| Metric | AWS CLF | AWS SAA-C03 |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Cost | $100✓ | $300 |
| Study Hours | ~40h✓ | ~150h |
| Exam Duration | 90 min | 130 min |
| Exam Format | Multiple Choice | Multiple Choice |
| Level | Entry | Associate |
| Overall Score | 7.8/10 | 9.5/10✓ |
| Domain | IT | IT |
| Validity | 3 yrs | 3 yrs |
| Industry Standard | No | Yes ✓✓ |
Choose AWS CLF if...
- →Complete cloud beginners
- →Business stakeholders working with AWS teams
- →Anyone starting toward AWS Associate level
Choose AWS SAA-C03 if...
- →IT professionals moving to cloud
- →Developers who deploy on AWS
- →Anyone targeting cloud architect or DevOps roles
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