AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02) is one of the most respected credentials in cloud computing. It validates the ability to design complex AWS solutions for large-scale enterprise environments, manage multi-account architectures, plan migrations, and optimize for cost and performance at scale.

The exam covers four domains: Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity (26%), Design for New Solutions (29%), Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions (25%), and Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization (20%). You must have expert-level knowledge of advanced networking (Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN), security architectures (Organizations, Control Tower, SCP), data services, multi-region designs, and hybrid cloud connectivity. Scenario-based questions often require selecting the best trade-off among multiple valid architectural options.

This exam has 75 scenario-heavy questions in 180 minutes, with a passing score of 750/1000. AWS recommends 2+ years of hands-on experience designing AWS solutions before attempting it. Most candidates hold the Associate Solutions Architect first. It is widely regarded as a strong differentiator for senior cloud architect roles and consulting positions.

Senior cloud architects, technical leads, and cloud consultants with advanced AWS experience designing complex enterprise systems.

Prerequisites: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (or equivalent hands-on experience). Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS.