AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ACANS) (Certification)

AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty validates expertise in complex networking tasks, requiring five years of hands-on experience architecting AWS network solutions. Candidates should have deep knowledge of AWS security, storage, and networking services, plus expertise in advanced architectures including IP VPN, MPLS, automation tools, routing protocols, multi-region solutions, and network security features like AWS WAF, IDS/IPS, and DDoS protection.

Who should take this exam?

Per the exam guide, the ideal candidate for this certification should have five or more years of networking experience with 2 or more years of cloud and hybrid networking experience. This certification is an ideal for those in a technical role, senior: 6+ years in IT role and 2–5 years of exposure to AWS Cloud.

Candidates would benefit from first earning an AWS Associate and/or Professional Certification prior to earning a Specialty certification.

How will the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty help my career?

Certified individuals report increased confidence as a result of earning this industry-recognized certification and increased credibility with technical IT/cloud colleagues and customers. Professionals in operations or administration roles on on-premises systems can showcase that they can perform similar tasks on AWS cloud. Be recognized as a leader with advanced networking skills. Gain visibility with stakeholders with the expertise to meet customers’ performance, cost, and security requirements.

Are there any savings on exams if I already hold an active AWS Certification?

Yes. Once you earn one AWS Certification, you get 50% discount on your next AWS Certification exam. You can sign in and access this discount in your AWS Certification Account.