AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Certification

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Validate your technical knowledge and skills across the breadth of AWS services

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate is focused on the design of cost and performance optimized solutions. This is an ideal starting point for candidates with AWS Cloud or strong on-premises IT experience. This exam does not require deep hands-on coding experience, although familiarity with basic programming concepts would be an advantage.

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Exam overview

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Category

Associate

Exam duration

130 minutes

Exam format

65 questions; either multiple choice or multiple response

Cost

150 USD. Visit Exam pricing for additional cost information, including foreign exchange rates

Testing options

Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam

Languages offered

English, French (France), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese

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Review the exam guide.

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Key FAQs to help you get started

Who should take this exam?

Per the exam guide, the recommended experience prior to taking this exam is at least 1 year of hands-on experience designing cloud solutions that use AWS services. However, candidates with 1-3 years of IT experience have been able to prepare for and earn this certification as a starting point on their AWS Cloud learning and certification journey.

Candidates who do not have any IT work experience would benefit from first earning the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner to get foundational knowledge of AWS Cloud before attempting the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate.

How will the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate help my career?

This certification ranks among the top 10 certifications of 2023 in 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 IT/cloud colleagues and customers.

What certification(s) should I earn next after AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate?

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional and AWS Certified Security - Specialty are certifications that other cloud professionals have earned to advance further in roles like solutions architect. Cloud professionals have also earned the AWS Certified Data Engineer- Associate to advance in roles like cloud data engineer. View AWS Certification paths to learn more and plan your AWS Certification journey.

How long is this certification valid for?

This certification is valid for 3 years. Before your certification expires, you can recertify by passing the latest version of this exam, or by earning the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, which will automatically recertify this Associate-level certification. Learn more about recertification options for AWS Certifications.

Are there any savings on exams if I already hold an active AWS Certification?

Yes. Once you earn one AWS Certification, you get 50% discount on your next AWS Certification exam. You can sign in and access this discount in your AWS Certification Account.

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