The AWS Technical Essentials Certification aims to provide foundational knowledge of AWS and its essential services like EC2 and ELB. With over 1 million active users and 170 cloud services, AWS is a dominant player in cloud computing, offering promising career opportunities with an average salary of $122,000 for cloud engineers. The certification covers cloud computing concepts, AWS tools, and key services, distinguishing it from the Cloud Practitioner Essentials certification by focusing on more technical aspects.