Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certifications
The table below lists all tracked credentials from this vendor. The Type column separates proctored certifications from course-based professional certificates (e.g. Coursera/Career Certificates), which are not the same thing. Sort by Level/Track to compare entry, intermediate, and advanced options.
| Credential | Type | Exam Code | Level | Track | Official Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | Certification | CLF-C02 | Foundational | cloud | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/cloud-practitioner-02.html |
| AWS Certified AI Practitioner | Certification | AIF-C01 | Foundational | ai | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/ai-practitioner-01.html |
| AWS Solutions Architect Associate | Certification | — | — | — | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/solutions-architect-associate-03.html |
| AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty | Certification | ANS-C01 | Specialty | networking | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/advanced-networking-specialty-01.html |
| AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate | Certification | SOA-C03 | Associate | cloud | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/sysops-administrator-associate-03.html |
| AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate | Certification | DEA-C01 | Associate | data_ai | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/data-engineer-associate-01.html |
| AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional | Certification | DOP-C02 | Professional | cloud | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/devops-engineer-professional-02.html |
| AWS Certified Developer - Associate | Certification | DVA-C02 | Associate | cloud | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/developer-associate-02.html |
| AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional | Certification | AIP-C01 | Professional | ai | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/ai-professional-01.html |
| AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate | Certification | MLA-C01 | Associate | ai | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/machine-learning-engineer-associate-01.html |
| AWS Certified Security - Specialty | Certification | SCS-C03 | Specialty | cybersecurity | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/security-specialty-03.html |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional | Certification | SAP-C02 | Professional | cloud | https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/solutions-architect-professional-02.html |
How These Map to Roles
Occupation-level BLS context only — not a certification outcome. Salary figures below reflect BLS OEWS national median wages for the mapped occupation (SOC code). These are workforce-level statistics, not certification-specific earnings. Individual outcomes vary by employer, geography, experience, and market conditions.
| Occupation | SOC Code | BLS Median Annual Wage | BLS 10-Yr Outlook | Est. Annual Openings | Example Cert Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Support Associate | 15-1232 | $61,860 | -3.7% | 40.8K | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner |
| Technical Support Engineer | 15-1232 | $61,860 | -3.7% | 40.8K | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner |
| DevOps Engineer | 15-1252 | $135,980 | +15.8% | 115.2K | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner |
| Full-Stack Developer | 15-1252 | $135,980 | +15.8% | 115.2K | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner |
| Sales Engineer | 41-4011 | $104,920 | +1.9% | 27.2K | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner |
| Cloud Engineer | 15-1299 | $116,580 | +8.2% | 31.3K | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner |
| Cloud Architect | 15-1241 | $134,050 | +11.9% | 11.2K | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner |
| Solutions Architect | 15-1241 | $134,050 | +11.9% | 11.2K | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner |
| Cloud Operations Engineer | 15-1299 | $116,580 | +8.2% | 31.3K | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner |
BLS sources: OEWS wage data and Employment Projections. Occupation mapping via O\*NET.
Credential Types
AWS credentials listed here are proctored certification exams (AWS-administered, globally recognized). They are distinct from AWS Skill Builder digital courses and badges, which do not carry certification status.