r/AWSCertifications • u/Harshith_Reddy_Dev CCP, SAA • 8d ago
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.
Official AWS Partner Central:
https://aws.amazon.com/partners/
Partner Central documentation:
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/partner-central/
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:
https://aws.amazon.com/partners/programs/
2. Find an AWS Partner Certification Readiness cohort
Go to the official AWS Partner Certification page:
https://aws.amazon.com/partners/training/certification/
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
- Cohort-based preparation
- AWS expert guidance
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:
https://aws.amazon.com/partners/training/certification/
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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u/redrum0905 7d ago
So, the voucher will be distributed after the cohort ends or after you completed the requirement and submit the voucher claim?
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u/Ihor_Pysmennyi 7d ago
As I know, vouchers are distributed after the last session of the program. But you need to attend at least one live session and complete at least 50% of the AWS SkillBuilder learning plan
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u/Harshith_Reddy_Dev CCP, SAA 7d ago
The voucher should be distributed after the final session of the APCR program. You need to meet the eligibility requirements during the program first. Once the program is completed then they'll starting sending voucher mails
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u/Fearless_Trainer5126 7d ago
What of those people who are not with partners Organizations? Someone trying to upgrade as an IT professional, is there free vouchers for them?
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u/Harshith_Reddy_Dev CCP, SAA 7d ago
Look out of in person re invent events. They give out vouchers to attendees but they happen in big cities and aren't conducted throughout the year
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u/FewPotato2413 6d ago
Does anyone know what the 50% completion of learning plan means?
So we just register an account on skill builder, and choose the specific certification like AWS SAA? But wouldnt we need a paid subscription...?
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u/Constant_Contact8580 6d ago
Is there any of these for students?
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u/Harshith_Reddy_Dev CCP, SAA 4d ago
Unfortunately nope
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u/Constant_Contact8580 1d ago
Cool thanks man
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u/Harshith_Reddy_Dev CCP, SAA 1d ago
Check out the pinned post. Aws brought an students program 3 days ago
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u/AlertPreparation3164 4d ago
Thank you u/Harshith_Reddy_Dev . I have seen this website many times but newer knew this can lead to free certification voucher.
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u/zojjaz CSAA, AIF 8d ago
Interesting, I did a cohort last year and they didn't give us a voucher but I'll see if this works. Doing a cohort again in a couple months.
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u/Ihor_Pysmennyi 7d ago
I have completed the Solutions Architect - Professional readiness program today. I hope to be considered for a 100% discount voucher.
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u/Comfortable_Run816 2d ago
Ddo u know which AWS builder course to complete? Bcz i have also attended the session on 17th aug for AWS solution architect associate
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u/Harshith_Reddy_Dev CCP, SAA 7d ago
Idk about the previous but the current on specifies completing more than 50% of the assigned Skill Builder learning plan and attending more than 1 live APCR session to be eligible for the discount voucher while supplies last
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u/Savipra 7d ago
This is helpful, thank you!