Does Amazon Offer Any Discounts for AWS Certification to Its Own Employees?

Yes, Amazon typically offers discounts for AWS Certification exams to its employees. These discounts can vary based on the specific certification and the employee's role within the company. Employees may also have access to training resources and preparation materials to help them succeed in obtaining their certifications. It’s always best for employees to check with their HR or internal resources for the most current details regarding discounts and available support for AWS Certifications.

Discounts for Beta Exams

Amazon offers a $50 discount on their Beta exams, but the results are only available after a certain number of employees (typically at least 3) have received this discount. This means that an individual employee’s chances of receiving the $50 discount on a Beta exam are not guaranteed.

Discounts for Premier Consulting/Technology Partners

Companies that are Amazon’s premier consulting or technology partners may receive many exam vouchers for their employees to help them obtain AWS certifications.

Amazon for Contractors

For contractors working at Amazon, the situation is a bit different. Permanent employees who have joined the company after the initial period of contract may realize that Amazon does reimburse the certification cost. Additionally, Amazon provides vouchers during AWS events to encourage more people to get certified.

Employee Incentives at Amazon

As an employee at Amazon, you have several perks that go beyond just certification discounts. Amazon offers employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with many opportunities for further development. The company also provides a full range of benefits for employees and their eligible dependents, including health insurance, parental leave, and a retirement plan. Furthermore, Amazon’s employee equity model awards eligible employees with Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of their global compensation model.

Community and Personal Benefits

All Amazon employees participate directly in the success of the entire company, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility. If you liked this answer, please upvote and leave any questions in the comments section below.

Additionally, I received a $50 discount coupon from Amazon for the DevOps Engineer Professional exam after scoring well in a previous certification. This is how the coupon detail looked in the email:

“Congratulations! You have earned a $50 discount coupon towards the DevOps Engineer Professional exam for your outstanding performance in the previous certification. Use this coupon to reduce your exam costs and further your professional development.”