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# [AWS Certifications: Are They Worth It? Should You Get One?](https://dragonejt.dev/aws-certifications-are-they-worth-it-should-you-get-one?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

DISCLAIMER: I work for Amazon Web Services, but the experiences and opinions expressed here are solely my own.

Mar 2, 2024 · 6 min read · dragonejt.dev  
Updated Jun 28, 2024  
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## Responses 1

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[Johan Karoro](https://hashnode.com/@AmaWatsoni1245)

[Mar 7, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/aws-certifications-are-they-worth-it-should-you-get-one/65e35fce63916584272accb0/comment/65e9d54edd56f781b0b1fdce)

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[Rader Phynalist](https://hashnode.com/@miaoklo)

[Mar 5, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/aws-certifications-are-they-worth-it-should-you-get-one/65e35fce63916584272accb0/comment/65e6d53e0cd0d1322c05e8a0)

@[only up](https://onlyup-game.io/) Both the AWS Certification and the Coursera programs are far more prestigious and well-known than the latter.

[Ashish](https://hashnode.com/@ashish784)

[Mar 3, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/aws-certifications-are-they-worth-it-should-you-get-one/65e35fce63916584272accb0/comment/65e4437098eb0957655e568b)

what about coursera certificates offered by aws ?

[Evan Tung](https://hashnode.com/@dragonejt)

[Mar 4, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/aws-certifications-are-they-worth-it-should-you-get-one/65e35fce63916584272accb0/comment/65e4437098eb0957655e568b#reply-65e648541a38ba1ef383de62)

Hi Ashish! In terms of name recognition, AWS Certifications are definitely more recognized and more difficult to acquire than Coursera classes and certificates offered by AWS. I hope this answers your question!