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Six months of fundamental AWS Cloud and industry
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One year of experience solving problems and implementing solutions using the AWS Cloud

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Two years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting solutions using the AWS Cloud

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Technical AWS Cloud experience in the Specialty domain as specified in the exam guide

Foundational

Six months of fundamental AWS Cloud and industry knowledge

Associate

One year of experience solving problems and implementing solutions using the AWS Cloud

Professional

Two years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting solutions using the AWS Cloud

Specialty

Technical AWS Cloud experience in the Specialty domain as specified in the exam guide

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