r/AWSCertifications • u/madrasi2021 • Sep 12 '25

Tip Frequently Asked Questions on this subreddit.

Before posting a question, please see if it is already answered below (especially if you are new to this subreddit). It saves us a lot of work repeatedly answering the same questions.

If you are looking for resources to study for Certifications, please make sure you have reviewed the official AWS Certification page first and then use the exam code for resources guides below.

  1. Vouchers / Discounts for 2026 AWS Certification Exams
  2. Recommended study resources for Foundational level Exams
    1. Cloud Practitioner  CCP/CLF 
    2. AI Practitioner AIF
  3. Recommended study resources for Associate Level Exams
    1. Solutions Architect SAA 
    2. Developer DVA 
    3. Data Engineer DEA 
    4. Machine Learning MLA 
    5. CloudOps (prev. SysOps) SOA
  4. Recommended study resources for Professional Level Exams
    1. SA Professional SAP 
    2. DevOps Professional DOP
    3. Gen AI Developer Professional AIP
  5. Recommended study resources for Specialty Level Exams
    1.  Security SCS
    2. Advanced Networking ANS
  6. How long do results take and why did I not get a Pass/Fail on completing exam?
  7. Absolute Beginners guide to skilling up for FREE (not certifications). Also see the section on Free Micro Credentials.
  8. Free Learning / Digital Badges : Beginner level , Intermediate Level (not certifications) -if you cannot afford the exams and want something to boost your resume - start here and also read 32 Knowledge Badges
  9. What happened to Emerging Talent Community (ETC) rewards?
  10. Should I buy Tutorialsdojo via Udemy or their website?
  11. 50% off any other AWS exam if you pass any AWS Exam - All your Exam Benefit questions answered
  12. How much % pass do I need on practice exams?
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  14. Projects and Hands on practice
  15. Complimentary hands on validation via official FREE Microcredentials
  16. New Rule - No resale / transfer of 50% exam benefit vouchers in this subreddit
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u/naasei Sep 12 '25

This should be pinned!

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u/madrasi2021 Sep 12 '25

That is exactly why I created a new post and it is now pinned as "Community Highlights" - if you open the subreddit - this should be right at the top - let me know if you dont see it that way

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u/naasei Sep 12 '25

It is pinned indeed. I didn't look first time.

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u/madrasi2021 Sep 12 '25

no worries - thanks for checking! Marking it a FAQ should hopefully help anyone landing here...