Lamentablemente, no tengo acceso directo a archivos o documentos específicos como "AWS Certifications Guide-2020.pptx". Sin embargo, puedo ofrecerte algunas palabras sobre el tema de las certificaciones de AWS y su importancia en el campo de la tecnología: --- **AWS Certifications: Un Puente hacia el Éxito en la Nube** En el vertiginoso mundo de la tecnología, las certificaciones de Amazon Web Services (AWS) han surgido como un pilar fundamental para profesionales y empresas que buscan destacarse en el campo de la computación en la nube. Estas certificaciones, que abarcan una amplia gama de habilidades y conocimientos, proporcionan un estándar reconocido internacionalmente para evaluar la experiencia y competencia en el uso de los servicios de AWS. **La Evolución de la Nube y la Importancia de las Certificaciones** Con la creciente adopción de soluciones en la nube, tanto por parte de empresas como de individuos, la demanda de profesionales capacitados en AWS ha alcanzado nuevos niveles. Las certificaciones de AWS se han convertido en una manera confiable de demostrar habilidades técnicas y experiencia práctica en áreas como arquitectura de soluciones, desarrollo de aplicaciones, operaciones de sistemas y seguridad en la nube. **Un Mapa Completo de Oportunidades** El ecosistema de certificaciones de AWS ofrece una amplia variedad de opciones, desde certificaciones fundamentales para principiantes hasta certificaciones avanzadas diseñadas para expertos en la materia. Entre las certificaciones más populares se encuentran AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator y AWS Certified DevOps Engineer. Estas certificaciones cubren una amplia gama de temas, incluyendo el diseño de infraestructura en la nube, el desarrollo de aplicaciones escalables, la administración de sistemas en AWS y las mejores prácticas de seguridad. **Beneficios Tangibles y Oportunidades de Carrera** Obtener una certificación de AWS no solo demuestra competencia técnica, sino que también puede abrir nuevas puertas en términos de oportunidades laborales y avance profesional. Muchas empresas buscan activamente profesionales certificados de AWS para liderar proyectos en la nube, desarrollar nuevas soluciones tecnológicas y optimizar la eficiencia operativa. Además, los profesionales certificados de AWS suelen disfrutar de salarios competitivos y beneficios adicionales en el mercado laboral. **Preparación y Recursos** Para aquellos que buscan obtener una certificación de AWS, hay una variedad de recursos disponibles para ayudar en la preparación del examen. Esto incluye cursos de capacitación en línea, materiales de estudio, laboratorios prácticos y comunidades en línea de profesionales de AWS. Además, AWS ofrece su propia plataforma de capacitación, AWS Training and Certification, que brinda acceso a cursos en línea, exámenes de práctica y programas de preparación guiada. **El Futuro de la Tecnología en la Nube**

1. 15 JUNE 2020
AABG GUIDE TO
AMAZON WEB SERVICES
CERTIFICATION

2. Roadmap Summary
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1. Identify the certification you intend to pursue
2. Ensure you meet pre-requisites
3. Prepare for your exam
4. Take a practice exam
5. Take the certification exam

3. Amazon Web Services Certification: Overview
Through the Accenture-Amazon Web Services Business Group (AABG), Accenture
individuals have access to a wide range of Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification
support materials.
This guide describes the following path to certification:
1. Identify the Certification you intend to pursue (slide 4)
2. Prepare for your exam (slide 6)
1. How to access AWS Preparation materials
2. How to obtain access to A Cloud Guru courses
3. Additional exam preparation materials
4. How to obtain access to exam vouchers
3. Register for your exam (slide 11)
4. Pass your exam and register in myCertification (slide 19)
5. Key Contacts (slide 21)

4. IDENTIFY THE
CERTIFICATION YOU
INTEND TO PURSUE

5. Amazon Web Services Certification
Overview: Identify the type of certification you intend to pursue and review the Certification Overview below:
1. Certified Cloud Practitioner
2. Certified Solution Architect-Associate
3. Certified SysOps Administrator-Associate
4. Certified Developer-Associate-
5. AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty
(Retiring June 30, 2020: Replaced by Data Analytics Specialty))
6. AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty
7. AWS Certified Database - Specialty
8. AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
9. AWS Certified Security– Specialty
10.AWS Certified Machine Learning-Specialty
11.AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder-Specialty
12.Certified Solution Architect-Professional
13.Certified DevOps Engineer-Professional
Certifications are valid for 3 years, at which time they must be renewed.

6. PREPARE FOR YOUR
EXAM

7. How to Access AWS Preparation Materials
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If you have not yet completed pre-requisite foundational training, please review the AABG
Guide to AWS Training
Amazon Web Services provides access to a number of certification prep resources. You can
access these at the following link: https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certification-prep/
These resources include:
• Exam Guides for each certification
• Sample question set for each certification
• AWS Whitepapers on specific topics (https://aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/)
• AWS FAQs on specific services (https://aws.amazon.com/faqs/)
AWS Free Tier Accounts:
• You can establish an AWS account for hands-on practice via the Free Tier account program.
• To create an AWS Free Tier Account visit this link: aws.amazon.com/free

8. Access A Cloud Guru and Linux Academy certification
preparation resources
Accenture has a licensing arrangement with A Cloud Guru (ACG) a 3rd party provider of
exam preparation training.
• Global learners can register for the ACG platform in myLearning at this link:
https://mylearning.accenture.com/mylearningui/learner/coursedetail/1612563
• Individuals located in India and Philippines should register using this link:
https://mylearning.accenture.com/mylearningui/learner/coursedetail/1612555
Accenture has a licensing arrangement with Linux Academy for those pursuing Associate
or higher level certification
If you are targeting a Professional AWS exam, you can request access to the platform by emailing
the following information to AWSProgram@accenture.com
1) Type of AWS certification you are pursuing
2) Target date to take the exam
3) Current AWS associate certification you possess and date obtained
Individuals wishing to access other 3rd party platforms such as Cloud Academy should ‘Register for external training’ in myLearning.
Upon approval of the registration, individuals may be able to expense the license cost using the training WBS provided upon
authorization.

9. Additional Exam Preparation resources
The following resources have been evaluated and identified as valuable optional tools.
These resources may have a cost to the user.
Whizlabs.com: Provides question banks/practice tests for each exam.
AWS Service credits: If you have an AWS Account, you may be able to obtain service credits to
support your preparation. Send your request to Jeffrey.s.s.Hammond@Accenture.com

10. How to access Exam Vouchers
Accenture Federal Services persons: Please visit the AFS Training Gateway for certification exam guidance.
Exam vouchers take several forms:
1. For Cloud Practitioner and Specialty exams, AABG provides final exam vouchers only
2. For Associate and Professional exams, AABG provides practice and final exam vouchers.
Pre-requisite(s)
• For Cloud Practitioner exams, you must have completed the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials self study course. Submit a copy of your completion certificate when
requesting vouchers.
• For associate certification vouchers, you must first have attended a relevant training course in the prior 18 months (currently this includes
Architecting for AWS, Developing on AWS, Big Data on AWS or SysOps Administration on AWS). In some cases, exception can be made for
significant hands on experience or formal training completed through approved 3rd party platforms.
• If you are pursuing Professional or Specialty Certification, you must have already received an associate level certification.
If you meet the pre-requisite(s), then the process for obtaining vouchers is as follows:
1. When you are within 30 days of taking the final exam, send the following information to AWS_Voucher_Dist@accenture.com
– Enterprise ID
– Your Training Approver
– The date by which you intend to complete certification
– The type of certification you intend to pursue
– Confirmation of the pre-requisite training and date you attended
– If you are pursuing Professional or Specialty Certification Exam vouchers, submit the associate certification you possess and date obtained
2. You will receive a practice exam voucher, which you must use within 10 days.
3. Take and pass your practice exam
4. Send confirmation of passing your practice exam to AWS_Voucher_Dist@accenture.com
5. You will then receive a voucher for the relevant exam that you are taking, which you must use within 20 days.
6. Schedule your exam using the voucher
7. If you are unable to take the exam as scheduled, send a notice to AWS_Voucher_Dist@accenture.com

11. REGISTER FOR YOUR
CERTIFICATION EXAM

12. Amazon Web Services Certification
Step 1: Register for Certification in myLearning if you intend to expense the cost. If you
have a voucher go to next step
• You should reach out to obtain an exam voucher prior to scheduling your practice or final exams per instructions on slide 10.
• If you are unable to obtain an exam voucher per slide 10, you may be able to expense the cost of the voucher using these steps. You should
always obtain approval for your registration prior to incurring any expense.
• For reimbursement of expense and time, please use the links below to register for the respective certification in myLearning. Complete the
Vendor Training Request (VTR) form that opens up. In the charge code field, enter your DTE-specific, WBSE number. For a missing training
DTE-specific WBS Element value in myLearning reach out to your local HR resource.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Level
AWS Certified Developer - Associate Level
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate Level
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or DevOps - Professional Level
AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty
AWS Certified Security –Specialty
AWS Certified Machine Learning –Specialty
AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder—Specialty
AWS Certified Database –Specialty
AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
Charging Training Time & Claiming Certification Expenses
in myTE Application
myTimeandExpenses has a system change that only allows
you to submit Central Training Course Time and Expense
charges against the “Central Training – Participant” Static
Project number. Select the relevant “Central Training –
Participant” Static Project numbers from the myTE
Assignments drop down view
NOTE: The name of this Assignment may vary depending on
the country you are based in. For assistance, please contact
your Local TE Functional Support.

13. Amazon Web Services Certification
Step 2: Go to the AWS Certification Page
1.Go to the certifications page
at:
http://aws.amazon.com/certific
ation/
2.Scroll down to the certification
you intend to take
3.Click the ‘icon’ button for that
certification
4.Click the ‘Schedule an exam’
button
(Cloud Practitioner page shown at right for
illustrative purposes)

14. Amazon Web Services Certification
Step 3a: Login to the AWS Certification Website
Click the ‘Sign in’ button
• Click the ‘Sign in’ button to use either your Amazon
retail account or your APN Partner Central Account
(recommended)

15. Amazon Web Services Certification
Step 3b: Sign in or Create a New Account at AWS
1) If you have a partner portal account, you should sign in
by clicking ‘Sign in’.
2) If you do not have a partner portal account, you should
create one and use those credentials to log in to the
certification site.
To create a partner portal account, click ‘Create New
Account’ and follow the instructions. If you are unable to
create a partner portal account, you may be able to use an
existing AWS retail account to sign in per the prior screen,
step 3a.
:

16. Amazon Web Services Certification
Step 4: Schedule your exam
Once you’re logged in to your certification account
you can schedule and manage your exam.
To schedule a practice or final exam:
1. Click Schedule New Exam
2. You will be presented with a scrolling list of
available exams.
3. Select the exam you wish to schedule by clicking
‘Schedule Exam’. Please note that you will have
the option to schedule with either PSI or Pearson
Vue…if you will be using a voucher, be sure to
select the provider indicated for your voucher.

17. Amazon Web Services Certification
Step 5: Complete Registration
1. Select the language for your exam
2. Find Exam Location nearest you by entering
your location and clicking ‘Search Exam Center’
(see note below for practice exams)
3. Review the exam centers near you and select
from available exam dates and times.
4. Click continue, then schedule exam.
5. NOTE: For practice exams, you will move to the
payment screen after selecting your language.
Because the practice exam is taken online, no
exam location must be selected.

18. Amazon Web Services Certification
Step 6: Complete Payment
To pay for your exam, you can enter the
Voucher/Discount Coupon in the field highlighted
Click Pay Now and your exam confirmation should
appear.

19. PASS YOUR EXAM AND
REGISTER IN
MYCREDENTIAL
SYSTEM

20. Pass your exam and register in myCredential
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Once you have successfully passed your certification exam, you should:
1. Login into https://mycredential.accenture.com
2. In the search box, enter ‘Amazon’
3. Under the list of available certifications, choose the certification that you have successfully obtained and click
‘Register’
4. Click the ‘Components’ tab
5. Expand the ‘Evidence of Certification’ section and click the ‘Evidence of Certification’ component appearing within
this section
6. Complete and submit the Evidence of Certification (EoC) form. Please note that your AWS Validation Number
should be entered in the ‘AWS certification number’ field.
After submitting the EoC form, your request will be sent for approval by the Accenture-AWS
Business Group. Upon approval of your submission, the following will take place:
1. your completion status will be updated within three business days.
2. your credential will appear in your Accenture CV-Resume within two weeks.
3. your credential will be added to your People Page within two weeks.
4. If you have any questions, please reach out to the ‘Contact Us’ option on the right side of the myCredential page.

21. CONTACTS

22. Amazon Web Services Certification
The following resources are available for questions:
• AABG Microsite Training and Certification microsite and ChatBot
• AWSSkillingteam@accenture.com, AWS Training Shared Mailbox
• Certification Exam Vouchers (AWS_Voucher_Dist@accenture.com)
• A Cloud Guru (jasmin.c.caballero@accenture.com)
• AABG, Global Capability Enablement Lead (jeffrey.s.s.hammond@accenture.com)