AWS Certified
Solutions Architect - Professional
Exam overview
| Category | Professional |
|---|---|
| Exam duration | 180 minutes |
| Exam format | 75 questions; either multiple choice or multiple response |
| Cost | 300 USD |
| Test in-person or online | Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam |
| Languages offered | English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, and Spanish (Latin America) |
Key FAQs to help you get started
Per the exam guide, the recommended experience prior to taking this exam is 2 or more years of experience in using AWS services to design and implement cloud solutions. The ideal candidate has the ability to evaluate cloud application requirements, make architectural recommendations for deployment of applications on AWS, and provide expert guidance on architectural design across multiple applications and projects within a complex organization.
This certification is on the list of 15 top-paying certifications of 2023-2024 and among the top ten most pursued certifications per Skillsoft’s IT Skills and Salary Report. Certified individuals report increased confidence as a result of earning this industry-recognized certification and increased credibility with technical colleagues and customers.
The AWS Certified Security – Specialty is a certification that other cloud professionals have earned to advance further in roles like solutions architect.
This certification is valid for 3 years. Before your certification expires, you can recertify by passing the latest version of this exam.
Yes. Once you earn one AWS Certification, you get 50% discount on your next AWS Certification exam.
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