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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional exam price, length, validity and renewal

AWS · SAP-C02

Exam guide

Exam facts

Price$300 per attempt, US list pricePage states cost in USD; see AWS Exam pricing for local currency and foreign exchange rates; applicable taxes may apply
Length180 min
Questions75
FormatMultiple choice and multiple response
Passing score750 of 1000 (scaled 100 to 1000)
Valid for3 years
RenewalPass the latest version of this exam, or maintain for 1 more year on AWS Skill Builder (paid subscription).
PrerequisitesNone required; 2 or more years of experience using AWS services to design and implement cloud solutions recommended
LevelProfessional
DeliveryPearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America)
StatusActiveBeing updated: SAP-C03 registration opens 2026-10-27; last day for SAP-C02 is 2026-11-17
Sourceaws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-professional/Last checked Nov 6, 2026

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About this exam

For experienced solutions architects who design complex, optimized AWS solutions across multiple applications and projects.

What the official page says
  • Price: "300 USD"
  • Duration: "180 minutes"
  • Questions: "75 questions, either multiple choice or multiple response"
  • Validity: "This certification is valid for 3 years."

Certifications are valid for 3 years; renew for 3 more years by passing the latest version of the exam (or a listed higher-level exam) while still active, and many Associate, Professional and Specialty certs can instead be maintained for 1 more year on AWS Skill Builder.

After a failed attempt you must wait 14 calendar days to retake, with no limit on attempts, and you pay the full registration fee each time; beta exams can be taken only once.

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