Businesses, people, and organizations can access improved information technology infrastructure services for cloud computing because of AWS. To increase cloud stability and scalability, several companies and organizations have begun recruiting Certified AWS applicants. This has demonstrated a sharp rise in the value of AWS Certifications on the international stage. AWS, on the other hand, has to remain current with advancements and trends in order to retain its position.
And, to keep you updated, we’ll discuss the most current AWS exam changes for November 2022 on this blog so you can see what’s new in AWS. Additionally, we’ll learn about the most recent AWS exams and how to maintain our credentials up to date.
AWS Certification Exam November Updates
– Update for the AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam
The AWS Certified Developer associate content outline is being revised as of October 25, 2022. The redesigned exam’s registration phase begins on January 31, 2023. This upgrade, which is the outcome of a Job Task Analysis (JTA), takes into account modifications to trends, the business environment, and cloud professionals’ working methods. This certification demonstrates competence in creating, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications utilizing AWS, as well as knowledge and comprehension of essential AWS services and uses.
You can upgrade to AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional if you already have this certification and need to recertify by retaking the existing test before February 27, 2023, taking the new exam beginning February 28, 2023, or both.
Exam overview:
- Format: Multiple choice and multiple response questions only
- Type: Associate
- Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam
- Number of questions: 65
- Time: 130 minutes
- Cost: 150 USD
- Language: English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, and Spanish (Latin America).
Important dates:
| Last day to take the current exam | February 27, 2023 |
| Registration open for the updated exam | January 31, 2023 |
| The first day to take the updated exam | February 28, 2023 |
New Course Outline (DVA-C02):
- Development with AWS Services 32%
- Security 26%
- Deployment 24%
- Troubleshooting and Optimization 18%
– Exam update for AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
The AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional content outline is being updated as of the posting date of October 4, 2022. The redesigned exam’s registration phase begins on January 31, 2023. This upgrade, which is the outcome of a Job Task Analysis (JTA), takes into account modifications to trends, the business environment, and cloud professionals’ working methods. Your technical proficiency in setting up, running, and maintaining distributed application systems on the AWS platform is demonstrated by this certification.
Take the existing AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional exam before March 6, 2023, or the new test beginning March 7, 2023, if you currently hold this credential and need to recertify, or if you currently possess the AWS Certified Developer – Associate and want to upgrade.
Exam overview:
- Format: Multiple choice and multiple response questions only
- Type: Associate
- Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam
- Number of questions: 75
- Time: 180 minutes
- Cost: 300 USD
- Language: English, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.
Important dates:
| Last day to take the current exam | March 6, 2023 |
| Registration open for the updated exam | January 31, 2023 |
| First day to take the updated exam | March 7, 2023 |
New Course Outline (DOP-C02):
- SDLC Automation 22%
- Configuration Management and IaC 17%
- Resilient Cloud Solutions 15%
- Monitoring and Logging 15%
- Incident and Event Response 14%
- Security and Compliance 17%
– Modifications to the delivery of the AWS Certification exam
As announced on September 15, 2022, all AWS Certification examinations will be delivered by Pearson VUE beginning on January 1, 2023. Exam appointments made through PSI must be finished before December 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. UTC.
Important dates:
| Last date for Xvoucher sales of PSI Vouchers and Choose Your Provider vouchers | August 19, 2022 |
| Last date to take an AWS Certification exam through PSI | December 31, 2022 |
| Pearson VUE as sole test delivery provider for AWS Certification | January 1, 2023 |
– AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional registration updates
Registration is now available for the new AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional exam, as stated on October 18, 2022. In order to guarantee that the certification reflects the most recent AWS technical abilities and cloud experience, this exam outline has been revised to match with the AWS Well-Architected Framework across all domains.
To prepare for the exam, please examine the revised exam guide and practice questions. If you need to recertify or are studying for the current AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional exam, you must take it before November 14, 2022. On November 15, 2022, the updated edition of this exam will be offered for testing.
Exam overview:
- Level: Professional
- Length: 180 minutes to complete the exam
- Cost: 300 USD
- Format: 75 questions, either multiple choice or multiple response
- Delivery method: Pearson VUE and PSI; testing center or online proctored exam
- Languages: English, French (France)*, German*, Italian*, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil)*, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish (Latin America)*.
Important dates:
| Last day to take the current exam | November 14, 2022 |
| First day to take the updated exam | November 15, 2022 |
New Exam Course Outline (SAP-C02):
- 26%: Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity
- 29%: Design for New Solutions
- 25%: Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions
- 20%: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
Summing up the modifications and changes in the AWS Exams:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Exam Updates |
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | CLF-C02 | No Update |
| AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty | ANS-C01 | No Update |
| AWS Certified Security Specialty | SCS-C01 | No Update |
| AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional | DOP-CO1 | Update |
| AWS Certified Developer Associate | DVA-C01 | Update |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate | SAA-C03 | |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional | SAP-C01 | SAP-C02 is coming |
| AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty | MLS-C01 | No Update |
| AWS Certified Database Specialty | DBS-C01 | No Update |
| AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate | SOA-C02 | No Update |
| AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty | DAS-C01 | No Update |
| AWS Certified: SAP on AWS – Specialty | PAS-C01 |
We now have access to the most recent modifications and updates to the AWS certification exams. We’ll learn about AWS’s recertification policy in the upcoming section.
AWS Recertification: Maintaining your certification
Because AWS Certifications are only valid for three years, you’ll need to demonstrate your abilities throughout the recertification process to maintain your standing. Recertification, on the other hand, makes your AWS credential more valuable. You must also show that your certification covers the most recent AWS knowledge, abilities, and best practices.
Process of getting Recertified
1. Recertification for the Foundational-level certification
Taking the Cloud Practitioner exam.
- For recertification, you can retake the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. You may also recertify using a 50% discount ticket from your AWS Certification account. To meet the recertification requirement, any Associate or Professional level test can be used.
2. Recertification for the Associate-level certification
Taking the Associate exam
- You can take the Associate level certification test if you already hold a certification. You can recertify by completing the Solutions Architect Associate exam if you hold an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate credential, for instance.
- You can also meet the recertification requirement by passing exams like the
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional exam for the Architect pathway.
- Or else the Developer or Operations path of the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional exam.
3. Recertification for the Professional-level certification
Taking the Current Professional-level exam
- For the certification you hold, you can take the current Professional level AWS certifications examination. By clearing the Solutions Architect – Professional exam, you may recertify your AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certificate. You may also recertify using the 50% discount ticket from your AWS Certification account.
4. Recertification for the Specialty certification
Taking the Current Specialty exam
- If you already hold an AWS Certified Security Specialist certification, you may recertify by taking the current Security Specialty exam.
Final Words
In the sections above, we learned about the modifications and revisions to the AWS training and certifications. To make sure everything is current with the new technology, Amazon implements these modifications through testing and training. Those who obtain this certification will profit since it will enable them to broaden their knowledge and abilities. Check out the links below to stay up to date on the most recent AWS developments.
