AWS Recertification

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Why get recertified?

AWS Certifications are valid for three years. To maintain your AWS Certified status, we require you to periodically demonstrate your continued expertise through a process called recertification. Recertification helps strengthen the overall value of your AWS Certification and shows individuals and employers that your credential covers the latest AWS knowledge, skills, and best practices.
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How to get recertified

Learn about your recertification options for each certification below. Note: To be eligible for recertification, your existing certification must be active. Expired certifications are not eligible for recertification.

Foundational

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Options to recertify

Option 1: Complete the new AWS Cloud Quest: Recertify Cloud Practitioner game-based training. No exam or prep required.

Option 2: Pass the latest version of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

Option 3: Pass any one of the Associate-level exams.

Option 4: Pass any one of the Professional-level exams.

Cost to recertify

Option 1 is free during the beta period, November 21, 2023 through the end of January 2025.

Options 2, 3, and 4 can be taken using the 50% discount voucher in your AWS Certification Account.

Associate

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Options to recertify

Option 1: Pass the latest version of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate.

Option 2: Pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional exam.

Cost to recertify

Options 1 and 2 can be taken using the 50% discount voucher in your AWS Certification Account.

Associate

AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate

Options to recertify

Pass the latest version of AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate.

Cost to recertify

Use the 50% discount voucher in your AWS Certification Account.

Associate

AWS Certified Developer - Associate

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate

Options to recertify

Option 1: Pass the latest version of the Associate-level exam for the certification you already have.

Option 2: Pass the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional exam.

Cost to recertify

Options 1 and 2 can be taken using the 50% discount voucher in your AWS Certification Account.

Professional

Options to recertify

Pass the latest version of the Professional-level exam for the certification you already have.

Cost to recertify

Use the 50% discount voucher in your AWS Certification Account.

Specialty

Options to recertify

Pass the latest version of the Specialty exam for the certification you already have.

Cost to recertify

Use the 50% discount voucher in your AWS Certification Account.

FAQs

You will be required to update your certification (or recertify) every three years.

AWS Cloud Quest: Recertify Cloud Practitioner is a new way for certified individuals holding the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner to maintain active certification status. Certified individuals are eligible to complete AWS Cloud Quest: Recertify Cloud Practitioner when their AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification is due to expire within 6 months. Completing this recertification option will extend the certification validity for 3 years. This free beta offering will be available through the end of January 2025. Sign in to AWS Skill Builder for more FAQs.

Yes. After the beta period, the standard version of AWS Cloud Quest: Recertify Cloud Practitioner will be available.

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