This document provides an overview of career opportunities with AWS certifications and the AWS cloud industry. It discusses AWS services and clients, the growth of the cloud industry, demand for AWS professionals, AWS certification levels and salaries, and how to prepare for and schedule AWS certification exams. Key points include that AWS has over 200 services, powers hundreds of thousands of businesses globally, the cloud industry is growing at 37% annually, there is high demand for AWS professionals as AWS has the largest market share, and AWS certifications can increase one's salary and credibility with employers.

1. Career Pathways with
AWS
Anjani Phuyal

2. Introduction
• MSc Computer and Network Security with
Distinction (Middlesex University)
• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and
communication.

3. Associations

4. My AWS Certifications

5. Introduction to AWS
● Amazon Web Services offers a broad set of global
cloud-based products including compute, storage,
databases, analytics, etc. on-demand with pay-as-you-
go pricing within seconds.
● From data warehousing to deployment tools, directories
to content delivery, over 200 AWS services are
available through AWS.
● AWS provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost
infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers
hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries
around the world.

6. Major AWS Clients

7. Growth of the cloud industry
Source: t4.ai

8. Source: Synergy Research Group
$178 billion revenue
37% vs 2020

9. Gartner Magic Quadrant
2020 2021
AWS was named as a Leader for the 11th Consecutive Year in 2021 Gartner
Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Services (CIPS)

10. Demand for AWS Professionals
● Since AWS holds the majority of the market share, it is
obvious that the demand for AWS professionals will be
high as well
● Learning AWS has become a necessity for IT
professionals who want to secure their future careers
● AWS Certifications are diverse & there is something
for every type of IT professionals
● Most organizations see AWS as a thought leader & a
point of reference in the cloud computing space, so an
AWS professional is regarded highly in that sector

11. Demand for AWS Professionals

12. Future Jobs Prediction

13. AWS Certification Roadmap
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14. Salary Breakdown
Average salary of AWS solutions architect in the U.S

15. Salary Breakdown
Average salary of AWS SysOps Administrator in the U.S

16. Salary Breakdown
Average salary of AWS Developer in the U.S

17. Why get AWS Certified
Build Credibility Mandatory in Big
Companies
Enhance your
Profile

18. Examination Module
● AWS Certifications validate AWS Cloud knowledge, skills, and expertise.
● Candidates take an exam to earn one of our Foundational, role-based, or
Specialty certifications.
● Earning an AWS Certification requires passing a timed, proctored exam.
● Each exam has a specific number of questions, time allotment to complete the
exam, and passing score.

19. Examination Module
Online Proctoring
● Online proctoring is a testing environment that allows you to take an exam from
any private space, such as your home or office.
● Use your own computer for the exam, and converse with a proctor who remotely
monitors your exam via both a screen-sharing application and your webcam.
● Exam appointments are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
● Online proctoring is available for all AWS Certification exams from either of our
test delivery providers, Pearson VUE or PSI.

20. Examination Module
Testing Centers
● Testing centers are facilities operated independently from AWS that offer in-
person proctoring as well as the technical equipment required for an exam,
such as a computer that meets system and security requirements.
● You will use the testing center computer to take your exam, and on-site staff
will assist you with checking in and storing your belongings.
● Appointment availability varies by testing center.

21. Scheduling your exam
● From your AWS Certification Account, you can schedule your exam with either of
our testing vendors, Pearson VUE or PSI.
● After scheduling your exam appointment, carefully review your exam confirmation
email from your selected testing vendor.
● That email contains pertinent details on the relevant policies and terms for your
exam appointment.

22. Discuss
Let’s

23. Get connected with me
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