AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
Showcase advanced skills in bridging software development and cloud operations
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional showcases advanced technical expertise in provisioning, operating, and managing distributed application systems on AWS, giving you increased confidence and credibility with peers, colleagues, and customers. Organizations with these qualified professionals can ensure speedy delivery of secure and compliant systems that are highly available and scalable.

Exam overview
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
Category
Professional
Exam duration
180 minutes
Exam format
75 questions, either multiple choice or multiple response
Cost
300 USD. Visit Exam pricing for additional cost information, including foreign exchange rates
Testing options
Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam
Languages offered
English, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese
Prepare for the exam
Go from start to certified. Follow our Exam Prep Plan on AWS Skill Builder, our online learning center, so you can approach exam day with confidence.
1
Get to know the exam with exam-style questions
Follow the 4-step plan.
Take the AWS Certification Official Practice Question Set to understand exam-style questions.
2
Refresh your AWS knowledge and skills
3
Review and practice for your exam
Review the scope of the exam. Explore each exam domain’s topics and how they align to AWS services. Reinforce your knowledge and identify learning gaps with exam-style questions and flashcards. Follow instructors as they walk through exam-style questions and provide test-taking strategies. Continue practicing with AWS Builder Labs and/or AWS SimuLearn.
4
Assess your exam readiness
Key FAQs to help you get started
Who should take this exam?
How will the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional help my career?
This certification ranks among the list of 20 top-paying certifications of 2023 in North America per Skillsoft’s IT Skills and Salary Report. DevOps, in addition to streamlining software delivery, plays a critical role in enhancing cybersecurity within cloud environments. DevOps will continue to remain a high-demand function with increased focus on security, threat detection, and compliance. Certified individuals report increased confidence as a result of earning this industry-recognized certification and increased credibility with technical colleagues and customers.
What certification(s) should I earn next after AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional?
The AWS Certified Security - Specialty is a certification that other cloud professionals have earned to advance further in roles such as DevOps Engineer. View AWS Certification paths to learn more and plan your AWS Certification journey.
How long is this certification valid for?
This certification is valid for 3 years. Before your certification expires, you can recertify by passing the latest version of this exam. Learn more about recertification options for AWS Certifications.
Are there any savings on exams if I already hold an active AWS Certification?
Yes. Once you earn one AWS Certification, you get 50% discount on your next AWS Certification exam. You can sign in and access this discount in your AWS Certification Account.
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