Note on AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C00) Exam

Takahiro Iwasa

Feb 16, 2020

2 min read

AWS Certification

I successfully passed the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C00) exam and want to share tips to help you prepare and succeed.

Before taking this exam, I had already obtained the following certifications:

I took the exam on February 15th, 2020, and passed with a 80% overall score. Below is the topic-level breakdown:

Overall Score: 80%

Topic Level Scoring:
1.0. Design and implement hybrid IT network architectures at scale: 58%
2.0. Design and implement AWS networks: 79%
3.0. Automate AWS tasks: 100%
4.0. Configure network integration with application services: 86%
5.0. Design and implement for security and compliance: 100%
6.0. Manage, optimize, and troubleshoot the network: 86%

• Jayendra’s Blog: A detailed, well-organized guide covering all exam topics. Highly recommended.

• Exam Guide
• AWS Whitepapers & Guides
• AWS Documentation
• AWS Architecture Center
• FAQ

• WhizLabs - AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty

The exam was challenging for me due to the extensive knowledge required, especially about Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). However, if you have a strong foundation in networking, you might find it easier to pass.