AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate

Intermediate Level

Validate technical ability to deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS.

The AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate credential validates skills and knowledge in monitoring and maintaining AWS workloads, implementing security controls and networking concepts, performing business continuity procedures, and implementing cost and performance optimizations.

The SOA-C03 exam aligns with the latest industry skills, knowledge, and best practices for individuals responsible for maintaining and operation workloads on AWS.

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Course Summary:

Learn how to configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot your AWS environments.

This Cloud Operations on AWS course teaches system administrators, operators, and anyone performing day-to-day operations in the AWS Cloud how to install, configure, automate, monitor, secure, maintain, and troubleshoot the services, networks, and systems on AWS necessary to support business applications.

The course also covers specific AWS features, tools, and best practices related to these functions.

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Fees:

RM5,400

Intakes:

1-3 Oct 2025 | 1-3 Dec 2025 | 15-17- Dec 2025

Earning this certification shows:

  • Knowledge of how to deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS. 

  • Ability to support and maintain AWS workloads according to the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
  • Ability to implement security controls to meet compliance requirements and monitor, log, and troubleshoot systems.

Who is this for?

  • System administrators and operators who are operating in the AWS Cloud.

  • IT professionals who want to increase their cloud operations knowledge

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An economic impact study by Forrester found that a composite organization experiences an ROI of 234% over three years purely on the value of AWS Training and Certification services, including:

Improve innovation velocity by 88%

Organizations reduced the time to develop an application proof of concept from 10 weeks to 1 week. ​

Accelerate application migration 30-50%

Learners migrated applications more efficiently after course completion. From their training they identified automation possibilities, avoided manual rework, and more easily and quickly overcame challenges. ​

Increased retention by 10-35%

Employees that participated in learning with AWS felt increased loyalty towards their organization, along with higher morale, engagement, and sense of ownership, resulting in reduced turnover rates and longer tenure.​

Source: “The Total Economic Impact of AWS Training and Certification” – A Forrester Total Economic Impact™ study, commissioned by AWS, May 2022​

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Skills validation

Earning AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate credential shows you have the skills to support and maintain AWS workloads. Highlight your experience in AWS optimization strategies, network configuration, and security implementation and compliance policies. 

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Confidence

Feel confident monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing. The AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate certification validates that you meet the bar set by experts in AWS operations. 

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Recognition

With a digital badge that verifies your achievement, AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate indicates experience operating systems on AWS. Use your badge to indicate your understanding of AWS operational best practices for any stage of a cloud transformation. 

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Differentiate your skills set

Showcase your AWS operations experience. With a credential that represents an ability to deploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS, you can highlight experience and skill in cloud operations. 

Why choose Trainocate?

Trainocate was recognized as the 2024 AWS Training Partner of the Year at AWS re:Invent 2024, highlighting its excellence in cloud skills development and commitment to digital transformation in Malaysia. This award reinforces Trainocate’s reputation as a top-tier AWS training provider, ensuring learners receive industry-recognized education with the latest cloud technologies.

By choosing Trainocate, participants benefit from an award-winning institution dedicated to equipping professionals with in-demand AWS skills to drive career growth and business innovation.

Certification Details

Upon completing the course, participants will be prepared to pursue the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate. This certification validates the ability to deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS. This is the only exam that includes lab exercises. The exam details are as follows:

Lenght:

130 minutes

Exam Format:

65 Questions; either multiple choice or multiple response

Language offered:

English

Passing Score:

720 / 1000

Cost:

150 USD

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Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate certification worth it for Malaysians?

Yes—this certification is highly valuable as cloud operations rapidly expand across Malaysia.

According to Randstad Malaysia, Malaysian companies plan to increase hiring in cloud-related roles in 2025, driven by both global trends and substantial local investment.

  • Validates hands-on AWS cloud administration and troubleshooting skills.
  • Increases job market visibility for cloud support, system operations, and infrastructure monitoring roles.
  • Opens progression paths into DevOps, cloud engineering, and site reliability engineering.

Pro Tip: Complement this certification with a practical project such as setting up automated AWS monitoring dashboards to showcase both your certification and your ability to apply it in real-world scenarios.

2. What job roles can I target with the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate in Malaysia?

You can pursue roles like Cloud Operations Engineer, AWS SysOps Administrator, Infrastructure Analyst, and Cloud Support Engineer.

As of Aug 2025, JobStreet lists over 706 cloud operations jobs in Malaysia.

  • Cloud Operations Engineer: Manage AWS workloads and optimize resource usage.
  • SysOps Administrator: Oversee cloud deployments and ensure system stability.
  • Infrastructure Analyst: Monitor cloud performance and troubleshoot issues.
  • Cloud Support Engineer: Provide technical support for cloud-based solutions.

Pro Tip: Monitor AWS Malaysia’s job listings and tailor your resume with specific keywords such as “SysOps,” “cloud operations,” and “AWS CLI” to stand out to local recruiters.

3. Are AWS CloudOps/SysOps roles growing in Malaysia and ASEAN?

Yes—demand is rapidly increasing alongside the regional expansion of cloud infrastructure.

According to Mordor Intelligence, including AWS-led hyperscaler investments, the ASEAN public cloud market is forecast to reach USD 21.78 billion by 2025, growing at a 14.60% CAGR from 2025–2030.

  • Rising public cloud use fuels need for SysOps roles focused on system health, alerts, and automation.
  • ASEAN cloud maturity is creating demand for operations experts across sectors and borders.
  • Companies deploying multi-cloud architectures (AWS + others) require certified administrators for orchestration.

Pro Tip: Network with AWS regional ops experts through AWS-hosted webinars; these connections often identify early hiring for rising cloud operations teams.

4. Does AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate improve team productivity?

Yes—certified staff consistently deploy faster, troubleshoot quicker, and lead more efficient cloud projects. An ESG study found that 90% of organizations reported increased productivity and 89% reported faster project completion with AWS Certified staff (ESG Whitepaper).

  • Certified teams resolve issues faster.
  • Certified SysOps professionals drive automation and reduce manual workloads.
  • Organizations with certified staff deploy applications more quickly.

Pro Tip: When joining a new cloud project, lead the charge in setting up automation for routine tasks to immediately demonstrate your productivity advantage.

5. How will the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate help my career?

Certified individuals report increased confidence as a result of earning this industry-recognized certification and increased credibility with technical IT/cloud colleagues and customers. Professionals in operations or administration roles on on-premises systems can showcase that they can perform similar tasks on AWS cloud.

Preparing for and earning the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate can also get you off to a strong start to earn additional AWS Certifications in the Professional and Specialty categories.

6. What certification(s) should I earn next after AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate?

The AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional and AWS Certified Security – Specialty are certifications that other cloud professionals have earned to advance further in roles like systems administrator and cloud engineer.

7. What happened to AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate?

AWS has renamed this certification as AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate to reflect the evolving nature of cloud operations and a shift in industry terminology. The name change to AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate will only apply to those who pass the latest exam version (SOA-C03). It won’t be retroactively changed for those who hold the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate.

Individuals who already have the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate are not required to take the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate exam. The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate certification will remain valid for 3 years from the date it was earned.

Additionally, individuals who have an active AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional and AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate certification can continue to recertify both certifications by passing the latest version of the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional exam.

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