Amazon Web Service (AWS) Launches Certification

One of the leading web services, the Amazon Web Service (AWS) has launched a certification program for developers and administrators who want to be able to show their competence in working with Amazon Web Services. The two most famous AWS are the Amazon EC2 and Amazon S3. The AWS Certification is built around three primary roles namely Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, and Developer. It will be awarded to individuals who demonstrate knowledge, skills and proficiency with AWS services. According to Amazon, the certifications will be available in three proficiency levels, Associate, Professional, and Master, and you'll be able to earn them by passing an exam. The official Amazon Certification Site also added that "AWS certification are designed to certify the technical skills and knowledge associated with best practice for building secure and reliable cloud-based applications using AWS technology." The certification program by Amazon will provide customers with a way of knowing that employees are able to properly build and administer their AWS deployments. The Solutions Architect certification is aimed at developers who are skilled at designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform, with a requirement for knowledge including distributed application architecture, networking, infrastructure, and security. The Developer certification on the other hand is aimed at developers who have designed and built an AWS-based application. The AWS certification exams are administered by Kryterion, a company who has testing centers at around 100 countries and 750 testing locations worldwide. After passing the exam, you'll be able to display an "AWS Certified" logo on your business cards and documents. For more information regarding the AWS Certification Program just visit the official AWS Certification Website.