Advanced certification for architects with 2+ years designing complex AWS solutions. Validates deep expertise in enterprise-level AWS architectures, advanced networking, security, and cost optimization at scale.
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May 9, 2026
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Hardest associate-or-pro AWS cert at the architect tier. ~120k holders globally as of 2024. Significant salary premium reported in U.S. and EU markets. Adrian Cantrill's SAP course (~75h) is the gold-standard 2024 prep.
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May 9, 2026
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Exam length (3 hours, 75 questions) and reading-density (multi-paragraph scenarios) are the difficulty spike. SAA holders without 1–2 years AWS depth often need 3+ months of additional study.
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May 9, 2026
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For consultants, SAP is the most-asked-for AWS cert in customer-facing architecture work. Multi-account, Organizations, advanced networking (Transit Gateway, PrivateLink) heavily tested.
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May 9, 2026
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Tutorials Dojo SAP practice exams the universally-recommended supplementary resource. Many SAP candidates fail first attempt scoring 65–72% (pass typically ~75%); second attempt success rate high after targeted weak-area review.
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May 9, 2026
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$300 fee — highest of the AWS associate/pro tier. Recertification at $150 every 3 years. Validity window means most SAP holders re-take when SAP-C02 → SAP-C03 transitions happen rather than full grind.
Gold-standard SAP prep. ~75h of premium content. Used by most successful SAP candidates 2024+.
Universally recommended supplementary practice exams. Often the difference between fail and pass on retake.
Lighter alternative to Cantrill if budget-constrained. ~30h video.
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Exam Duration
3h
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Not published (scaled)
Remote Proctored
Yes — remote or test center
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Study Time
~150 hours