7 Reasons to

get AWS Certified

AWS Certification can help you validate your technical skills and advance your
expertise. But what does that mean in the real world? Here’s a look at seven reasons
to pursue and earn one of these industry-recognized credentials.

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Build credibility Improve job performance Share your achievement

Ready to establish yourself as your
team’s go-to AWS expert?
54% of IT decision makers Share digital badges optimized
for LinkedIn, Facebook, and
say certified IT professionals
Twitter with a single click, and
90% of organizations are better at meeting client
requirements, and almost half
get step-by-step guidance for
that employ an AWS Certified adding your credential to your
IT professional say they trust report they are more productive
social media profile pages. You
the certification to prepare an and faster troubleshooters.1
can even include your badge on
employee for a cloud-related role.1 your email signature.

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Maximize your earning potential
AWS Certifications deliver some of the highest salaries across all regions.
Worldwide, AWS Certified IT professionals earn salaries that are 21% higher
than average.1

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Join a global community
Gain access to the AWS Certified LinkedIn Community where
you can access additional resources, find answers to your
questions, and network with other AWS Certified professionals.

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Enjoy special recognition at events Showcase your diverse skill set
Receive invites to regional Highlight your unique, in-demand
Appreciation Receptions, and use cloud skills through role- or
your digital badge to gain exclusive solutions-focused certifications
access to AWS Certification for advanced networking, machine
Lounges at AWS re:Invent and learning, databases, and more.
select AWS Summit events.

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Global Knowledge, 2019 IT Skills and Salary Report, 2019