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AWS Certification Solutions Architect Associate and Professional Exam Changes 2022

Written by Hailee Atkins | Aug 4, 2022 3:19:42 PM

Did you know the AWS certified solutions architect - associate (SAA) and professional (SAP) exams are being updated? These updates are to ensure the exams reflect the latest best practices per the AWS Well-Architected Framework and latest industry trends and enterprise needs.  Please click here to view the changes.

 What does this mean for SAA exam candidates?

  • If you have distributed associate-level vouchers to candidates and they have prepared for the current AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C02) exam, be sure to advise them to take the exam before August 29, 2022.
  • From August 30, 2022, candidates will need to prepare and sit for the new AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam (SAA-C03).
  • The exam domains in the updated outline are similar, but the weight of each domain has changed.

 What does this mean for SAP exam candidates?

  • If you have distributed professional-level vouchers to candidates and they have prepared for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional - exam,  be sure to advise that they take the current (SAP-C01) exam before November 14, 2022. 
  • Registration for the updated AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C02) exam opens October 18, 2022.
  • November 15, 2022 and beyond, candidates will need to prepare and sit for the new exam (SAP-C02).
  • There are a few changes to this exam, as the domains and the weighting of each domain has changed.

 

For more information, visit the AWS certification site by clicking here.