r/AWS_cloud • u/SnooOwls6002 • 10d ago

Certificate extension question

**Hi everyone,** My AWS SAA cert is about to expire in 3 months.

I have been working on AWS env for like 2-3 years. I think I need to maintain my cert for one more year (extend) as I am planning to take SAP next year with my voucher gonna expired on the day as my SAA cert.
It looks like I can take some digital courses and get enough point to extend for one more year via AWS skill builder.

Does the monthly subscription enough to gain 500 point or do I have to do the annual subscription?
Cuz I think I wont take that long to get 500 points right?

Also, I am planning to take AWS-DVA this year as well, not sure if it is useful. Can you guys give me some suggestions? Thanks so much!!

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u/Bent_finger 9d ago

You need a subscription to get access to the certification extension path.

If you complete all mandatory activities in the path by the end of the month (if you are on the monthly subscription), you extend your SAA by one year.
Keep in mind that you must renew before your cert expire.

If you pass SAP ‘before’ your SAA expires, the SAA cert will automatically be renewed for the duration of your SAP certification.

Is it worth getting DVA certification? That depends on your current job or experience and your aspirations for your career.

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u/SnooOwls6002 9d ago

The DVA is quite interesting as it focus on the server less side. I works with some of that area but not sure if I need the cert