AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
Learn more about this certification and AWS resources that can help you prepare
This credential helps organizations identify and develop talent with critical skills for implementing cloud initiatives. Earning AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate validates experience in deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS.
As of March 28, 2023, the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam will not include exam labs until further notice. This removal of exam labs is temporary while we evaluate the exam labs and make improvements to provide an optimal candidate experience. With this change, the exam will consist of 65 multiple-choice questions and multiple-response questions, with an exam time of 130 minutes. All exam prep resources that are available on this exam page remain valid for this changed exam format.
Who should take this exam?
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate is a great starting point on the AWS Certification path for individuals who may have any of the following:
- Experience working in a systems administrator role
- Experience in AWS technology
- Strong on-premises IT experience and understanding of mapping on-premises to cloud
- Experience working in other cloud services
What you'll learn
Preparing for and attaining this certification will showcase:
- Your experience deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS as well as implementing security controls and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with using both the AWS Management Console and the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI)
- Understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework as well as AWS networking and security services
What does it take to earn this certification?
To earn this certification, you’ll need to take and pass the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam. The exam features a combination of two question formats: multiple choice and multiple response. Additional information, such as the exam content outline and passing score, is in the exam guide.
Review sample questions that demonstrate the format of the questions used on this exam and include rationales for the correct answers.
The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam validates that a candidate has the experience and skills to contribute and ‘hit the ground running’ within a team supporting an AWS Cloud environment. Candidates who successfully achieve the credential should be able to quickly participate within an organization with an AWS footprint and perform job tasks expected of someone with one-to-two years of experience supporting a variety of computing workloads.”
Justin Raines
senior enterprise architect, CTAC
Exam overview
Level: Associate
Length: 130 minutes to complete the exam
Cost: 150 USD
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Format: 65 scoring opportunities that may be multiple choice or multiple response
Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam.
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Prepare for your exam
You’ve set your goal. Now it’s time to build knowledge and skills to propel your career. Check out these resources from AWS Training and Certification that are relevant to AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate. These recommended resources are opportunities to learn from the experts at AWS, but we don’t require that you take any specific training before you take an exam.
Get started with free resources or explore additional resources, including Official Practice Exams, with a subscription to AWS Skill Builder. Note: As of March 28, 2023, the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam will not include exam labs until further notice. All exam prep resources that are available on this page remain valid for this changed exam format.
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