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AWS Certification Maintenance

Eligible certification holders may have a 2026 maintenance pathway using curated Skill Builder training/labs; eligibility and timing depend on the credential.

Requirement reviewed 19 August 2026Authority: AWS

Eligible certification holders may have a 2026 maintenance pathway using curated Skill Builder training/labs; eligibility and timing depend on the credential.

Cycle3 years
Current totalyears validity
Rule verified2026-08-19
012026 Skill Builder maintenance path is an additional open-beta option
02Supported active certification must be within 90 days of expiration
03Supported Associate path: 500 points + at least 1 practical activity
04Supported Professional path: 700 points + at least 2 practical activities

Calculate your remaining requirement

Use your issuer portal as the source for the completed amount and cycle dates, then use this calculator to turn the current requirement into a personal gap.

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The 2026 maintenance route is not universal

AWS launched the training/lab maintenance experience in open Beta on June 23, 2026 for a defined set of certifications, with additional certifications planned. Check that your credential is currently supported.

Timing and extension date

Eligibility starts when the supported active certification is within 90 days of expiration. AWS says completion extends the certification by one year from the maintenance completion date.

Other recertification options still exist

AWS continues to describe exam-based recertification and other qualifying paths for some credentials. Compare the available routes in your AWS Certification account before choosing.

Source checked August 19, 2026AWS — A New Way to Keep Certification Current

June 2026 certification-maintenance option for eligible AWS certification holders.

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