AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Requirements & Prerequisites
Everything you need to know before registering for the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional, eligibility, cost, format, and what to expect on exam day.
Cost
$300
Provider
Amazon Web Services
Validity
3 years
Available
Global
Education
No formal education requirement
Experience
Recommended but not required, varies by level
Specific Requirements
- There are no formal prerequisites. AWS states that all AWS certifications may be earned without completing specific prerequisites, and holding an associate-level certification is no longer required.
- AWS recommends two or more years of experience provisioning, operating, and managing AWS environments.
- AWS recommends experience with the software development lifecycle and with programming or scripting.
- AWS recommends experience building highly automated infrastructure and administering operating systems.
- AWS recommends experience securing AWS infrastructure.
- Candidates aged 13 to 17 may test with the consent of a parent or legal guardian, subject to additional ID rules for both the candidate and the guardian.
- You need an AWS Certification Account, which is separate from the AWS account you build in, created through an AWS Builder ID at aws.training/Certification.
Number of Questions
75 questions, of which 65 are scored and 10 are unscored pretest items
Duration
180 minutes
Question Format
Multiple choice: one correct response and three distractors, Multiple response: two or more correct responses out of five or more options
Passing Requirement
750 on a scaled range of 100 to 1,000, using a compensatory scoring model
How It Is Delivered
Pearson VUE test center or Pearson VUE OnVUE online proctored appointment
Languages Offered
English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
Create an AWS Certification account at aws.amazon.com/certification
Select your exam and choose Pearson VUE as testing provider
Choose test center or online proctored option
Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
- Two forms of valid ID (one with photo)
- Confirmation email with appointment details
- For online: clear desk, webcam, stable internet
What are the prerequisites for the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional?
There are no formal prerequisites. AWS states that all AWS certifications may be earned without completing specific prerequisites, and holding an associate-level certification is no longer required.. AWS recommends two or more years of experience provisioning, operating, and managing AWS environments.. AWS recommends experience with the software development lifecycle and with programming or scripting.. AWS recommends experience building highly automated infrastructure and administering operating systems.. AWS recommends experience securing AWS infrastructure.. Candidates aged 13 to 17 may test with the consent of a parent or legal guardian, subject to additional ID rules for both the candidate and the guardian.. You need an AWS Certification Account, which is separate from the AWS account you build in, created through an AWS Builder ID at aws.training/Certification..
How much does the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional cost?
The AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional exam costs $300. This includes the exam fee only, study materials are additional.
How do I register for the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional?
Create an AWS Certification account at aws.amazon.com/certification → Select your exam and choose Pearson VUE as testing provider → Choose test center or online proctored option → Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
What should I bring to the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional?
Two forms of valid ID (one with photo). Confirmation email with appointment details. For online: clear desk, webcam, stable internet.
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