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Dell Technologies Certified Associate - Cloud Infrastructure

Dell Technologies Certified Associate - Cloud Infrastructure vs 3 alternatives compared

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Dell Technologies Certified Associate - Cloud InfrastructureAWS Solutions Architect AssociateAWS Cloud PractitionerMicrosoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
VendorDell TechnologiesAmazon Web ServicesAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft
LevelBeginnerIntermediateBeginnerBeginner
Exam fee$230$150$100$99
Duration————
Passing score————
Valid for————
Typical salary$75K–$100K$130K–$165K$90K–$115K$85K–$105K
Prerequisites————

Which should you choose?

Should I take Dell Technologies Certified Associate - Cloud Infrastructure or AWS Solutions Architect Associate first?

Dell Technologies Certified Associate - Cloud Infrastructure is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take Dell Technologies Certified Associate - Cloud Infrastructure or AWS Cloud Practitioner first?

Both are rated Beginner. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.

Should I take Dell Technologies Certified Associate - Cloud Infrastructure or AZ-900 first?

Both are rated Beginner. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.