Note on AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty (BDS-C00) Exam
Introduction
I successfully passed the AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty (BDS-C00) exam and want to share tips to help you prepare and succeed.
My AWS Experience Before the Exam
Before taking this exam, I had already obtained the following certifications:
Date | Exam | Version |
---|---|---|
Mar. 2017 | Solutions Architect - Associate | SAA-C00 |
Dec. 2019 | Solutions Architect - Professional | SAP-C01 |
Jan. 2020 | DevOps Engineer - Professional | DOP-C01 |
Exam Result
I took the exam on January 18th, 2020, and passed with a 78% overall score. Below is the topic-level breakdown:
Overall Score: 78%
Topic Level Scoring:
1.0 Collection: 62%
2.0 Storage: 100%
3.0 Processing: 62%
4.0 Analysis: 75%
5.0 Visualization: 100%
6.0 Data Security: 70%
Exam Impressions
Exam | Volume | Difficulty |
---|---|---|
Solutions Architect - Professional | 5 | 5 |
DevOps Engineer - Professional | 4 | 4 |
Big Data - Specialty | 3 | 3 |
Recommended Resources
Blog Resources
- Jayendra’s Blog: A detailed, well-organized guide covering all exam topics. Highly recommended.
AWS Official Resources
Practice Tests
Conclusion
The AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty exam is an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge of big data concepts and AWS services. Whether you are currently working with big data or looking to expand your expertise, this certification is worth pursuing.