Levels
Foundational includes Cloud Practitioner; Associate includes Solutions Architect, Developer and operations or data engineer exams; Professional and Specialty target experienced practitioners. The lineup changes, so check AWS's official page.
Exam and use
Cloud Practitioner has 65 questions in 90 minutes for USD 100 and is available in Korean. Certifications last three years. Pair them with deployed projects and Linux basics such as Linux Master.
FAQ
- Where should beginners start?
- Cloud Practitioner, then Solutions Architect Associate.
- What happens after three years?
- It expires unless recertified.
Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26
References
- AWS Certification 공식 안내. https://aws.amazon.com/certification/
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner 시험 안내. https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner/
- AWS Certification Program Agreement. https://aws.amazon.com/certification/
