New Article on Medium: The Real Story Behind AWS Competencies

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New Article on Medium: The Real Story Behind AWS Competencies







I just published a deep dive on Medium that's aimed at helping the AWS consulting community: "The Real Story Behind AWS Competencies."

If you've ever wondered why experienced consultants with successful track records get rejected for AWS competencies, this article reveals the disconnect between what most people think AWS evaluates and what actually determines approval.

Key insights covered:
  • Why technical excellence isn't enough for competency approval
  • The customer relationship depth requirements most consultants miss
  • How to document business transformation (not just technical implementation)
  • The systematic approach that separates successful applications

This piece fills a real gap in AWS competency guidance. Most content focuses on technical requirements, but the actual evaluation criteria are far more nuanced and business-focused.

Read the full article on Medium

The article also links to a comprehensive AWS Competency Readiness Assessment checklist I've created specifically for consultants preparing their applications.

Whether you're considering your first competency or wondering why a previous application didn't succeed, this analysis provides the insider perspective that's been missing from most competency discussions.

What's been your experience with AWS competencies? Have you found the business transformation focus as challenging as the technical requirements?


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Written by Aaron Rose, software engineer and technology writer at Tech-Reader.blog.

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