AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
Validate technical ability to deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate validates skills and knowledge in monitoring and maintaining AWS workloads, implementing security controls and networking concepts, performing business continuity procedures, and implementing cost and performance optimizations.
Registration is now open for the updated version of this exam, now known as the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate. The last day to take the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam is September 29, 2025. Learn more about the updated exam.
Exam overview
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - 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, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese
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Key FAQs to help you get started
Who should take this exam?
Per the exam guide, the ideal candidate for this certification should have one year of experience with deployment, management, networking, and security on AWS. This certification is an ideal starting point on the AWS Certification journey for individuals in IT or cloud operations job roles.
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 and services before attempting the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam.
How will the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate help my career?
What certification(s) should I earn next after AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate?
The AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional and AWS Certified Security - Specialty are certifications that other cloud professionals have earned to advance further in roles like systems administrator and cloud 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 DevOps Engineer - 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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