Amazon Web Services certification roadmap
This is Amazon Web Services's published credential ladder, grouped by track and ordered from foundational to advanced. Use it for planning: the progression below is typical, not mandatory, and you can enter at the tier that fits your background.
A credential is a signal of skill, not a hiring guarantee. Pick a track based on your target role rather than collecting every tier — start the RoleMath planner to see which roles fit you and which credentials map to them.
Cloud track
| Credential | Level | Type | Exam codes | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | Foundation | Certification | CLF-C02 | Details · Cost |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate | Associate | Certification | SAA-C03 | Details · Cost |
Sources
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (official): https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/cloud-practitioner-02/cloud-practitioner-02.html
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (official): https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-associate/
- Amazon Web Services — AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Exam Guide: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/cloud-practitioner-02/cloud-practitioner-02.html
- Amazon Web Services — AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate: https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-associate/
Citation Ledger
| ID | Supports | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT-01 | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — level, track, exam (CLF-C02) | Vendor official credential page | official page |
| CIT-02 | AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate — level, track, exam (SAA-C03) | Vendor official credential page | official page |