AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate Exam

AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate Practice Exam

Exam Overview:

Category: Associate

Exam Duration: 170 minutes

Exam Format: 85 questions; either multiple choice or multiple responses

Cost: 75 USD*

Test Delivery:
In-person at Pearson VUE testing centers or online via proctored exam

About the AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate Exam:

The AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate certification assesses skills and knowledge in core data-related AWS services. It validates the ability to implement data pipelines, monitor and troubleshoot issues, and optimize cost and performance following best practices. If you aspire to leverage AWS technology for transforming data into actionable insights, this beta exam presents a unique opportunity to be among the first to earn this cutting-edge certification.

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Exam Details:

Who Should Take This Exam?

This exam is designed for candidates with 2-3 years of experience in cloud data-related roles or in on-premises data-related roles, transitioning to the AWS Cloud. Roles such as data engineer, data analyst, data architect, or business intelligence engineer can benefit from earning this certification, gaining credibility and confidence.

Even those in adjacent roles like software engineer, cloud engineer, reporting analyst, data quality analyst, and on-premises data roles can prepare for and earn this certification.

Prerequisites:
- Experience: No specific prerequisites, but recommended equivalent experience of 2–3 years in data engineering or data architecture.
- Hands-on Experience: A minimum of 1–2 years of hands-on experience with AWS services.

Career Impact:

- Demand:The demand for data engineer roles increased by 42% year over year, as per a Dice tech jobs report.
- Opportunity: AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate and associated prep resources offer a means to earn this certification, building confidence and credibility in data engineering or related roles.

Certification Validity:

Your certification will be valid for three years from the day scores are released.