As cloud computing continues to grow, the demand for AWS-certified professionals is rising. Enhancing your skills with AWS training and certification is crucial for staying ahead of the game and boosting your career opportunities.
At ONLC, we offer comprehensive AWS certification training classes covering everything from cloud computing basics to advanced AWS concepts. Our courses are designed to help you become proficient in Amazon Web services and prepare your for various AWS certification exams, including:
Our live, instructor-led classes, led by seasoned instructors with extensive real-world AWS experience, combine in-depth teaching with hands-on labs and practical exercises. This approach empowers you to build confidence and master the skills needed to excel in the field.
Completing AWS certification prep training at ONLC strengthens your resume and validates your expertise with one of the most highly respected credentials in the tech industry. It’s a powerful step toward advancing your career and standing out in the job market.
Start your AWS journey today and unlock new career opportunities with a credential that truly stands out. Explore AWS Certification Learning Paths
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the AWS Cloud. While optional, it serves as an excellent starting point for pursuing an AWS Associate level certification.
To prepare, we recommend the following training class:
AWS Business Essentials 
(1 Day)
This hands-on, instructor-led course is perfect for anyone new to AWS or looking for a complete overview of its services. In one-day, you'll learn key cloud concepts, AWS services, security, architecture, pricing and support. View course details and schedule
AWS certifications are updated regularly, so training courses may not cover all exam topics.
To prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Foundational exam, review the official Exam Guide and Sample Questions for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Foundational.
Exams are available through Pearson VUE .
STUDY TIP: Take Amazon's free, 7-hour AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course and consider adding the AWS Business Essentials course to boost your preparation.
Certification Maintenance
Recertify every three years to keep your AWS certification valid. You can retake the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam or meet the requirement by passing any Associate or Professional-level exam.
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification demonstrates your expertise in designing and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault tolerant systems on the AWS platform.
To prepare, we recommend the following training classes:
AWS Technical Essentials (2 Days)
This two-day instructor-led course is perfect for those new to AWS or seeking a comprehensive overview of its services. Through hands-on learning, you'll be introduced to AWS, including key storage options like Amazon EBS and Amazon S3, where you'll create and manage buckets.
The course also covers sample code, computing, networking, managed services, databases, and deployment strategies. You'll learn the basics of SNS and SQS and build an application using these skills.
AWS Architecting (3 Days)
In this three-day instructor-led course, participants will learn to design and manage resilient AWS solutions. You'll master backups, scaling policies, health checks, server provisioning, database optimization, and monitoring techniques. By the end, you’ll be ready to build robust, scalable systems in AWS.
Exam content can change at any time without notice to training providers, maintaining the certification's integrity. Training programs may not cover all exam topics, so review the
Exam Guide and Sample Questions to prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam. AWS certification exams are available through Pearson VUE .
STUDY TIP: Don’t overlook the sample questions—they’re a valuable resource.
Certification Maintenance
Certification holders must recertify every three years. They can either retake the Associate-level exam or pass a Professional-level exam.
The AWS Certified Developer - Associate certification demonstrates your proficiency in building and managing applications on the AWS platform, showcasing your technical expertise and skillset.
To prepare, we recommend the following training classes:
AWS Technical Essentials (2 Days)
This hands-on, instructor-led course is perfect for beginners or those seeking a solid overview of AWS. Over two days, you'll learn the basics of AWS services, including storage options like Amazon EBS and S3, creating buckets, and exploring sample code. The course also covers computing, networking, databases, managed services, and best practices for deployment.
You'll also dive into service object models, explore SNS and SQS, and build a functional app to apply your knowledge.
AWS Developing (3 Days)
Join this instructor-led AWS training to master key development skills with Amazon Web Services. In this hands-on course, you'll learn to use Eclipse IDE, configure AWS SDK, and perform essential AWS operations. Gain experience with Amazon RDS for your app backend, deploy web apps with Elastic Beanstalk and integrate AWS services into a seamless application.
To protect the integrity of the certification, exam content can change at any time without notice to training providers. This means training courses may not cover all exam topics.
Review the Exam Guide and Sample Questions to prepare effectively for the AWS Certified Solutions Developer - Associate exam. Authorized AWS certification exams are available through Pearson VUE .
STUDY TIP: Don’t overlook the sample questions—they’re invaluable for understanding the exam format.
Certification Maintenance
To keep your AWS certification, you need to recertify every three years by retaking the Associate-level exam or passing the Professional-level exam.
The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate certification demonstrates your proficiency in deploying, managing, and operating systems on the AWS platform.
To prepare, we recommend the following training classes:
AWS Technical Essentials (2 Days)
This instructor-led AWS course is perfect for beginners or those needing an overview of AWS services. It covers computing, networking, managed services, databases, deployment, and SNS and SQS concepts. By the end, you'll build an app using your new skills. View course outline and dates
System Operations on AWS: Level 1 (2 Days)
This instructor-led AWS course teaches you Amazon's DevOps cloud management service and provides the essential skills to build and scale multistage environments and applications in the AWS cloud.
View outline & dates
System Operations on AWS: Level 2 (3 Days)
In this hands-on, instructor-led course, you’ll learn AWS OpsWorks to prepare for a DevOps role. Discover key concepts for building scalable infrastructures and essentials like security, monitoring, and command-line reporting. View outline & dates
Exam content may change without notice, so training might not cover all topics. Review the Exam Guide and Sample Questions for AWS Certified Solutions SysOps Administrator - Associate. AWS certification exams are available through Pearson VUE .
STUDY TIP: Don't skip the sample questions.
Certification Maintenance
AWS certification holders must recertify every three years. This can be done by taking the current Associate-level or equivalent Professional-level exams.
The AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty certification shows your expertise in designing and implementing scalable AWS and hybrid IT architectures.
It is recommended that candidates hold the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential or an Associate-level certification, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, AWS Certified Developer - Associate, or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate. Candidates should also have five years of experience with network solutions and advanced knowledge of AWS networking concepts.
To prepare, we recommend the following training class:
AWS Networking Essentials (2 Days - live, hands-on training)
This instructor-led course offers a comprehensive introduction to AWS networking. You'll cover the basics, including key services and tools, and learn to use AWS VPC to create virtual clouds. Advanced topics include scalability, load balancing with Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing, and Amazon Route S3. The course also covers AWS Direct Connect for building secure, high-performance network connections.
View Course Details & Schedule
Exam content can change without notice to training providers, so courses may not cover all topics. To prepare, review the Exam Guide and Sample Questions for AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty certification. AWS authorized certification exams are available through Pearson VUE .
STUDY TIP: Don’t overlook the sample questions—they’re invaluable for understanding the exam format and expectations.
Certification Maintenance
To maintain your AWS certification, you must recertify every three years by passing the most up-to-date Specialty exam.
The AWS Certified Security - Specialty certification allows experienced cloud security professionals to demonstrate their expertise in securing AWS
Candidates should have at least five years of IT security experience and two years of hands-on experience securing AWS workloads and implementing security controls.
To prepare, we recommend the following training class:
AWS Security Essentials (3 Days)
This hands-on course explores the shared security responsibility model in AWS. Learn to implement security, auditing, and compliance using AWS tools and features. It is ideal for anyone looking to boost their AWS security knowledge. View course outline & schedule
AWS exam content can change at any time without notice from training providers, so materials may not cover every topic. To prepare, review the official Exam Guide and Sample Questions for AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam. AWS authorized certification exams are available through Pearson VUE .
STUDY TIP: Don’t overlook the sample questions—they're invaluable for understanding the exam format and content.
Certification Maintenance
AWS certifications are valid for three years. To maintain your certification, you'll need to retake the current Specialty exam when your certification period expires.
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| Click Title for Dates & Outlines | Days | Fee |
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | ||
| AWS Business Essentials | 1 | $450 |
| AWS Technical Essentials | 2 | $895 |
| AWS Architecting | 3 | $1495 |
| AWS Developing | 3 | $1495 |
| AWS Security Essentials | 3 | $1495 |
| AWS Networking Essentials | 2 | $995 |
AWS Training and Certification provides resources to help individuals build and validate their cloud computing expertise. It offers on-demand training, live classes, and practice exams tailored to various roles and skill levels, helping candidates prepare effectively for AWS certification exams.
Earning an AWS Certification demonstrates your proficiency in Amazon Web Services skills and your ability to design, deploy, and operate solutions in the cloud. It increases your professional credibility and opens new career opportunities in the rapidly growing field of cloud computing.
Preparation for this exam involves reviewing the Exam Guide , practicing with Sample Questions , and utilizing materials from AWS Training and Certification. Hands-on experience in security-focused Amazon Web Services skills is also essential.
While it’s possible to begin without prior experience, foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts and hands-on practice with AWS services will significantly enhance your chances of success in achieving an AWS Certification.
AWS Recertification
Recertification is required every three years for all AWS Certifications. Amazon will send an email notification to an AWS certified professional about six months before the certification credential is set to expire. Learn more about AWS recertification .
Other AWS Certifications
Additional certifications and options may be available to those listed above. What is shown here is based on ONLC's AWS classes.
Volume Discounts with ONLC Learning Credits
Get maximum buying power and flexibility with ONLC Learning Credits. They're a great way to prepay for training plus secure a substantial volume discount on end-user and technical training. Credits can be used for live, instructor-led and self-study, On-Demand formats. Learning credits are good for up to a year! See details & pricing .
ONLC Training Centers Coast to Coast
We schedule every instructor-led (ILT) class at each of our ONLC Training Centers locations. Our training rooms are outfitted with the equipment needed for class and provide an interruption-free space so you can concentrate fully on learning. Find ONLC centers near you.
Live AWS Certification Classes from Home
You can attend our live, instructor-led classes from the comfort and convenience of your own home. The setup is really easy and you don't have to have the class software on your device. Follow our easy setup video. If you're still not sure about the setup contact an ONLC Advisor toll free for assistance.
AWS Certification Group Training
ONLC's group training solutions let training coordinators successfully upskill teams while maintaining their budget. Training can be delivered virtually or in-person on-site and content can be customized to meet your specific needs and technologies. To explore how we can minimize your training costs and to receive a price quote see Group Training .
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