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AWS SA Professional Domains Explained (SAP-C02)

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The AWS Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02) syllabus explained: the four domains and weights, from new-solution design to migration and modernization.

By The Exam Atlas Editorial Team · Verified 2026-06-05

The AWS SA Professional covers four domains, weighted toward new-solution design (29%) and organisational complexity (26%). The questions are long scenarios; confirm current weights with AWS.

DomainWeightNote
Design for New Solutions29%Reliable, performant, secure, cost-optimised design from requirements
Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity26%Multi-account, cross-account networking, governance, hybrid
Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions25%Operational excellence; improving running systems
Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization20%Migration strategies and tools; modernising to managed/serverless

How to study it

Build on Associate-level knowledge and experience, and practise long scenario questions reading for the binding requirement. Confirm current weights with AWS.

FAQ

What domains are on the AWS SA Professional exam?
Four: Design for New Solutions (29%), Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity (26%), Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions (25%), and Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization (20%).

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