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Certification Requirements V4.0

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AWS Certification Requirements V4.0

The AWS Technical Committee recently approved amendments to the AWS Certification Requirements to enable scaled adoption of the AWS Standard.

Key improvements include increased flexibility in group certification requirements, a more balanced scope and intensity of surveillance audits and better alignment with international standards for accreditation.

Overview of improvements

Improved Group Certification

  • No restrictions on location (catchment) or type of production
  • Strengthened structure through an Internal Control System (ICS)
  • Simplified surveillance audits (see next section)

Streamlined auditing process

  • A single catergory of nonconformities
  • Findings overview provided at end of audit
  • Certification decision taken within four months
  • A more balanced scope and intensity of surveillance audits

Better alignment with international standards for accreditation

  • Better audit integration with other standards
  • Conformity with accreditation requirements
  • Full alignment with ISEAL Code of Practice

Learn more

AWS held a webinar on Tuesday, 08 October 2024, to share the improvements and how they will benefit sites seeking AWS Certification. Follow the links below to watch recordings of the webinars:

  • Session 1: 08:00 UTC | Watch | Passcode: @DH2Qdu9
  • Session 2: 15:00 UTC |  Watch | Passcode: @H2d@AjT

Download

  • Download AWS Certification Requirements V4.0 (valid from 1 April 2025): English | Español | 中文
  • Download AWS Certification Requirements V3.1: (valid to 31 March 2025): English | Español

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