SAP-C02 is replaced by SAP-C03: dates and what changes
AWS updated the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional exam. This page summarises the dates and structure AWS published, with its source, so you can decide which exam to take.
Official dates
| Last day to take SAP-C02 | November 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration for the updated exam (SAP-C03) | Open, per the AWS announcement of October 27, 2026 |
| Date checked on AWS | November 12, 2026 |
What SAP-C03 looks like in the official guide
The guide validates skills in advanced solutions architecture based on the AWS Well-Architected Framework, including architectures that integrate AI/ML. Domains and weighting:
- Architecture Design and Implementation Built for the Cloud (25%)
- Security, Compliance, and Governance (25%)
- Cost-Optimized Architecture Design (15%)
- Resilience, Migration, and Business Continuity (15%)
- Operational Excellence and Automation (20%)
- 65 questions are scored and 10 are unscored.
- Minimum passing score: 720 on a scale of 100 to 1,000.
- Recommended profile: 2 or more years of experience.
AWS publishes the detail of the changes in its guide; check it for new, removed or regrouped tasks. Official SAP-C03 guide
What to do in your case
- You are already preparing for SAP-C02 with a date before November 16, 2026: you can take the current version until that day.
- You have no date yet: use the official SAP-C03 guide to plan your study.
- Your certification expires soon: check the AWS renewal policy before deciding.
Our material
We do not have material yet for SAP-C03. We do not present our SAP-C02 material as preparation for SAP-C03.
If you will take SAP-C02 before its last day, this is our preparation for the current version:
DBCloud Academy is not affiliated with AWS. This page does not guarantee passing the exam.