Amazon Web Services · 2026 Edition

PAS-C01 Study Guide — How to Pass AWS SAP on AWS Specialty

A complete preparation guide written by Amazon Web Services-certified engineers. Covers the exam format, all 4 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.

2–4 months

Prep time

Intermediate

Difficulty

65

Exam questions

750/1000

Pass mark

PAS-C01 Exam at a Glance

Exam code

PAS-C01

Full name

AWS SAP on AWS Specialty

Vendor

Amazon Web Services

Duration

170 minutes

Questions

~65 items

Passing score

750 / 1000 (scaled)

Domains covered

4 blueprint domains

Recommended experience

Foundational IT knowledge recommended

Typical prep time

2–4 months

Why Earn the PAS-C01?

This certification validates specialised skills recognised by employers globally and opens doors to higher-level roles.

Job roles this opens

IT ProfessionalEngineerAdministratorArchitect

PAS-C01 Exam Domains

Official Amazon Web Services blueprint weights — study time should roughly match these percentages.

%Design and Architecture
%Implementation and Migration
%Operations
%Security and Compliance

Detailed domain breakdown with subtopics →

PAS-C01 Study Plan

Phase 1

Core concepts and foundational domains

Tip: Build a strong foundation before tackling advanced topics.

Phase 2

Intermediate domains and scenario practice

Tip: Focus on scenario-based questions — they dominate modern certification exams.

Phase 3

Weak domains and full mock exams

Tip: Use JT Exams domain analytics to target your lowest-accuracy areas.

PAS-C01 Exam Tips

Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.

Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.

Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (JT Exams does this automatically).

Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.

Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.

Ready to practice PAS-C01?

Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, AI explanations, and domain analytics.

PAS-C01 concept guides

Deep-dive explanations of the key topics tested on PAS-C01 — with exam key points and common misconceptions.