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.
Prerequisites1–2 years of experience as a system administrator in an operations role; Experience in monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting; Knowledge of networking concepts (for example, DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls); Ability to implement architectural requirements (for example, high availability, performance, capacity); Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with AWS technology; Experience in deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS; Understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework; Hands-on experience with the AWS Management Console and the AWS CLI; Understanding of AWS networking and security services; Hands-on experience in implementing security controls and compliance requirements
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