How to Get a FREE AWS Certification Exam Voucher Through AWS Partner Certification Readiness
AWS Partner Certification Readiness is a program that can provide certification exam voucher benefits to eligible AWS Partner learners.
This is not a generic free-voucher program. You need to be associated with an AWS Partner organization.
1. Check whether your company is an AWS Partner
AWS Partner Certification Readiness is designed specifically for AWS Partner organizations.
If your company is already an AWS Partner, ask whoever manages your organization's AWS Partner Central account to confirm that you're associated with the organization.
If your company isn't a Partner yet, AWS allows organizations to join the AWS Partner Network:
2. Find an AWS Partner Certification Readiness cohort
Go to the official AWS Partner Certification page:
Look for AWS Partner Certification Readiness Training and select an upcoming cohort for your region and desired certification.
AWS describes these programs as a combination of:
- On-demand digital training
- Instructor-led readiness sessions
Available certifications and cohorts can change, so check the current listings.
3. Register for the cohort
Register for the appropriate certification readiness program.
Make sure you use the information associated with your AWS Partner organization.
Registration alone does not mean you automatically receive a free exam voucher. You need to satisfy the eligibility requirements for the specific cohort.
4. Create/sign into AWS Skill Builder
AWS instructs Partner learners to use their company email address and AWS Builder ID.
Official AWS Partner Certification page:
Make sure you're using the account associated with your Partner organization.
5. Complete the required learning activities
Complete the learning requirements specified for your particular cohort.
The voucher FAQ explains the requirements for the current program:
The requirements can vary between campaigns/cohorts, so check the FAQ for your specific program.
6. Attend the required readiness session(s)
The program includes instructor-led certification readiness sessions.
If your cohort specifies attendance as a voucher eligibility requirement, make sure you attend the required session(s).
Simply registering for the cohort isn't sufficient.
7. Complete the voucher eligibility requirements
After completing the required learning and attendance requirements, wait for the voucher email from AWS, then follow the instructions in the email to claim your voucher.
AWS will distribute 100% exam vouchers while supplies last. Once the 100% vouchers are exhausted, 50% discount vouchers will be distributed while supplies last.
So if you're eligible, it's better to complete the requirements early rather than waiting until the end of the campaign.
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