AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (ACDOEP) (Certification)

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional showcases advanced technical expertise in provisioning, operating, and managing distributed application systems on AWS, giving you increased confidence and credibility with peers, colleagues, and customers. Organizations with these qualified professionals can ensure speedy delivery of secure and compliant systems that are highly available and scalable.

Who should take this exam?

Per the exam guide, the recommended experience prior to taking this exam is 2 or more years of experience in provisioning, operating, and managing AWS environments. The ideal candidate also has experience with the software development lifecycle and programming and/or scripting.

How will the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional help my career?

This certification ranks among the list of 20 top-paying certifications of 2023 in North America per Skillsoft’s IT Skills and Salary Report. DevOps, in addition to streamlining software delivery, plays a critical role in enhancing cybersecurity within cloud environments. DevOps will continue to remain a high-demand function with increased focus on security, threat detection, and compliance. Certified individuals report increased confidence as a result of earning this industry-recognized certification and increased credibility with technical colleagues and customers.

What certification(s) should I earn next after AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional?

The AWS Certified Security - Specialty is a certification that other cloud professionals have earned to advance further in roles such as DevOps Engineer.

Are there any savings on exams if I already hold an active AWS Certification?

Yes. Once you earn one AWS Certification, you get 50% discount on your next AWS Certification exam. You can sign in and access this discount in your AWS Certification Account.