SysOps Administrator Renamed to CloudOps Engineer

In short

AWS retired the SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C02) and replaced it with the CloudOps Engineer Associate (SOA-C03) and an updated exam guide.

Last verified Oct 26, 2026Deadline passed Sep 29, 2025Official source: AWS Certification

What changed

•AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (SOA-C02) retired September 29, 2025
•New AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate (SOA-C03) launched September 30, 2025
•Updated exam guide and prep resources available from September 9, 2025
•Core topics carry over, with more emphasis on operations at scale, automation, and observability

Certifications affected

AWS SysOps Administrator Associate

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