AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Study Guide 2026: Syllabus, Exam Topics & Study Plan -Edureify
📋 2026 Edition  ·  Updated November 2026

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Study Guide 2026

Complete exam coverage for the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02): syllabus, domains, key topics, study plan and practical exam preparation strategy.

75
Questions
180 min
Duration
750
Passing score
6
Domains
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Exam at a Glance

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Exam Overview

Key facts about the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) exam structure, format and scoring.

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aws-devops-engineer-professional
Exam code
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75 questions
Total questions
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180 minutes
Duration
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750
Passing score
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6 domains
Exam domains
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Certification
Credential type
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Scoring method: Results are reported as a scaled score from 100 to 1,000 using a compensatory model, so only the overall score must reach the minimum; section-level feedback is informational. Unscored pretest items are not identified and do not count; unanswered questions are scored as incorrect with no penalty for guessing. DOP-C02 has 65 scored and 10 unscored questions and a minimum passing score of 750.. The exam may include unscored pilot questions - treat every question seriously.
Focus Areas

What should you study for the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) exam?

Start with the domains that make up the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) exam. Use the detailed syllabus below to work through the individual topics.

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Common mistake: Candidates often memorise terminology but struggle with scenario-based questions. Focus on when to use what, not just what exists.
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SDLC Automation (22%)
Implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, artifact management and deployment strategies.
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Configuration Management and IaC (17%)
Defining reusable infrastructure as code, automating multi-account provisioning and automating large-scale tasks.
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Resilient Cloud Solutions (15%)
Implementing highly available, scalable solutions and automated recovery to meet RTO and RPO.
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Monitoring and Logging (15%)
Collecting, auditing and analyzing logs and metrics and automating monitoring and event management.
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Incident and Event Response (14%)
Managing event sources, applying configuration changes in response to events and troubleshooting failures.
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Security and Compliance (17%)
Implementing identity and access management at scale, automating security controls and security monitoring and auditing.
Full Syllabus

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Exam Syllabus and Topics

The AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) exam is divided into 6 domains. Each domain covers specific skills and topics. Expand a domain to see the detailed syllabus.

CI/CD Pipelines
AWS CodePipeline single- and multi-account patterns
AWS CodeBuild build processes
Secrets in pipelines with Secrets Manager and Parameter Store
Version control integration
AWS CodeDeploy deployment configurations
Automated Testing
Unit, integration, acceptance and UI tests
Security scans in pipelines
Load and performance testing
Exit codes and code coverage
Artifact Management
AWS CodeArtifact, Amazon S3 and Amazon ECR
EC2 Image Builder for AMIs and container images
Artifact lifecycle and access control
Secure artifact management
Deployment Strategies
Blue/green and canary deployments
Mutable vs. immutable deployments
Deployments to EC2, ECS, EKS and Lambda
CodeDeploy agent and troubleshooting failed deployments
~16 questions
22 marks
22% of exam weight
Infrastructure as Code
AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK and AWS SAM
CloudFormation StackSets across accounts and Regions
Service Catalog and CloudFormation modules
Change management for IaC
AWS AppConfig
Multi-Account Automation
AWS Organizations and AWS Control Tower
Service control policies
Cross-account role assumption
Automated account provisioning
Governance with AWS Config, Security Hub and GuardDuty
Automating Complex Tasks
AWS Systems Manager inventory and Patch Manager
Systems Manager State Manager desired state
Lambda automations with AWS SDKs
AWS Step Functions workflows
~13 questions
17 marks
17% of exam weight
High Availability
Multi-AZ and multi-Region architectures
Replication and failover for stateful services
DynamoDB global tables, RDS and Aurora cross-Region features
Route 53 and CloudFront failover
Removing single points of failure
Scalability
EC2 Auto Scaling and scaling metrics
Loosely coupled and serverless architectures
Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS deployments
Caching and load balancing
Automated Recovery
RTO and RPO
Pilot light and warm standby strategies
AWS Backup and cross-Region backups
Testing failover
~11 questions
15 marks
15% of exam weight
Log and Metric Collection
CloudWatch metrics, namespaces and dimensions
CloudWatch agent custom metrics
Metric filters and subscription filters
Log encryption with AWS KMS
Log retention and S3 lifecycle
Analysis and Detection
CloudWatch anomaly detection alarms
CloudWatch Logs Insights and Amazon Athena
AWS X-Ray tracing
CloudWatch dashboards
Automated Monitoring and Event Management
EventBridge rules to SNS and Lambda
S3 event notifications
Alarm actions and EC2 automatic recovery
AWS Config rules with remediation
~11 questions
15 marks
15% of exam weight
Event Sources and Processing
AWS Health events
EventBridge and CloudTrail events
Fan-out with SNS and SQS
Kinesis and Step Functions workflows
Responding to Events
Systems Manager fleet management
Remediating non-compliant resources
Infrastructure changes in response to events
AWS Config configuration management
Troubleshooting Failures
Root cause analysis
Systems Manager OpsCenter
Analyzing failed CodePipeline, CodeBuild and CodeDeploy runs
CloudFormation stack failures
Auto Scaling, ECS and EKS failure analysis
~11 questions
14 marks
14% of exam weight
Identity and Access at Scale
IAM roles, identity-based and resource-based policies
IAM Identity Center federation
Permissions boundaries and SCPs
Role- and attribute-based access control
Credential rotation with Secrets Manager
Automating Security Controls
Security groups, network ACLs and AWS Network Firewall
AWS WAF and AWS Shield
AWS KMS, CloudHSM and ACM
Amazon Macie
Multi-account controls with Security Hub and Control Tower
Security Monitoring and Auditing
AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config
Amazon GuardDuty and Amazon Inspector
IAM Access Analyzer
CloudFormation drift detection
VPC Flow Logs
~13 questions
17 marks
17% of exam weight
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Study Plan

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Structured Study Roadmap

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Weeks 1-2
Core Services + Highest-Weighted Domain
Deep-dive into the most heavily tested domain. Spend more time here when its exam weight is significantly higher.
Official exam guideDomain 1 completeCore conceptsPractice questions
Week 3
Domain 2 - Hands-on Practice
Focus on scenario-based study and reinforce concepts through practical application where applicable.
Domain 2Scenario walkthroughsHands-on practicePractice questions
Week 4
Domain 3 - Deeper Concepts
Work through complex concepts and decision scenarios.
Domain 3Scenario drillsPractice examReview
Week 5
Remaining Domains + Weak Area Targeting
Identify your weaker domains and spend focused time closing those gaps.
Remaining domainsDiagnosticTargeted reviewStudy notes
Week 6
Full Simulations + Final Preparation
Use timed simulations to test your preparation and review the reasoning behind incorrect answers.
Full mock examsWrong-answer reviewFinal reviewExam logistics
Exam Strategy

Tips to pass AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) on your first attempt

Practical advice for applying what you know, managing questions and preparing for exam conditions.

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SDLC Automation is the heaviest domain at 22%; know CodePipeline, CodeBuild and CodeDeploy behaviour, including blue/green and canary configurations.
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When several answers work, AWS usually wants the most automated option with the least operational overhead, such as EventBridge plus Systems Manager remediation.
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Study multi-account patterns: Organizations, SCPs, Control Tower, CloudFormation StackSets and cross-account pipelines appear across domains.
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Budget about 2.4 minutes per question across 75 items in 180 minutes, and practise full-length timed sessions to build stamina for long scenarios.
Recommended Resources

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Study Resources

Use a focused set of resources alongside the study guide rather than trying to study from everything available.

Official
Official Exam Guide
Start with the authoritative exam objectives and blueprint.
→ Vendor website
Practice Tests
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Practice Test
Practice questions with explanations and domain-level performance analysis.
→ Start free practice test
Mock Exam
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Mock Exam
Timed preparation under realistic exam-style conditions.
→ Take free mock exam
Training
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Certification Training
Structured preparation with personalised learning support and adaptive practice.
→ AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) certification online training
AI Tutor
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Get help understanding concepts and work on weak areas with AI-powered learning support.
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Reference
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Cheat Sheet
Quick-reference summaries for final revision.
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Diagnostic
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02)

Most candidates with relevant background can structure their preparation over several weeks, depending on their existing knowledge, available study time and exam difficulty. Use the study roadmap above as a starting point and use the readiness diagnostic to identify where you need more preparation.
The guide covers the exam overview, domains, detailed syllabus and topics, study roadmap, exam preparation tips and links to practice, mock, readiness, cheat-sheet, AI Tutor and training resources.
The guide is designed to organize your preparation around the exam syllabus. You should combine it with practice questions and timed simulations so that you can test both your knowledge and your ability to apply it.
Yes. Start with the exam overview and domain breakdown, then work through the detailed topics using the study roadmap. Candidates with less experience may need additional time for foundational concepts.
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