AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate DEA-C01
DEA-C01
An Associate-level exam on the Data track, covering Data Ingestion and Transformation, Data Store Management, Data Operations and Support, and more, recommended for candidates with at least 12 months of hands-on experience, consisting of 65 questions in 130 minutes. Prepare with professionally curated practice questions and walk into exam day with confidence.
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Exam Details
- Time Limit
- 130 min
- Exam Questions
- 65
- Exam Fee
- $150
- Format
- multiple-choice / multiple-response
- Exp. Needed
- 12 months
- Cert Valid
- 3 yr
- Free Questions
- 20
- Languages
- English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
What the DEA-C01 Exam Covers
4 official domains
Data Ingestion and Transformation
Data Store Management
Data Operations and Support
Data Security and Governance
Who Should Take This
DEA-C01 target roles
Certification Path
Associate · Data
| Prerequisites | None (AWS Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 recommended) |
|---|---|
| Current Exam | DEA-C01 |
| Next Step | DAS-C01 |
DEA-C01 exam guide
How hard is the DEA-C01 exam?
most candidates prepare with at least 12 months of hands-on experience. Difficulty varies with your existing hands-on practice, so use the sample questions on this page to gauge where you stand before booking the real test.
What is the DEA-C01 exam format?
Expect around 65 questions, 130 minutes to complete, formats include multiple-choice,multiple-response, the current blueprint is version v1.0, the official exam fee is $150 USD. It is offered in English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese. Check your local testing provider for delivery options and any regional pricing differences.
Who should take the DEA-C01 exam?
This is a associate-level certification, the prerequisite is none (aws cloud practitioner clf-c02 recommended), typical target roles include data engineer, data analyst, etl developer. If the role you are aiming for appears on that list, the credential is a direct investment in your next job move rather than a general-purpose certificate.
What comes after the DEA-C01?
Candidates who pass usually continue with DAS-C01, this exam sits on the Data track. Map the whole path before you start studying so each certificate builds on the previous one instead of repeating the same ground.
How do you renew the DEA-C01 certification?
The certification remains valid for 3 years, renewal is possible via pass current exam or higher-level aws exam. Plan the renewal before the expiry date so the credential never lapses on your CV or job application.
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