• AWS's most popular certification (Associate level).

Eligibility

This is a mid-level, technical certification. It is best suited to people who already understand the AWS basics and are ready to design real systems. It is ideal for: - Cloud Practitioner holders ready for the next step - Developers and IT staff moving into architecture or cloud engineering - Career-changers who are committed to cloud and want a job-ready skill - Engineers who want to prove they can design secure, cost-efficient AWS systems. AWS recommends about a year of hands-on experience designing on AWS. There is no hard prerequisite - anyone can register - but this is not a beginner course. If you are brand new to AWS, start with our Cloud Practitioner course first.

Pre-requisites

About the exam pattern

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification validates your ability to design secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions on AWS. This globally recognized credential demonstrates your expertise in cloud architecture, AWS services, networking, storage, security, and performance optimization. This section covers everything you need to know about the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam, including the exam format, eligibility requirements, certification process, passing criteria, certification validity, and frequently asked questions, helping you prepare with confidence.

Exam details verified on 6 August 2026. Of the 65 questions, some are unscored trial questions that do not affect your result. The questions are scenario-based and test architectural trade-offs, so the extra time (130 minutes) matters. You register through your AWS Certification account. Confirm the current format, fee and domains at aws.amazon.com/certification before booking.