How much does SAP-C02 cost?

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional exam costs $300 USD.

How many questions are on SAP-C02?

The exam has 75 questions with 180 minutes to complete.

What is the passing score for SAP-C02?

AWS does not publish the exact passing score. Professional exams typically pass around 750/1000.

Is SAP-C02 harder than SAA-C03?

Yes, significantly. It requires deeper knowledge of AWS services and experience designing complex, multi-account architectures.

Do I need SAA-C03 before SAP-C02?

Not officially required, but strongly recommended. The Professional exam assumes Associate-level knowledge.

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SAP-C02

A Professional-level exam on the Solutions Architect track, covering Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity, Design for New Solutions, Migration Planning, and more, rated hard in difficulty, recommended for candidates with at least 24 months of hands-on experience, consisting of 75 questions in 180 minutes. Prepare with professionally curated practice questions and walk into exam day with confidence.

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Exam Details

Time Limit: 180 min
Exam Questions: 75
Exam Fee: $300
Format: multiple-choice / multiple-response
Difficulty: Hard
Exp. Needed: 24 months
Cert Valid: 3 yr
Free Questions: 20
Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese

What the SAP-C02 Exam Covers

5 official domains

Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity

Design for New Solutions

Migration Planning

Cost Control

Continuous Improvement

Who Should Take This

SAP-C02 target roles

Senior Solutions Architect

Enterprise Architect

Cloud Architect

Certification Path

Professional · Solutions Architect

Prerequisites	SAA-C03 recommended
Current Exam	SAP-C02

SAP-C02 exam guide

How hard is the SAP-C02 exam?

The SAP-C02 is rated hard in difficulty, most candidates prepare with at least 24 months of hands-on experience. Difficulty varies with your existing hands-on practice, so use the sample questions on this page to gauge where you stand before booking the real test.

How long should you study for the SAP-C02?

A practical plan for this difficulty level is 12–16 weeks of focused study at one to two hours a day. Split the time across the official domains below, finish each domain with practice questions, and reserve the final two weeks for full-length timed practice and review of missed questions.

What is the SAP-C02 exam format?

Expect around 75 questions, 180 minutes to complete, formats include multiple-choice,multiple-response, the current blueprint is version v1.0, the official exam fee is $300 USD. It is offered in English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese. Check your local testing provider for delivery options and any regional pricing differences.

Who should take the SAP-C02 exam?

This is a professional-level certification, the prerequisite is saa-c03 recommended, typical target roles include senior solutions architect, enterprise architect, cloud architect. If the role you are aiming for appears on that list, the credential is a direct investment in your next job move rather than a general-purpose certificate.

What comes after the SAP-C02?

Candidates who pass usually continue with None, this exam sits on the Solutions Architect track. Map the whole path before you start studying so each certificate builds on the previous one instead of repeating the same ground.

How do you renew the SAP-C02 certification?

The certification remains valid for 3 years, renewal is possible via pass current exam. Plan the renewal before the expiry date so the credential never lapses on your CV or job application.