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Exam update: AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate (formerly known as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate)

The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate is being updated under a new name: AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate. The update, including the name change, aligns with the latest industry skills, knowledge, and best practices for individuals responsible for maintaining and operation workloads on AWS.

For more details, check out our blog.

Key dates

  • September 9, 2025: Registration for AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate (SOA-C03) opens. SOA-C03 exam guide and exam prep resources available.
  • September 29, 2025: Last day to take AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (SOA-C02) exam
  • September 30, 2025: First day to take AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate (SOA-C03) exam

Overview of AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate

Exam duration: 130 minutes

Exam format: 65 questions; either multiple choice or multiple response

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

Individuals with ~1 year of experience deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS

Candidate role examples: Cloud Operations Specialist, Cloud Support Engineer, Cloud Consultant, Migration Specialist, and Cloud Systems Integration Engineer, CloudOps Engineer

Testing options: Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam

Languages offered: English, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese

Recertification options: Individuals who have an active AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate can continue to recertify by retaking the exam through September 29, 2025. Once the exam is retired, we encourage you to pursue the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate as a way to showcase your cloud skills and knowledge in an operations role.

Individuals with an active AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate or an active AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate can recertify by upgrading to the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional.