Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 20, 2026 issuer page

Scheduled retirement

SAP-C02 retires on November 17, 2026

AWS's Solutions Architect - Professional page announces the version change: 'This exam is being updated. Registration for the updated version (SAP-C03) opens October 27, 2026. The last day to take the current exam (SAP-C02) is November 17, 2026.'

Prepare for SAP-C03: current path

Exam Domains

1 Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity 26%

2 Design for New Solutions 29%

3 Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions 25%

4 Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization 20%

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice, Multiple Response

FormatLinear

Online ProctoringAvailable

ID RequirementsOne primary, government-issued ID with name, photo, and signature (passport, driver's license, national ID card). Name must match registration exactly.

RenewalRequired -- Recertify by passing current version before expiry, or earn recertification credit via eligible AWS exam or training activities.

Retake PolicyAfter first failed attempt: 14-day waiting period. After each subsequent failed attempt: additional 14-day waiting period. No limit on total attempts.

LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese

SAP-C02 Retires November 17, 2026: Transition Guide

SAP-C02 retires on November 17, 2026

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