AWS Certification SMEs
We are searching for qualified SMEs to participate in AWS Certification exam development events. SMEs participate in remote and in-person events that focus on the creation and review of exam content as part of our certification exam development process. At each event, SMEs receive training on relevant certification development tasks. SME activities at AWS Certification workshops may include:
- Establishing the topics an exam will cover
- Developing and evaluating exam questions
- Determining the exam’s passing score
Benefits for AWS Certification SMEs
SME qualifications
Find out what you need to become an AWS Certification SME
Required experience
- Relevant hands-on AWS experience
- Strong English reading and writing skills
- For Foundational- and Associate-level exams: a minimum of one year of hands-on or equivalent AWS experience
- For Professional-level and Specialty exams: a minimum of two years of hands-on or equivalent AWS experience
Other requirements
- For existing certifications: SMEs must be credential holders in good standing for the given certification
- For new certifications: SMEs must hold a relevant certification at that level, plus the equivalent of two to three years of hands-on experience with the subject matter
How to apply
Apply
Accept
Train
Take and pass the required AWS Certification Subject Matter Expert (SME) Item Writing course.
Participate
Please note: We maintain a separation between the development of AWS Training and Certification Learning SME materials and AWS Certification content. Anyone who may profit from a specific knowledge of AWS Certification exam content is not allowed to contribute to AWS Certification exam development. This includes trainers, authors, teachers, and individuals who create training content related to AWS Certification exams.