The legacy study outlines cover three AWS certification exams and the wider credential landscape. Recheck the official exam guide before booking; AWS changes scope over time.
| Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) | Developer Associate (DVA-C02) | Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questions | 65 (50 scored + 15 unscored) | Not stated in the outline | 65 (50 scored + 15 unscored) |
| Duration | 90 minutes | Not stated | 130 minutes |
| Passing score | 700 of 1,000 | Not stated | 720 of 1,000 |
| Experience | Six months foundational1 | Not stated | At least one year designing on AWS2 |
Domains
- CLF-C02: Cloud Concepts 24%, Security and Compliance 30%, Cloud Technology and Services 34%, Billing, Pricing, and Support 12%.1
- DVA-C02: development with AWS services, security, deployment, troubleshooting and optimization; heavy on Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and the Code* CI/CD services.3
- SAA-C03: design secure, resilient, high-performing, and cost-optimized architectures, based on the Well-Architected Framework.2
Shared study path
Every outline gives the same steps: read the official exam guide, practice hands-on in your own account using the service pages, take official practice questions on AWS Skill Builder, and recheck the guide before booking.132 The competencies outline suggests starting with Cloud Practitioner and then an associate exam matched to your role, and notes certifications typically need renewal every three years. AWS Partner competencies are a separate program for partner organizations, with levels such as Select, Advanced, and Specialty.4
Related
- AWS ecosystem: cloud computing basics behind the exams.
- Domain index: other pages in this domain.
Footnotes
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) - Study Outline, original ↩ ↩2 ↩3
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) - Study Outline, original ↩ ↩2 ↩3
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AWS Certified Developer - Associate (DVA-C02) - Study Outline, original ↩ ↩2
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AWS Competencies for Cloud Roles - Study Outline, original ↩