The AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate exam is designed for individuals who design and manage data architectures, ingest and transform data, and manage, monitor, and secure the data infrastructure on AWS. It evaluates the technical expertise required to implement AWS data services, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Exam Details:

• Category: Associate
• Duration: 130 minutes
• Format: 65 questions; multiple choice, multiple responses.
• Delivery Method: Test in-person at a Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam.
• Languages Offered: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Bahasa (Indonesian), Spanish (Spain and Latin America), French (France), German, Italian, and Portuguese (Brazil).

AWS provides various resources to aid in exam preparation, including free digital training, instructor-led training, whitepapers, and other supplementary materials. While AWS does not mandate specific training for exam readiness, they recommend thoroughly reviewing the exam guide, practicing with official exam questions, and taking relevant digital courses to enhance comprehension of the exam topics.