The AWS Badge-Dex: An Almost Complete Guide for 2026

This guide provides a comprehensive reference of all current AWS badges available on Credly, covering public badges, subscription-based programs, educational offerings, and AWS employee–exclusive badges. AWS Certified Early Adopter AWS Certified Early Adopter, are badges given to those that has passed the certifications exams on their beta phases, if successfully the earner will get the certification plus this early adopter badge, which is only obtainable at beta. Requirements: The first 5,000 exam participants will receive a special Early Adopter badge upon passing. Cost: At half cost of the normal price of a certification Course Level: Ranges from foundational to advanced, catering to a wide range of professionals including beginners, intermediates, and experts. Duration: 250 minutes Assessment: Involves a proctored exam that need to be passed to achieve AWS Certified status. Platform: Link AWS Microcredentials AWS Microcredentials are hands on