What AWS Certification Exams Cost, Plus Retake Rules and Free Prep Options

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AWS prices its certification exams by level rather than by individual credential: foundational exams cost 100 USD, associate exams 150 USD, and professional and specialty exams 300 USD. Taxes such as VAT may be added, and local-currency pricing applies in some regions. A failed attempt requires a 14-day wait and a full repeat fee, and passed exams cannot be retaken for two years unless a new version is released. AWS Skill Builder offers some free preparation, including practice question sets and short exam prep courses, while full practice exams and labs require a subscription starting at 29 USD per month. Certifications remain valid for three years, and recertification or upgrading earns a 50% discount voucher for another exam.

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