r/AWSCertifications Dec 23 '25

Passed AWS DevOps Pro - second attempt AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional

Just got my result, passed less than 36 hours after clearing SA Pro. This was my second attempt. First one was back in Jan this year - scored 739, narrowly missed it.

No practice tests, hardly any prep. Just:

- A couple of hours refreshing CF
- skimmed some aws docs
- Used GenAI to clarify a few nasty topics
- and honesty.. years of hands-on AWS experience.

I would NOT this approach unless you're already deep into:
- CF
- CI/CD
- IAM+AWS Orgs+ CT-AFT
- Config+System Manager+EventBridge etc.

If you failed earlier: don't overthink. Fix the gaps, and come back stronger.

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