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AWS Certification

AWS Certification (Amazon Web Services)

Cloud certifications from Amazon Web Services, from foundational to professional and specialty levels.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
90–130m
Delivered through
Pearson VUE
Results
Within 5 business days of the exam.

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Overview

AWS Certification tests skills in using Amazon Web Services cloud products. Levels run from Foundational (such as Cloud Practitioner) through Associate and Professional to Specialty. Exams are multiple choice and multiple response.

Who it is for

  • Cloud architects, engineers and developers
  • Operations and DevOps staff
  • Data and machine learning engineers
  • Non-technical staff who need cloud basics (Foundational level)

Versions

Foundational

Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) and AI Practitioner.

Associate

Solutions Architect (SAA-C03), Developer, CloudOps Engineer, Data Engineer and Machine Learning Engineer.

Professional

Advanced exams, for example Solutions Architect – Professional (being updated).

Specialty

Security – Specialty and Advanced Networking – Specialty (retires 31 December 2026).

Business

AI Business Strategist, currently a beta exam.

Where it is accepted

  • Cloud jobs using AWS
  • AWS Partner Network staffing requirements
  • Employer cloud skills programmes

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

AWS Certification sections
SectionWhat it involves
Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)65 multiple-choice or multiple-response questions. 90 minutes.
Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03)65 questions (50 scored, 15 unscored). 130 minutes.

Total time: 90 minutes (Cloud Practitioner); 130 minutes (Solutions Architect – Associate). Other exams vary.

Scores and validity

Scoring
Scaled score from 100 to 1,000. Solutions Architect – Associate pass mark is 720. Results are pass or fail.
Validity
Three years.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

Government-issued ID showing residence in a non-sanctioned country (a passport if no local ID qualifies), plus a secondary ID.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for AWS Certification are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Pearson VUE.

  1. 1

    Sign in to AWS Certification (aws.training) and schedule with Pearson VUE.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official AWS Certification website (opens in a new tab)

You book and pay in your Pearson VUE account. Rescheduling deadlines (often 24–48 hours) and fees are set by each exam programme.

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AWS Certification FAQs

Which AWS exam should I start with?
Cloud Practitioner is the usual starting point. Solutions Architect – Associate is the most common next step.
Is there a penalty for guessing?
No. Unanswered questions are marked wrong, so answer every question.
Can I take AWS exams at a test centre?
Yes. AWS exams are taken at a Pearson VUE test centre or online with a proctor.
Are AWS prices different outside the US?
Prices are set in USD. Foreign exchange rates and local taxes may apply.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

AWS Certification and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Amazon Web Services (AWS), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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