How to get an extra 30 minutes for AWS Certification exams?

Amit Tidke
2 min readSep 30, 2023

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Having an extra 30 minutes for AWS Certification exams is a cherry on the cake, especially if you are attending professional or specialty exams. AWS provides an additional 30 minutes to non-English speaking candidates. This accommodation is available to help ensure that non-native English speakers have enough time to read and understand the exam questions. This means, your native language should not be English. Let’s see how to get these additional 30 minutes.

To request the extra 30 minutes, you must first create an AWS Certification account. Once you have created an account, you can request the accommodation by following these steps:

  1. Sign in to your AWS Certification account.
  2. Click Go to your Account.
  3. Click Request Exam Accommodations.
  4. Click Request Accommodation.
  5. From the Accommodation Type drop-down list, select ESL +30 MINUTES.
  6. Click Create.

Your request will be reviewed and approved automatically. Once your request is approved, you will be able to schedule your exam with the extra 30 minutes.

Here are some bonus tips for using the extra 30 minutes effectively:

  • Read the exam questions carefully. Make sure that you understand each question before you start answering it. If you are unsure of a question, mark it for review and come back to it later.
  • Pace yourself. Don’t rush through the exam. Take your time to read and answer each question carefully.
  • Review your answers. Before you submit your exam, take some time to review your answers. Make sure that you have answered all of the questions and that your answers are correct.

The extra 30 minutes can be a valuable asset on your AWS Certification exam. By using the time effectively, you can increase your chances of success. Best luck for your exam!

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Amit Tidke

Hi! I’m Amit, working with AWS Platform & several DevOps tools. I really like to automate and make things easier on the cloud. Let’s make Cloud a better place!