AWS Certification Maintenance Changed in 2026

AWS introduced an additional maintenance option in June 2026 for eligible certification holders using curated Skill Builder training and labs.

Confirm which maintenance path supports the credential

AWS’s 2026 Skill Builder maintenance experience launched in open beta for supported certifications near expiration. Check eligibility in the AWS Certification account rather than assuming every certification uses the same path.

Distinguish certification validity from maintenance eligibility

AWS certifications generally use a three-year validity period, while the newer Skill Builder maintenance eligibility is tied to a shorter window near expiration for supported credentials.

Confirm the new expiration date after completion

The maintenance route can extend a supported certification from the maintenance completion date. Use the issuer record after completion as the final date rather than a locally calculated estimate.

Sources and verification

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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