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AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) | 2025 Exam Guide & Preparation Tips

AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) – Complete 2025 Guide

The AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) is one of the most in-demand certifications for networking professionals in the cloud era. It validates advanced skills in hybrid networking, automation, network security, and global-scale architecture. This guide covers exam details, preparation strategy, tools, and career impact to help you ace the exam in 2025.

🔹 What is AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty?

The AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) is designed for networking professionals who architect and manage AWS & hybrid IT environments. It covers complex networking scenarios including hybrid connectivity, automation, security, and high availability.

This exam validates your ability to:

Design and implement hybrid IT network architectures at scale.
Configure AWS services for networking and connectivity.
Automate AWS networking tasks.
Optimize performance and security in AWS network architectures.

📘 Exam Overview – ANS-C01 (2025)

Domain	Weightage
Network Design	30%
Network Implementation	26%
Network Management & Operation	20%
Network Security, Compliance & Governance	24%

Exam Format: Multiple-choice & multiple-response
Time: 170 minutes
Cost: $300 USD (approx. ₹24,000 in India)
Prerequisites: Recommended 5+ years networking experience, 2+ years AWS networking experience

💡 Why Should You Get This Certification?

Career Benefits:

High demand in enterprise and hybrid cloud networking roles
Salary boost of ₹12–20 LPA in India
Opportunities as Cloud Network Architect, Network Security Engineer, or DevOps Networking Specialist

AWS & Industry Benefits:

Master hybrid network design & automation
Learn AWS global & multi-region networking
Enhance security & performance optimization skills

📖 How to Prepare for AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01)

Learn from Structured Courses
Join GoHackersCloud’s complete ANS-C01 course with real AWS console demos & scenario breakdowns.
Practice with Hands-On Labs
Get practical with VPC design, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Load Balancing & AWS Firewall.
Test with Practice Questions
Access 400+ styled questions, domain-wise quizzes & 3 full-length mocks.
Follow a Study Plan
Week 1-2: VPC, Direct Connect, Hybrid Connectivity
Week 3: Routing, Transit Gateway, Network Security
Week 4: Automation, Management & Mock Exams

🛠️ Recommended AWS Networking Tools & Services

Amazon VPC – Custom network topologies
AWS Direct Connect & VPN – Hybrid connectivity
Transit Gateway & VPC Peering – Scalable connectivity
Elastic Load Balancing – ALB, NLB, GWLB
Amazon Route 53 – DNS routing & failover
AWS Network Firewall – Advanced security
VPC Flow Logs & CloudWatch – Monitoring & troubleshooting

🚀 GoHackersCloud Advantage for AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty

✅ Complete AWS Advanced Networking Video Course
✅ AWS Networking Labs with complex hybrid setups
✅ 400+ Practice Questions & Mock Exams
✅ Step-by-step Networking Automation Guides
✅ Career Mentorship & Resume Support

✨ Final Tips for Cracking AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty

Practice network design diagrams for AWS solutions
Understand hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect vs VPN)
Focus on multi-region and high availability designs
Attempt multiple full-length mocks for time management

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