Taking the Exam

Once you are fully prepared to take the exam, you can visit the AWS certification site to schedule and pay for your exam:

https://www.aws.training/certification?src=arc-assoc

AWS partners with PSI Exams (https://candidate.psiexams.com), so when you schedule your exam, you’ll locate a testing center for taking the exam as well as a time block. Exams typically take two hours, so you’ll need to plan accordingly.

On the day of the test, make sure you arrive 10 minutes early in case there are any hiccups or a long line of folks waiting to take the exam. You’ll need two forms of identification too. Remember that you will not be able to take your notes, electronic devices (including smartphones and watches), or other materials in with you.

The testing center will provide you with some scratch paper, and most centers will supply headphones or earplugs if you find it helpful to block out the minimal noise of the testing center. The test itself is taken on a...