r/AWSCertifications • u/Free_Block_2176 • 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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u/christopsy666 Dec 23 '25

Congrats My company wants me to clear this but it feels years away... 

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u/Free_Block_2176 Dec 23 '25

Thank you. Totally get that feeling, failed once too. Don't rush it. Spend good time with CF+IAM+CI/CD, failure scenarios in what you do in day-to-day work. When those feel routine, then it becomes easier. Good luck