• Certification Objective: The certification validates an individual's ability to deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS. It focuses on implementing security controls and compliance requirements, and it's suitable for those with experience in a systems administrator role, AWS technology, or substantial on-premises IT experience.

• Exam Format: The exam comprises 65 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions. Note that as of March 28, 2023, the exam temporarily does not include exam labs while they are under evaluation. The exam duration is 130 minutes.

• Languages: Offered in English, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.

• Cost: The exam fee is $150 USD.

• Delivery Method: It can be taken either at a Pearson VUE testing center or via an online proctored exam.

• Preparation Resources: AWS provides a range of resources to help candidates prepare, including free digital training, an exam guide, sample questions, and more. AWS Training and Certification resources are recommended to build knowledge and skills relevant to the certification.

• Exam Guide and Sample Questions: Detailed information about the exam content outline, the passing score, and sample questions demonstrating the question format can be accessed through the AWS official exam guide.

This credential is aimed at individuals who have:

• Experience in a systems administrator role.
• Experience with AWS technology.
• A strong understanding of mapping on-premises IT to cloud.
• Experience working with other cloud services.

By preparing for and attaining this certification, candidates can showcase their experience and understanding of AWS operations, networking, and security services, as well as their proficiency in using both the AWS Management Console and the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI)