Cloud Practitioner exam cost
The exam costs $100 per attempt, and a retake costs the full fee again. Plan your total and your earliest retake date below.
Total exam fees
$100
1 × $100 exam fee
- Each attempt
- $100
- Retake
- The full fee again
- Limit on attempts
- None
The fee and the rules
| Exam fee | $100 per attempt |
|---|---|
| Retake | The full fee again |
| Limit on attempts | None |
| Reschedule | Up to 24 hours before, twice per appointment |
| Within 24 hours | No changes; a missed appointment forfeits the fee |
| Delivery | A Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored |
Retake rules
| Wait after a fail | 14 calendar days |
|---|---|
| Results | Within 5 business days |
| After you pass | The certification is valid for 3 years |
Your earliest retake
Earliest retake
Enter the exam date
- Wait after a fail
- 14 calendar days
- Next attempt
- $100
Pass on the first attempt
The free diagnostic has 15 questions across all four domains and takes 20 minutes. No account. You get your score in each domain and a short lesson on the one to fix first.
Questions people ask
How much does the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam cost?
$100 per attempt. AWS says the price is valid for one exam attempt and applicable taxes may apply.
How much does it cost to retake the Cloud Practitioner exam?
The full registration fee again: $100. AWS charges the full fee for each attempt.
How long do you have to wait to retake it?
14 calendar days after a failed attempt. There is no limit on the number of attempts.
When do you get your result?
Within 5 business days after you complete the exam.
Can you reschedule the exam?
Yes, up to 24 hours before your appointment, and each appointment can be rescheduled twice. Within 24 hours you cannot cancel or reschedule, and missing the appointment forfeits the fee.