AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (Architecting on AWS)
This course equips learners with the skills to architect and deploy secure, robust applications on AWS. It covers core AWS services, design principles, and best practices, including networking, compute, storage, and database services, as well as high availability, scalability, and automation. The curriculum follows a modular approach, beginning with architectural fundamentals and advancing to serverless architecture, containers, and edge services. Through hands-on labs, participants will apply these concepts in real-world scenarios, preparing them for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam.
Prerequisites:
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Basic understanding of IT services and traditional IT environments.
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Knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls).
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Familiarity with cloud computing service categories (compute, storage, database, networking).
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Ability to define technical requirements for AWS-based applications.
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Basic security concepts and experience implementing security controls.
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Some experience with systems administration or software development is beneficial.
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Prior AWS experience is helpful but not required.
Exam Information:
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Exam Name: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
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Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Total Questions: 65
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Passing Score: 720 (out of 1000)
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Duration: 130 minutes
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Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
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Focus: Architecting solutions on AWS, understanding services, designing scalable and cost-effective systems
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Topics: Resilient architectures, performant architectures, secure applications, cost-optimized architectures, operational excellence
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Registration: Through the AWS Training and Certification website
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Retake Policy: Retake after 14 days, unlimited attempts
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Certification Validity: 3 years
Target Audience:
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Solutions Architects
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Systems Administrators
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Software Developers
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IT Managers
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Cloud Engineers
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DevOps Professionals
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Technical Leads
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Data Engineers
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Network Architects
Learning Objectives:
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Understand core AWS services and their use cases.
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Master AWS infrastructure, including compute, storage, and networking.
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Design and deploy scalable, high-availability environments.
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Implement security principles and identity and access management.
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Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework for robust systems.
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Migrate applications to AWS with minimal disruption.
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Automate AWS deployments and orchestrate services.
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Optimize cloud resources for cost, performance, and scalability.
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Gain hands-on experience through labs.
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Prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam.
Career Growth:
Completing this course prepares participants for roles such as Cloud Solutions Architect, AWS Cloud Engineer, and DevOps Engineer. The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate credential demonstrates proficiency in designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions, enhancing career prospects across various industries.