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AWS · ANS-C01
Prepare for ANS-C01: Design and manage complex AWS networking including hybrid, multi-region, and security architectures.
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The ANS-C01 exam validates your ability to design, implement, and manage complex AWS networking solutions. This specialty-level certification targets network architects who configure VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, CloudFront, and hybrid connectivity at scale. You'll prove you can architect multi-region networks, troubleshoot complex routing issues, and implement network security and compliance. As organizations build distributed and hybrid architectures, networking specialists who understand AWS's advanced networking stack are critical to keeping everything connected and performant.
You're a fit for ANS-C01 if you:
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| Domain | Weight | What This Means |
|---|---|---|
| Network Design | 30% | Architect VPCs, subnets, peering, Transit Gateway, and hybrid connectivity for complex workloads |
| Network Implementation | 26% | Configure Direct Connect, VPN, Route 53, CloudFront, and Elastic Load Balancing for production traffic |
| Network Management and Operation | 20% | Monitor network health, troubleshoot with VPC Flow Logs and Reachability Analyzer, and manage DNS |
| Network Security, Compliance, and Governance | 24% | Implement network ACLs, security groups, AWS Network Firewall, and encryption for network traffic |
You're probably ready if you can:
You might need more prep if:
If this feels too advanced:
If you know the basics but want to build confidence:
The AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty exam contains 65 questions, of which 50 count toward your final score. Fifteen questions are unscored and used for future exam development. Question types include multiple choice, multiple response, and matching. Candidates have 170 minutes to complete the exam.
The exam uses a scaled scoring system from 100 to 1,000. The minimum passing score is 750. AWS does not require a passing score in each section. You need to pass only the overall exam. Because the questions involve complex scenarios, the ExamOS Readiness Score can help you gauge whether you are meeting this threshold.
The exam covers four domains:
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Network Design | 30% |
| Network Implementation | 26% |
| Network Security, Compliance, and Governance | 24% |
| Network Management and Operation | 20% |
Yes. The ANS-C01 exam retires on December 31, 2026. Certifications earned before that date remain valid for the standard three-year period. New ANS-C01 certifications will not be issued after December 31, 2026. If you are preparing for this exam, you must sit and pass it before that date.
There is no replacement exam. AWS has not announced a successor certification for the Advanced Networking - Specialty. For candidates who want to continue building networking knowledge, AWS directs learners to the AWS Skill Builder platform for digital networking training. The closest related certification path is the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C02), which contains substantial networking architecture content.
The registration fee is $300 USD. Tax may apply depending on your location. If you have previously passed any AWS certification, check your AWS Certification Account for a 50% discount voucher for your next exam.
If you do not pass the exam, you must wait 14 calendar days before registering for a retake. You must pay the full exam fee for every attempt. There is no limit on the number of attempts, provided you observe the 14-day waiting period. Once you pass an exam, you cannot retake the same exam for two years.
The certification is valid for three years. AWS does not offer a separate renewal exam for Specialty certifications. To recertify, you must pass the latest version of the full ANS-C01 exam before your certification expires. AWS does not accept continuing education credits as an alternative.
There are no mandatory prerequisites or prior certifications required to sit the exam. The target candidate has:
AWS recommends earning an Associate or Professional certification before attempting a Specialty exam.
This certification validates a niche skill set valued in enterprise environments, particularly for organizations migrating large on-premises data centers to the cloud. It strengthens your profile for Senior Network Engineer and Cloud Architect roles. The certification is a differentiator in technical interviews, not a substitute for hands-on troubleshooting experience.
Since ANS-C01 retires on December 31, 2026, consider these related certifications: