[Updated: Jan 2024] My tips for passing all the AWS certifications efficiently

After obtaining all the AWS certifications, I did some self-reflection and concluded that my journey was not the most effective.

If I could turn back time, I would want to clear certain certification(s) after the others, so that I can leverage on the prior knowledge. For instance, I would want to delay my Solutions Architect Professional certification to a much later stage.

My own journey on AWS certifications — not in the most optimal and efficient manner.

Below is my suggestion of achieving all the AWS certifications effectively, including the new Beta Exam for AWS Certified Data Engineer — Associate. It is proposed in a manner that the knowledge candidate gained in the prior exams can be effectively leveraged on for the subsequent exams.

My suggestion of getting all the AWS Certifications. Knowledge gained in the prior exams can be leveraged on for the subsequent ones.

Levels of AWS Certifications

There are 4 levels of AWS certifications, namely:

• Foundational — Entry level certifications for people in non-technical roles. It helps to build a good foundation for taking the other role-based AWS certifications.
• Associate — Intermediate level certifications that test candidates’ good understanding of the commonly…