AWS SAP-C03 and DVA-C03: What We Know So Far (GenAI and Agents Are In)
AWS has announced revisions to two of its most popular certifications: Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02 → SAP-C03) and Developer – Associate (DVA-C02 → DVA-C03) . This article collects what is publicly known right now, from the official blog post and the certification pages. Neither exam guide is published yet. The official blog states that the full exam guide, including detailed task…
AWS has revised two of its most popular certifications: Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02 to SAP-C03) and Developer – Associate (DVA-C02 to DVA-C03). Neither exam guide is published yet, but the official blog and certification pages provide information on the changes. Registration for the new exams opens on October 27, 2026.
For SAP-C03, the main changes include the integration of generative AI and agentic architectures in system design and implementation. The domain structure has been reorganized into five areas: design and implement cloud-native architectures, security, compliance and governance, cost-optimized architectures, resilience, migration and business continuity, and operational excellence and automation. The exam consists of 75 questions, lasting 180 minutes and costing 300 USD.
DVA-C03 is being updated to reflect the growing importance of AI-assisted development. This revision includes new topics such as AI security, testing and deployment, troubleshooting and optimization, and efficiency. The exam now has 65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored) and lasts 130 minutes, with a price of 150 USD. Key additions for DVA-C03 include AI security management, container management, and integration with Amazon Bedrock and other AI services.
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