your exam at least a month in
advance so you have a date to work
toward.
2. Read the whitepapers – they are very
helpful!
Certifications:

6. The Basics

7. Propel your career with AWS Certification
Recognition
Credibility
Confidence
Performance

8. Get started at https://aws.amazon.com/certification
What you need to know
• Certifications for all levels of experience
• No pre-requisites – take any exam you feel ready for
• Exams are timed and proctored
• Test in a testing center or at home
• Training and resources are available, but not required

10. Preparing for AWS Certification exams

11. 80% faster to adopt cloud* 4.4x more likely to
overcome operational and
performance concerns*
3.8x more likely
to meet cloud ROI*
4.7x more likely to
agree cloud can improve
IT staff productivity*
PrepareSet a specific goal Self asses and plan Take the exam
Get Started

12. A Journey to AWS Certification
Find prep resources: aws.amazon.com/certification/certification-prep

13. Understanding the Exam Guide
Find exam guides: aws.amazon.com/certification/certification-prep

14. Understanding the Exam Guide
Find exam guides: aws.amazon.com/certification/certification-prep

15. Understanding the Exam Guide
Find exam guides: aws.amazon.com/certification/certification-prep

16. Where do I start?
Ramp Up Guides
Collections of resources to help build
your knowledge of fundamentals, key
concepts by role, and relevant best
practices.
Learning Paths
Recommended paths of classroom
courses*, digital training, and
certifications
Whitepapers and Guides
AWS technical documentation that
can help you learn a service or set of
best practices
AWS Certification Exam Prep
Collections of resources and suggested
training that can help you prepare for a
specificAWS Certification.
*Currently, all classroom training delivered byAWS is virtual

17. Prepare with digital training
On-demand courses to help your team learn new cloud skills and
services when and where it’s convenient
Cost effective: Free!
Accurate: Built by the experts at AWS
Flexible: 500+ courses; search by role, domain, specific
services, and level of expertise
Convenient: Available anytime, anywhere
Timely: Quickly build skills on the latest services
Get started at: http://aws.training

18. ProTips

19. Pro PreparationTips
Commit to preparation: Create a schedule, prioritize time preparing each day
Practice: Use opportunities like hands-on labs and the AWS free tier
Test yourself: Measure your progress with practice tests
Schedule your exam: Put a date on the calendar and work backwards
Build support: Create a support network with your family and friends, or even with
others in your network pursuing a certification.

20. Pro ExamTakingTips
Online proctoring:You can take your exam at home. Make sure to review system
requirements and run the system test.
Accommodations: Request accommodations ahead of time.
English as a second language: A 30-minute exam extension is available upon request
to non-native English speakers when taking an exam in English.
Question flags: If you’re unsure of an answer on the exam, choose your best guess,
and flag the question to return to if you have time
Details: Read the question carefully to understand what is being asked

21. Next steps

22. Questions?

23. ThankYou!
Piyush Jalan
05 Nov, 2020

24. Get AWS CertifiedGlobal Challenge

25. Get AWS CertifiedGlobal Challenge
Achieve your goal – together.
Get AWS Certified by AWS re:Invent 2020.
#AWSCertificationGlobalChallenge
Get started at: https://pages.awscloud.com/takethechallenge-groups.html

26. What happens in this challenge?
Sign up to take the
challenge.*
Attend virtual training
and exam readiness
sessions.
Schedule the exam.
Put it on your
calendar.
Get AWS Certified
from home.
*By signing up, you’ll also be eligible for a free AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner practice exam.