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AWS • Advanced Networking Specialty
AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01)
Design and implement complex networking architectures in AWS.
Practice setup
Exam info
- Exam ID
- ANS-C01
- Cost of Exam
- $300 USD
- Length of Test
- 170 Minutes
- Number of Questions
- 65
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- Exam Level
- Specialty
- Recommended Experience
- 5+ years of networking experience, including substantial AWS networking exposure
- Question Types
- Multiple Choice / Multiple Response
- Passing Score
- Scaled score determined by AWS
Domains and Objectives
Network Design1.030%
Objectives in this domain
- Design AWS network topologies for scale, segmentation, and resiliency.
- Architect hybrid and multi-region connectivity patterns.
- Balance throughput, latency, and cost in advanced network designs.
Network Implementation2.026%
Objectives in this domain
- Implement routing, connectivity, and traffic distribution services.
- Configure network integrations across AWS and external environments.
- Deploy network architectures with repeatability and consistency.
Network Management and Operations3.020%
Objectives in this domain
- Operate and monitor network infrastructure at scale.
- Automate operational controls and common response workflows.
- Troubleshoot connectivity, routing, and service interaction issues.
Network Security, Compliance, and Governance4.024%
Objectives in this domain
- Implement layered network security and access boundaries.
- Apply governance controls for network policy and segmentation.
- Address compliance concerns in complex network environments.
Resources
AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (Official)
Official exam page with current guide and registration details.
Open resourceExam history
The History of AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01 Context)
Last reviewed: 2026-03-16
AWS Advanced Networking - Specialty has been AWS's dedicated deep-networking credential for practitioners designing and operating complex cloud and hybrid connectivity architectures.
The exam has maintained a strong practical focus on architecture, implementation, operations, and secure network governance in large-scale environments.
ANS-C01 continues to serve as a specialized benchmark for experts responsible for high-stakes cloud networking decisions.
Change tracker
ANS-C01 active
ANS-C01 remains the current specialty exam for advanced AWS networking competency validation.