Certification Program Agreement

AWS Certification Program Agreement

Last Updated: July 17, 2026

This AWS Certification Program Agreement (the “CPA”), and any successor or related agreement, contains terms that govern your participation in the AWS Certification Program ("the Program", as defined below), entered between the applicable AWS Contracting Party (“AWS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and you (“you” or "your"), and is made a part of the AWS Customer Agreement (the “Customer Agreement”) (available at https://www.aws.amazon.com/agreement), as it may be updated from time to time. By accepting these terms, you represent to us that you are lawfully able to enter into this CPA (e.g., you are not a minor). If you are a Teen you may participate in the Program only if your parent or legal guardian accepts the terms of this CPA on your behalf. Capitalized terms not defined in this CPA have the meanings set forth in the Customer Agreement.

1. The AWS Certification Program.

1.1. Participation Requirements.

To participate in the Program, you must comply with all requirements applicable to the Program as provided in the Customer Agreement, this CPA, and on the AWS Certification Site, including the AWS Certification General Policies, available at https://aws.amazon.com/certification/policies/general-policies, and the AWS Certification Data Forensics Policy, available at https://aws.amazon.com/certification/policies/general-policies/data-forensics/ (collectively, the “Certification Program Requirements”).

1.2. AWS Certification Credentials.

Any Credential Assessment provided by the AWS Certification Program, like AWS Certifications and Microcredentials (“Microcredentials”), is subject to the Certification Program Requirements even if it isn’t specifically named in this CPA.

1.3. Account Information.

AWS will use your Account Information and personal information in accordance with the AWS Privacy Notice (available at https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/). For example, we may disclose information about you to a third party to verify your identity before you take a Credential Assessment. You consent to AWS’s use of your personal information to prevent, deter, and detect fraud and abuse to protect the security and validity of Credential Assessments.

1.4. Your Responsibilities.

At all times when representing yourself as the recipient of an AWS Credential or participating in the AWS Certification Program (e.g., registration, testing, scoring, and reporting activities), you will:

(a) conduct your activities in a professional manner;

(b) not imply any relationship or affiliation between AWS and you, except as expressly permitted by this CPA;

(c) maintain the confidentiality of your AWS Certification and Skill Builder accounts and login credentials;

(d) not allow any other individual to access your AWS Certification or Skill Builder accounts or AWS Credential benefits for any reason, including to register for an AWS Credential Assessment on your behalf;

(e) immediately report any Unauthorized Content Disclosures, including any Credential Assessment Materials you have accessed, to AWS at AWS Training & Certification Support (available at https://support.aws.amazon.com/#/contacts/one-support?formId=trainingCertification); and

(f) ensure all applicable AWS Certification and Skill Builder Account information is current and accurate including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number, date of birth, and an email address that you regularly check and that is able to receive email correspondence related to the AWS Certification Program.