Introductory Session
In this on-demand session, join us to learn the basics of AWS Certification, what it means to earn AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and some practical information to help you as you start the Get AWS Certified Global Challenge.
Getting Started
If you’re new to AWS Certification, check out the basics of getting AWS Certified in this short video. As a participant in the Get AWS Certified Global Challenge, we’ll help you navigate the available resources, pace your training, and feel confident on exam day.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Familiarize yourself with our foundational AWS Certification in this overview video. Learn how you can highlight your understanding of the AWS Cloud.
Schedule Your Exam
Go ahead and schedule your exam in advance. By scheduling ahead, you can choose a time for your exam appointment that is most convenient for you and stay motivated by the date on your calendar. Curious about our options for taking your exam, including taking your exam from home with online proctoring? Learn more.
Schedule your exam nowDownload the Overview Guide
Download the Exam Overview for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and get:
- A detailed look at the topics covered
- A complete breakdown of the testing methodology
- Access to learning resources like sample questions and practice tests
Review AWS technical documentation
Broaden your technical understanding with whitepapers and other technical documentation written by the AWS team.
Take AWS Power Hour:
Cloud Practitioner on demand
We invite challenge participants to stream our new Twitch series, AWS Power Hour: Cloud Practitioner, on demand so you can learn when it’s convenient for you. This six-episode interactive series starts with cloud basics and key AWS services, and then explores topics like the AWS Well-Architected Framework, building and securing applications in the cloud, pricing and support, and how to innovate. All of this content is relevant to preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. The on demand shows are one hour in length.
Episode 1: Learn about the six benefits of cloud, common cloud adoption strategies, and cloud storage; explore storage services like Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon S3 Glacier; and understand the definitions of Object and Block storage. [On demand]
Episode 2: Building on the previous episode, we'll explore compute services by digging into Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) with a focus on helping you understand the important aspects of creating an EC2 instance. [On demand]
Episode 3: Continue your journey with an introduction to database services like Amazon Dynamo DB and Amazon Relational Database Service that will help you understand the differences between relational and non-relational databases. [On demand]
Episode 4: Learn about security within the cloud environment using the multi-tiered architecture built throughout the previous three episodes. [On demand]
Episode 5: We’ll start to explore topics like cost optimization and the AWS Well Architected Framework, how to make decisions that impact and optimize pricing, and understanding support. [On demand]
Episode 6: We’ll bring everything together by walking through two scenarios: a workload migration from on-premises to cloud versus a cloud-native workload. Along the way we’ll revisit key concepts and exam preparation resources. [On demand]
Join us for an Exam Readiness Session
In this complimentary exam readiness webinar, we walk you through how the exam is structured, including question formats, content domains, and the breakdown of questions across those domains. During the webinar, you will have the chance to apply knowledge and test concepts through a series of practice exam questions.
Prepare with an on-demand session offered exclusively within AWS re:Invent 2020 between November 30 and December 18, 2020.Explore your AWS Certified Benefits
Once AWS Certified, you’ll be eligible for perks that help you show off your achievements and keep learning. Learn more about your AWS Certification digital badges, discounts on future exams, recognition at AWS re:Invent and other events, our global community on LinkedIn, and more.

Share Your Digital Badge
It’s time to celebrate with your network and everyone who supported you along the way. We provide digital badges on Credly’s Acclaim platform to help you showcase your achievement. Share your badge as a post on social media and add it to your professional profiles, digital resumes or email signatures.
Tell Us Your Good News
Submit your digital badge to the Get AWS Certified Global Challenge team so we can congratulate you and send you some exclusive surprises to help you celebrate.
- 1Get AWS Certified
- 2Credly’s Acclaim will email you instructions.
Or, sign into your AWS Certification Account to access. - 3Use Credly’s Acclaim platform sharing features to post.
- 4Send us your badge so we can celebrate with you.
Celebrate
Share your achievement with your network. #AWSGlobalCertificationChallenge
Request your Practice Exam Voucher
All participants are eligible for a free AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner practice exam. Request yours now. Your voucher will be emailed to you within three days of the request.
Request your voucherTry the Interactive Sample Quiz
Feel more prepared by answering the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner sample questions. These example questions show you the style of questions asked on the exam. This interactive quiz will help you review your responses and the correct answer rationales.
Take the QuizTake a Free Practice Exam
Test your knowledge online in a timed environment by taking the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner practice exam. Review your score report to inform your self-study. As part of the challenge, we are offering a free practice exam voucher. This will be sent to you via email with step-by-step instructions for purchasing. If you still need to request your voucher, you can submit your request here.
Take your Practice Exam