AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) Online Training

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UPDATED: April 15, 2024

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This expert AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty training prepares engineers to design, implement, and secure complex hybrid cloud architectures. You'll prepare for the ANS-C01 exam as you learn to manage AWS VPC environments, Transit Gateway, and Direct Connect in accordance with the Well-Architected Framework. You'll also validate your skills in network optimization, DNS management with Route 53, and implementing robust network security across multi-account organizations. This course also includes an AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty practice exam, to help you reinforce skills and certify with confidence.

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What you'll learn with ANS-C01 training

Designing hybrid networks with Transit Gateway and VPC Peering
Implementing connectivity via Direct Connect and Site-to-Site VPN
Managing DNS routing policies and health checks with Route 53
Securing infrastructures with Network Firewalls, WAF, and DDoS protection
Optimizing performance using Traffic Mirroring and Enhanced Networking
Automating VPC deployment with CloudFormation and YAML templates

ANS-C01 training FAQs

Is the Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty cert worth it?

Yes, the Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty cert from AWS can be worth it for IT professionals who need to prove advanced skills in designing and implementing networking solutions in the AWS cloud. Employers who depend on AWS networking technologies need to know they can trust their IT professionals with their network, and earning the Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty proves you learned the official best practices and know how to implement them.

Is the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty the easiest AWS cert?

No, if you're looking for AWS' easiest certification, you want the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, which is a foundational credential aimed at proving a thorough understanding of the AWS Cloud, services and terminology. The AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty certification represents several years of experience in AWS networking, as well as a specialized amount of knowledge in advanced networking architectures and interconnectivity options like IP VPN, MPLS, VPLS, and automation.

What AWS certification can earn you the most money?

It's hard to say which AWS certification will lead to the best salary or the most money since different people are starting their careers at different places. CBT Nuggets researched and published a collection of reports titled "Honest Salaries". If you find those reports on the CBT Nuggets blog, you can compare the jobs that you're qualified for and what certifications can earn you the most in the shortest amount of time.

How much does the Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty cost?

It costs $300 to attempt the Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty certification. The exam (ANS-C01) has 65 questions (multiple choice and multiple response), and you have 2 ½ hours to take it. The Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty exam has no prerequities, and AWS doesn't have any mandatory training you have to take before you can sit for the exam, but $300 only gets you one attempt, so be sure you're ready.

Is the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty meant for beginners?

No, the content of the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty is not meant for beginners to the networking career field. The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is designed for people with no prior experience in the field, which is a great way to get started with the career. For slightly more advanced, entry-level certs, the SysOps Administrator and Solutions Architect Associate are better suited to early-career AWS administrators.

Who is ANS-C01 training for?

This AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty training is considered professional-level AWS training, which means it was designed for cloud infrastructure engineers. This AWS networking course will validate the extensive experience most cloud infrastructure engineers have with AWS.

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