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AWS DevOps Engineer Professional

AWS DevOps Engineer Professional. See the relationship graph for context.

DifficultyIntermediate

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Live, DOP-C02, 180 minutes, 75 questions. The Korean version of the exam retires after 31 December 2026; English is unaffected.

Current name
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
Exam code
DOP-C02
Vendor-stated experience
AWS recommends two or more years provisioning, operating and managing AWS environments, plus experience of the software development lifecycle and programming or scripting.
Validity
Valid three years. Recertify by passing the latest version of the exam.

Source: Amazon Web Services, read on 17 September 2026. Prices are not recorded here; vendor pricing varies by region, currency and promotion.

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

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AWS DevOps Engineer Professional sits inside the broader Cloud lane. Strongest when paired with hands-on evidence rather than studied in isolation.

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Recommended prior knowledge

    Common misconceptions

    • Passing AWS DevOps Engineer Professional ≠ doing AWS DevOps Engineer Professional. The exam tests vocabulary, the role tests reps.
    • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional alone clears HR filters; it doesn't replace shipped, documented work.

    What this cert does NOT guarantee

    • Above-band salary day one
    • Senior titles without tenure
    • Roles outside the lane this cert sits in

    What this is based on

    Practitioner judgement. External evidence review pending.

    Last reviewed: not yet reviewed · UK market

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    Career Verdict

    Helpdesk → Security Architect

    “Realistic, but not by adding another certification.”
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    2. 02
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