Cloud is the foundation under almost every modern IT role — DevOps, data engineering, AI/ML and backend all run on AWS, Azure or GCP. AWS remains the dominant cloud for Indian hiring, which is why an AWS certification plus hands-on project experience is one of the most reliable resume upgrades available.
It pays to separate two costs that course-sellers often blur: the AWS exam fee (roughly ₹6,900 for Cloud Practitioner, ₹11,400 for Associate, ₹20,700+ for Professional/Specialty) and the training fee on top. The guides here break down certification paths, what's worth paying for, and where free resources (AWS Skill Builder, the free tier) get you most of the way.
Use the comparison to choose between self-paced certification prep, mentor-led project training, and multi-cert brand programs.
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ShiftToTech Academy
VerifiedDelhi NCR (Online)
Mentor-led, project-first AWS/cloud training with placement support.
AWS Skill Builder + Free Tier
Online
Cheapest legitimate foundation — official labs and hands-on free tier.
Simplilearn / CloudThat / Henry Harvin
Online
Multi-certification brand programs with structured paths.