🎉 100% Free Certification Voucher for Foundational & Associate Level! 🎉
Nikhil Nareddula

Nikhil Nareddula @nikhil_nareddula_

About: I am Nikhil ,AWS enthusaist, an aspiring cloud architect with a keen focus on AWS and its ecosystem. Currently, I am deepening my knowledge in AWS services and cloud architecture.

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🎉 100% Free Certification Voucher for Foundational & Associate Level! 🎉

Publish Date: Mar 2
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AWS is offering 100% free vouchers for its Foundational & Associate-level certifications through AWS Educate! If you're preparing for an AWS certification, this is your chance to get certified for free!

Read all the post to get clear details 👇

_Available Vouchers*_*

🔹 Foundational Level (4,500 points required)

Covers AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01) or AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Expires: september 30, 2025

🔹 Associate Level (5,200 points required)

Covers AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Developer Associate, SysOps Administrator Associate, Data Engineer Associate, and Machine Learning Engineer Associate
Expires: september 30, 2025

IMPORTANT NOTE 🙌🙌

Please read the following points to know how to get it ?

Emerging Talent Community

How do I qualify for the AWS Emerging Talent Community?
To qualify for the ETC _you must be 18+ and have successfully earned a qualifying badge in an AWS Training program _such as AWS Educate, AWS re/Start, or AWS Academy. (List of current ETC qualifying badges).

Firstly must complete the badge courses(atleast one)in your learning dashboard, after you are eligblle to ETL community. in this the blue piont navigated are courses and theres more below and the red point navigated is the page to go to ETL home page

I already have an AWS Educate Account. How do I access the AWS Emerging Talent Community?

Learners who have qualified for the ETC, can access the ETC by logging into AWS Educate and selecting the “Emerging Talent Community” tab from the navigation bar on the top right of the screen next to your AWS Educate Profile. Please note that it may take up to 72 hours for the “Emerging Talent Community” to appear in your navigation bar if your qualifying badge is not an AWS Educate badge. Learners who earn a qualifying badge in AWS Educate should be able to access the Emerging Talent Community (ETC) within a few minutes of earning their badge if they meet all other ETC eligibility criteria. From the AWS Emerging Talent Community homepage you can complete the AWS Emerging Talent Community onboarding content to get full access to content within the AWS Emerging Talent Community.

How much time does it take for the reward request to be reviewed?
Typically, rewards are reviewed within 3 business days.

How do I earn points?
You can earn points by completing content within the AWS Emerging Talent Community. This could include reading articles, watching videos, and taking quizzes and surveys.

_How do I discover ETC content?
_
You can discover content on the ETC homepage or Explore page. On the Explore page, you can use the search bar to search content by keywords and use the sort and filter options to refine your search.

How often is new content added to the ETC?
New content in the** ETC is typically posted 6 times per week to keep the content fresh and engaging**. We recommend checking the ETC homepage frequently to discover the latest opportunities.

What rewards can I earn in the ETC?
You can use your** ETC points to request rewards such as discount vouchers for AWS Certification exams, digital backgrounds, and more**. As a reminder, rewards in the ETC subject to change and are only available while supplies last. To view a complete list of current ETC rewards, navigate to the Rewards page within the ETC.

How do I see how many points I have?
You can see your current points on the top right corner of the AWS Educate navigation bar, indicated with a gem icon. Alternatively, you can also navigate to the Activity page to see a complete log of your points earned and rewards history.

Can I access the AWS Emerging Talent Community if I am not 18+?
The AWS Emerging Talent Community is designed for learners who are 18 years or older. If you are under 18, you can still participate in AWS Educate courses and earn a badge, but you will not have access to ETC until you meet the age requirement.

If you have any queries reachout the official FAQ
👉https://www.awseducate.com/student/s/learner-faqs#emerging-talent-community

🚀 How to Request Your Free Voucher?

1️⃣ Sign up for AWS Educate

2️⃣ Login with your e-mail credentials

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3️⃣ Click on Emerging Talent Community and click on home

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4️⃣ Complete the simple tasks ,that are in home page and cliam points
👉 Go to reward tab and Request the voucher via AWS Emerging Talent
Community 😍

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🎯 Eligibility Requirements :

To claim the 100% free AWS certification voucher, you must:

✅ Complete an AWS Skill Builder exam prep course for your chosen certification

Score 80% or higher on an official AWS Skill Builder practice exam or question set

click here after joining to ETL and earned points

👉Click here signup skillbuilder
After login 👇

👉complete skillbuilder for foundational

badge assessment
to get score 80% or high and eligble
forrequesting foundational exam vochers
by earned points in ETL
community

👉complete this _skillbuilder for associate
badge assessment
_to get score 80% or high and eligble for
requestingassocciate exam vochers by earned points in ETL community

NOTE dont confuse
👉for exam prep course u need to score 70% or high
👉 for badge readiness path exam u need to score 80% 0r high.

Here all direct links 👇

Complete an AWS Skill Builder exam prep course for your chosen certification and pass 70% or higher on on the final practice exam or question set:

Foundational certification courses:
Cloud Practitioner
AI Practitioner

Associate certification courses:
SysOps
Developer
Solutions Architect:
Data Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer

If still cant find, search in skillbuilder by entering your certification name.

Once you have completed the course above and have enough points claim your free, 100% discount voucher for your exam in the Emerging Talent Community section of AWS Educate. Rewards are reviewed and approved within 3 business days.

📢 Note: Make sure your AWS Skill Builder email matches your AWS Educate email to avoid any issues!

🔥 Don’t miss this opportunity to get AWS certified for FREE! Grab your voucher before it’s gone! 🚀

More amazing content is waiting for you 😎

For more AWS & Cloud guidance, tips, and resources,
👉follow me on linkedinn 🔥

Comments 110 total

  • Annie Ojuro- Anuonye
    Annie Ojuro- AnuonyeMar 2, 2025

    Thanks for the update

  • mp khaing
    mp khaingMar 2, 2025

    I didnot see the emerging Talent community. my account drop down menu only have account and log out. How should I do?

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 3, 2025

      After login into your account firstly u have to must complete atleast one badge in aws Educate badge , you can earn that by completeing badge course in learner dashboard page.
      and there are more badge you can earn by completing the courses
      follow me on linkedin to get more updates .

      in red highlighted line u can see the ETL and click on it to go to ETL home page , for details checkout in my blog post

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      • mp khaing
        mp khaingMar 3, 2025

        Hello,

        Really thank you. I got it. I am in progress. Thank you for your valuable sharing.

        • mp khaing
          mp khaingMar 4, 2025

          Hello Nikhil,

          Very good day...
          Now I got it
          Thank you very much for your kind assist to us.

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      • mp khaing
        mp khaingMar 3, 2025

        Hello
        I did the "Introduction to the AWS Management Console" but it is still showing 0% in my dashboard. I couldnot go to next lesson "Introduction to Cloud 101" It is showing ACCESS DENIED. Kindly answer me it is normal?

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        • Nikhil Nareddula
          Nikhil NareddulaMar 3, 2025

          it is an error ,pls retry or refresh the page after sometime 😊

  • Melody Mbewe
    Melody MbeweMar 3, 2025

    Thanks for the update

  • Enjang Setiawan
    Enjang SetiawanMar 3, 2025

    How can I increase my points without waiting for new task each week? I have done all current task from AWS emerging talent.

  • Marcelo Mella
    Marcelo MellaMar 3, 2025

    Hello Nikhil,
    What if my AWS Educate account and Skillbuilder have different emails associated?

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 3, 2025

      its not a big problem , but having likned with both accounts it better and good to go .Also avoiding the any further issue if occurs.

  • Navaneeth Neeth
    Navaneeth NeethMar 3, 2025

    I am looking for Data Engineer Associate certification, Will I get 100% off Voucher after completing practice test win passing score, or is it like 50% off or partial offer. Anyone please let me know will 100% off with the voucher for certification examination as it mentioned as 100% Free Certification Voucher. Thanks! in advance.

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 3, 2025

      after completing all the steps and tasks u can get points that are eligible to reqest for exam voucher , yes it is 100% free for any one exam in aws assocaite levels or foundational levels

      • Navaneeth Neeth
        Navaneeth NeethMar 6, 2025

        I am getting below error when I am setting up password for my AWS Educate account, is it like we need to use any school gmail account only or can we use personal gmail account also?

        Error message:INVALID_SESSION_ID: This session is not valid for use with the API aws educate

        • Nikhil Nareddula
          Nikhil NareddulaMar 7, 2025

          Pls fill the credentials correctly and create a strong password sometimes weak passwords are may not taken , if still having error retry after sometime

  • Nikhil Nareddula
    Nikhil NareddulaMar 3, 2025

    Guys if u found this helpful , reshare it and follow me for more updates or tips and we can connect on linkedin link is in my post 😍

  • Erick Arturo Perez Cazorla
    Erick Arturo Perez CazorlaMar 3, 2025

    The link for the badge assest skillbuilder for associate only send for the home page of Skillbuilder.

  • Sivaprakash
    SivaprakashMar 4, 2025

    Can you provide a exact link of Cloud Practitioner exam prep or it's paid

  • Emna_Ghzayel
    Emna_GhzayelMar 4, 2025

    The SysOps certification course is not free, what should I do to get a voucher to pass it? knowing that I already got my solution architect voucher

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 4, 2025

      After signing in, enter "AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate" in the search bar.
      Filter the results by selecting "Exam Preparation" under "Type" and "Associate" under "Level".

  • Hamada
    HamadaMar 4, 2025

    I completed all Requirements for Foundational level and associate on AWS Skill Builder but from 2 previous months, should I retake this courses again ?

  • kamalpreet KAUR
    kamalpreet KAURMar 4, 2025

    Thankyou , the information is really helpful,

  • Emna_Ghzayel
    Emna_GhzayelMar 4, 2025

    Hello, will my score update automatically in the ETL after passing the exam prep test on skill builder?

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 4, 2025

      passing on skillbuilder would be the eligible critiria for reqesting reward in aws educate . Make sure to earn enough coins for requesting reward.

  • Naman Paliwal
    Naman PaliwalMar 5, 2025

    The Skillbuilder link for Data Engineer certification page has multiple courses - free and paid. Do we need to complete one or every course mentioned on that page and score 80%+ in every exam?

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 6, 2025

      Need to complete any one course That which certification voucher you want . Min score is 70% or high , if you choose knowledge based plan in thta you need to score 80% or high. no need complete all.

  • Saran Kamandula
    Saran KamandulaMar 5, 2025

    I've finished certiain level of tasks in the ETC site, I also wanted to start the prep for AI practitioner in Skill Builder but it asks for payment, what exactly do I need to do after getting into Skill Builder. Please navigate.

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 6, 2025

      search AWS certified AI ptactioner in search bar AWS skillbuilder , if u have subscription take enhanced plan or take standard (its free).

  • Pavan G
    Pavan GMar 5, 2025

    not showing ETC Option @top right corner

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  • tianguizi
    tianguiziMar 5, 2025

    bro thx u! i just got the ETC home page, finished onboarding.

    what course for data enginer cert should i do in aws builder?

    6h long or 15h long?
    which is fine?

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    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 6, 2025

      want better enhanced course choose 15h( subscription needed), or standard 6h (free) . Its your choice

  • Amornpong Vetvinij
    Amornpong VetvinijMar 6, 2025

    Hello Nikhil,
    Is it available for AWS Partner Network account or not? because I use the AWS Partner Network account for my past exam.

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 7, 2025

      if u already have linked with AWS certification exam its good to use that email credentials

  • marzougui Ahmed
    marzougui AhmedMar 6, 2025

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    does aws cp essen considered as AWS Skill Builder exam prep course and Exam Prep Standard Course: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02 - English) is a AWS Skill Builder practice exam?

  • Gokul
    GokulMar 7, 2025

    I have completed Exam Prep Standard Course: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate and Exam Prep Official Practice Question Set: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate. Why is my request getting denied still, I have requested 3 times after completing the courses still it is getting denied
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  • punarbasu Chakraborty
    punarbasu ChakrabortyMar 7, 2025

    when is the last date to register for the exam, in order to claim this voucher ?

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 10, 2025

      you can complete that when ever but its a condition to claim that voucher ,firstly you need points.

  • yvlokesh reddy
    yvlokesh reddyMar 8, 2025

    I have completed exam Prep Standard Course: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate and Exam Prep Official Practice Question Set: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate. I got 75% score on Practice set questions still why am unable to see the points.. Can you tell me properly i did everything...but Unable to request points, bcz there is no points.

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    • Sandeep Cattamanchi
      Sandeep CattamanchiMar 11, 2025

      Did you managed to get the "Request Reward" enabled ? I just completed these two today.. Hope to get some light on the same.

      Any information is appreciated. Thanks

      • Nikhil Nareddula
        Nikhil NareddulaMar 13, 2025

        when you have enough points you can reqest reward .

    • Cynthia
      CynthiaMar 14, 2025

      Did you get the points eventually after completing the Course & Prep Questions?

  • HenryKhosasih
    HenryKhosasihMar 8, 2025

    Hi Nikhil, thank you for sharing! I’ve completed one course, but the ETC is still not showing. Is it normal? 😁

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    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 10, 2025

      maybe some error , retry after somtime

    • Elizabeth Jose
      Elizabeth JoseMar 12, 2025

      Course "Intro to AWS Mgmt console" not providing badge.
      Following are Badges for ETC :-
      credly.com/organizations/amazon-we...

      • mp khaing
        mp khaingMar 15, 2025

        Hello All,

        we are difficult to get point. some of course as well assess denied.

        How can we get the point till 5200 :((

        • Nikhil Nareddula
          Nikhil NareddulaMar 17, 2025

          the ETC provides new tasks every week ,complete and earn . it takes time to earn that much points

          • mp khaing
            mp khaingMar 18, 2025

            Can we get point when we completed the badge course? or we can only get point from ETC?

    • João Bosco
      João BoscoMay 7, 2025

      I want to get a voucher to AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, but i cant get the voucher, where i am wronging ?

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      updated today, Thanks a lot.

      • Nikhil Nareddula
        Nikhil NareddulaMay 8, 2025

        As mentioned in the eligibility requirments you have to complete officaila exam prep set or certification course and you need 4500 points to request reward. Again check the what courses you are completed in your skillbuilder dashboard😊

  • nabib malik
    nabib malikMar 9, 2025

    I've done everything on the ETC eplore and got all the points I can for the but I'm still only on 2152 points , so where can I get more points and how long will it take me to get to 5200 points for the voucher

    Also if content is posted 6 times a week of an average of 60 points per piece of content that's only 360 points so it take almost 2 months to get enough for the voucher?

    • Gowtham kumar Chandaka
      Gowtham kumar ChandakaMar 9, 2025

      @nikhil_nareddula_ in that case, it will take time to get enough points as exactly as they have mentioned in the blog that the month of august will be the end time for free voucher. isn't it ?

      and is it really worth to spend around 2.5k for skill builder subscription and to spend more time to complete all the courses ? can you tell us how many people got benefitted(certified) till now through this process ? (for motivational purpose)

      • Nikhil Nareddula
        Nikhil NareddulaMar 10, 2025

        No , you dont need any subscription, there are free plans available , and yes it takes time to get that much points, ETL every week provides new tasks complete and earn.

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 10, 2025

      every week they provide new tasks, complete and earn .

      • nabib malik
        nabib malikMar 11, 2025

        Is it the same amount of tasks they release each week, or is it random, and is there any way to get more points from doing other prep courses, or is it only on ETC explore?

  • Cynthia
    CynthiaMar 14, 2025

    Hey do I need to weekly check for new content to collect points in addition to clearing the Prep Question & AWS Skill Builder exam prep course? Or would I get the required points by just completing the courses? Also how long would it approximately take to collect the 5200 points needed? Thanks!

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 17, 2025

      it depends on how much points have to tasks , for reqesting voucher is requirred to complete prep test in skillbuilder

  • alessandro
    alessandroMar 22, 2025

    hello, thank you for your share. i need help

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    I completed this 2 courses, to get the AI ​​fundamental voucher, but I didn't receive the points... do I have to do anything else?
    thanks for your work

  • me0w
    me0wMar 26, 2025

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    Do I need to pay to access the exam prep course? I thought everything was free. Or am I mistaken? What do I need to do after collecting the points? Please guide me.

    • Jeya surya
      Jeya suryaMar 27, 2025

      Scroll down, free prep courses are there.

      • me0w
        me0wMar 27, 2025

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        Can I get enrolled into this course, although the last part of this course is paid?
        Will you please help me on which course to get enrolled for the eligibility?

        Your help will be appreciated.

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMar 27, 2025

      No, there is also free course available

  • Kumarsh
    KumarshApr 5, 2025

    can i create two different accounts and get two different certificates ?

  • norahosny66
    norahosny66Apr 11, 2025

    All Simple tasks points are not enough for 1 certificate voucher , how to get extra points ?

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaApr 12, 2025

      the ETC provide new tasks every week ,complete and earn.

  • Amulya R
    Amulya RMay 5, 2025

    I'm not able to find the reward section. Is it still available?

  • Lê Long
    Lê LongMay 11, 2025

    I earned points in 2 months, now I have 4500 points but the associate coupon is gone now

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMay 12, 2025

      yes,associate voucher no longer available,they are limited

  • fa7271
    fa7271May 12, 2025

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    Associate Level is gone..

  • Stephanie Chidera
    Stephanie ChideraMay 12, 2025

    I can't find the associate voucher on my rewards page, does this mean it's no longer valid? I only see the foundational voucher.

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMay 12, 2025

      yes,associate voucher no longer available,they are limited

      • Stephanie Chidera
        Stephanie ChideraMay 12, 2025

        That's sad, are there any other challenges i can partake in to get free vouchers for the associate certification?

        • Nikhil Nareddula
          Nikhil NareddulaMay 18, 2025

          you can request for foundational vouchers . if you have enough points.

      • mp khaing
        mp khaingMay 19, 2025

        For the Associated voucher I completed for AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate . exam prep course and Exam Prep Standard Course: but now when I complete my reward, My reward is Foundational voucher. How should I do?

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        • Nikhil Nareddula
          Nikhil NareddulaMay 20, 2025

          you requested for the foundational voucher

          • mp khaing
            mp khaingMay 20, 2025

            "I have completed the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course and the Official Practice Question Set for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. What else do I need to complete on my side? Can i valid to get voucher?

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            • mp khaing
              mp khaingMay 23, 2025

              Hello Nikhil,

              I am waiting to get voucher for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. till I didnot receive mail regarding with this. How should I do ?

  • Fred
    FredMay 15, 2025

    Hi, I got the points and I applied for the voucher but it was declined. I completed aws solutions architect prep and the exams.

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaMay 18, 2025

      Your requested reward approved only if the reward is available in ETC rewards.

  • Matías Lorenzón
    Matías LorenzónMay 21, 2025

    It's not possible anymore
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  • Mohamed NOUISSEL
    Mohamed NOUISSELMay 26, 2025

    I have successfully completed several training courses, including:

    The Solutions Architect Knowledge Badge Assessment on AWS Training and Certification (completed on 26 May 2025, as shown in the attached screenshot).

    Multiple foundational courses on AWS Educate, including Introduction to the AWS Management Console and Introduction to Cloud 101.

    I have also accumulated over 5,500 AWS Educate points, which should be sufficient to request the certification voucher.

    However, I am currently unable to find any interface or option to redeem a voucher for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam, even though I have completed all necessary requirements.

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  • Juan Ramos
    Juan RamosMay 26, 2025

    Unfortunately they recently removed the exam vouchers from the rewards section.

  • Shudarsan Regmi
    Shudarsan RegmiJun 16, 2025

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    The option to redeem for certification is no longer visible??

  • Kauã Hiro
    Kauã HiroJun 23, 2025

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    Olá, como estão? Como consigo mais cistais e liberar os vouchers 100% pois não apareceu pra mim

  • ram
    ramJun 26, 2025

    i am planning to take cloud practitioner certification, If I start now, will I able to make ? Should I get 4500 or 5200 ? to Get the associate voucher ? Please help me and guide me

  • mohamed
    mohamedJun 28, 2025

    i am planning to take AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, I started and completed 75% of the total introduction in cloud computing 101, will be able to Get AWS Cloud Practitioner voucher ? or voucher is no longer available? please help.

  • Bheem B
    Bheem BJul 3, 2025

    H, Nikhil. Is it possible to get coupons upon successful completion of it. Is it still valid for getting coupons. Or is there any other way?

  • Vishnu Kanth Varma
    Vishnu Kanth VarmaJul 8, 2025

    Hi nikhil I am able to see only 2 rewards as of now despite having 500 points and couldn't see any vouchers.
    and i am also finishing the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course from aws skill builder will i receive reward points after finishing the course?

    • Andres Padrón
      Andres PadrónAug 6, 2025

      same here, I can only see two rewards. I'm hopping to see the voucher to AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner relesaed soon.

  • Abhishek Rao
    Abhishek RaoJul 19, 2025

    Hi, I've been trying to get that voucher code for the last 2 months, but I feel they've removed it. What's your take

    in this?

  • Dhruvi Patel
    Dhruvi PatelJul 27, 2025

    Hi Nikhil,
    I am currently in the process to earn ETC points. I have completed all the content that was displayed in the Dashboard. But now each day only one blog is added with 40 points. But I want to gather 4500 point as soon as I can for my Foundational exam. Can you please help how can I do it or show a way out?

  • BHAVANA M
    BHAVANA MJul 31, 2025

    Hey, In Rewards tab i can't find the exam voucher's option at all.. if its valid until september why am i not able to see them??

    • Nikhil Nareddula
      Nikhil NareddulaAug 11, 2025

      Those are valid for sep and voucher are unavailable -they are limited.

  • Andres Padrón
    Andres PadrónAug 6, 2025

    Thank you for this article. I can only see two rewards right now, will the voucher to AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner be resleased anytime soon?

  • Sai Ganesh Pabbisetti
    Sai Ganesh PabbisettiSep 14, 2025

    deadline is sept 30 means you need to get certificvate or you need to get points or what deadline means

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