AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) Study Guide 2026: Syllabus, Exam Topics & Study Plan -Edureify
📋 2026 Edition  ·  Updated November 2026

AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) Study Guide 2026

Complete exam coverage for the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01): syllabus, domains, key topics, study plan and practical exam preparation strategy.

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Questions
170 min
Duration
750
Passing score
4
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Exam at a Glance

AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) Exam Overview

Key facts about the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) exam structure, format and scoring.

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aws-advanced-networking-specialty
Exam code
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65 questions
Total questions
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170 minutes
Duration
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750
Passing score
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4 domains
Exam domains
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Certification
Credential type
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Scoring method: ANS-C01 is reported as a scaled score of 100-1,000 with a minimum passing score of 750 under a compensatory model. 50 questions are scored and 15 unidentified questions are unscored; unanswered questions count as incorrect.. The exam may include unscored pilot questions - treat every question seriously.
Focus Areas

What should you study for the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) exam?

Start with the domains that make up the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) 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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Network Design (30%)
Designing edge, DNS, load balancing, monitoring and routing architectures for global, hybrid and multi-account AWS networks.
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Network Implementation (26%)
Implementing hybrid, multi-account and DNS connectivity and automating network infrastructure.
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Network Management and Operation (20%)
Maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimizing AWS and hybrid network connectivity.
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Network Security, Compliance, and Governance (24%)
Securing network traffic, auditing with monitoring and logging, and protecting data in transit.
Full Syllabus

AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) Exam Syllabus and Topics

The AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) exam is divided into 4 domains. Each domain covers specific skills and topics. Expand a domain to see the detailed syllabus.

Edge Services and Load Balancing Design
CloudFront distribution design patterns
AWS Global Accelerator traffic management
ALB, NLB and Gateway Load Balancer selection
Cross-zone load balancing, sticky sessions and proxy protocol
TLS termination vs. passthrough with ACM
AWS Load Balancer Controller for Amazon EKS
DNS Design
Route 53 public and private hosted zones
Alias records, routing policies and health checks
Route 53 Resolver for hybrid and multi-account DNS
DNSSEC, delegation and TTL considerations
DNS query logging and monitoring
Hybrid Connectivity and Routing Strategy
AWS Direct Connect and Site-to-Site VPN redundancy
BGP attributes for active/passive and load-sharing paths
Static vs. dynamic routing
GRE, IPsec and SD-WAN with Transit Gateway Connect
VLANs, LAGs and jumbo frames
Multi-VPC, Multi-Account and Monitoring Design
VPC peering vs. Transit Gateway vs. AWS PrivateLink
VPC sharing with AWS RAM
IP subnet design and overlapping CIDRs
VPC Flow Logs and Traffic Mirroring requirements
VPC Reachability Analyzer and Network Manager
~19 questions
30 marks
30% of exam weight
Hybrid Connectivity Implementation
Direct Connect LOAs, colocation and virtual interfaces
Accelerated Site-to-Site VPN
Conditional DNS forwarding with Resolver endpoints
Sharing Direct Connect and Transit Gateway via Organizations and RAM
Connectivity testing with Reachability Analyzer and Route Analyzer
Multi-Account and Multi-Region Connectivity
Transit Gateway attachments, associations and propagations
Hub-and-spoke and inspection VPC designs
PrivateLink endpoint services
Security groups, network ACLs and AWS Network Firewall
Inter-Region Transit Gateway peering
Complex DNS Architectures
Inbound and outbound Route 53 Resolver endpoints
Resolver rules shared across accounts
Latency, geolocation and weighted routing
A, AAAA, TXT, PTR and alias records
Centralized vs. distributed DNS architectures
Network Automation
AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK for networks
AWS CLI, SDKs and APIs
Event-driven network automation
Parameterized, repeatable templates
~17 questions
26 marks
26% of exam weight
Maintaining Routing and Connectivity
BGP over Direct Connect and VPN
Direct Connect gateway and Transit Gateway route tables
Bandwidth and route quotas
Route propagation and summarization
Handling CIDR overlap
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Traffic
CloudWatch metrics and Logs Insights
Analyzing VPC Flow Logs
Packet analysis with Traffic Mirroring
Topology mapping with Network Manager
MTU and packet size mismatch troubleshooting
Optimizing Performance, Reliability and Cost
VPC peering vs. Transit Gateway cost and performance trade-offs
ENA and EFA networking
Jumbo frames and multicast with Transit Gateway
Route 53 health checks for high availability
Data transfer cost optimization
Secondary CIDRs and subnet optimization
~13 questions
20 marks
20% of exam weight
Network Security Controls
AWS WAF and AWS Shield for inbound protection
AWS Network Firewall and Gateway Load Balancer for traffic inspection
Security groups, network ACLs and VPC endpoint policies
Perimeter VPC and three-tier architectures
Automated security alerting
Validation and Auditing
CloudTrail and CloudWatch alarms
Base and extended VPC Flow Log fields
ELB and CloudFront access logs
AWS Firewall Manager audits across accounts
Correlating logs across services and accounts
Confidentiality of Data in Transit
IPsec VPN over Direct Connect
MACsec and TLS encryption options
ACM and AWS Private CA certificates
DNSSEC and secure DNS
Encryption under the shared responsibility model
~16 questions
24 marks
24% of exam weight
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Study Plan

AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) 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 Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) on your first attempt

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

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AWS lists December 31, 2026 as the last day to take ANS-C01 and has not named a successor exam in the exam guide index; book your attempt well before that date.
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Network Design is the largest domain at 30%: practise choosing between VPC peering, Transit Gateway and PrivateLink and designing redundant Direct Connect plus VPN paths.
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Expect matching and multiple-response items that only score when every pair or option is correct, so read each prompt fully before answering.
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Lab Transit Gateway route table associations and propagations and Route 53 Resolver inbound/outbound endpoints; these appear across several domains.
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Budget time across 65 questions in 170 minutes (about 2.5 minutes each) and flag long multi-constraint scenarios for review rather than stalling.
Recommended Resources

AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) 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 Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) Practice Test
Practice questions with explanations and domain-level performance analysis.
→ Start free practice test
Mock Exam
AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) Mock Exam
Timed preparation under realistic exam-style conditions.
→ Take free mock exam
Training
AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) Certification Training
Structured preparation with personalised learning support and adaptive practice.
→ AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) certification online training
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Reference
AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) Cheat Sheet
Quick-reference summaries for final revision.
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Frequently asked questions about AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01)

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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