This course teaches you the standards and guidelines for developing items for AWS Certification exams. It outlines the overall exam development process; defines your role in the process; identifies valid item types and their components; identifies and defines item-writing standards, guidelines, and best practices; and provides guidance for validating and defending exam items. This course also provides an overview of using AWS Certification’s item authoring and banking tool. Intended AudienceThis course is intended for:AWS Technical Subject Matter ExpertsAWS Certification Exam Development Facilitators Course ObjectivesIn this course, you will learn how to:Author psychometrically sound, legally defensible exam itemsIdentify cognitive levels and understand their relevance to exam objectivesAuthor items that align to the appropriate exam level and cognitive levelAuthor items that align to the appropriate job roleValidate the technical accuracy of exam items PrerequisitesWe recommend that attendees of this course have the following prerequisites:A current, valid AWS certificationA minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience designing solutions, developing and deploying applications, and running or managing workloads on the AWS Cloud Delivery MethodThis course is delivered through:Digital training Duration2.5 hours Course OutlineThis course covers the following concepts:Certification FundamentalsStandard Certification ConsiderationsJob Roles, Exam-Level Complexity, and CognitionItem Writing Standards and GuidelinesExam Studio Overview