AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Training

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Training Course covers a range of topics where you will learn to design:

• Resilient Architectures
• High-Performing Architectures
• Secure Applications and Architectures
• Cost-Optimized Architectures

Armed with this knowledge and skills you will be able to easily find yourself in a leading company in an attractive role designing distributed systems.

In the comprehensive 24-hour AWS Solutions Architect Live Instructor-Led Training and the accompanying 24-hour Self-Paced Course by Mike Meyers and Tom Carpenter, you will delve into various topics within an AWS environment.

By the end of the program, you'll be equipped to:   

• Demonstrate effective knowledge of how to architect and deploy secure and robust applications on AWS technologies
  
• Define a solution using architectural design principles based on customer requirements
• Provide implementation guidance based on best practices to the organization throughout the life cycle of the project
  

Our comprehensive hands-on training with extensive exam prep coaching ensures that you ace the AWS SAA-C03 certification exam on the very first attempt.

Our comprehensive hands-on training course on AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate helps you ace your SAA-C03 exam on the very first attempt and helps you land highly-rewarding job roles as a skilled and AWS-certified Solutions Architect. Benefit from:

• Participate in a 24-hour live instructor-led training conducted by AWS experts, providing comprehensive and interactive learning experiences.
  
• Learn on your own schedule in an on-demand delivered by AWS experts, Mike Meyers and Tom Carpenter.
• Practice with three high-quality simulation exams to gain familiarity with the exam format and assess exam readiness.
• Utilize an extensive question bank with over 300 practice questions to reinforce knowledge and test comprehension of AWS concepts.
• Gain hands-on experience through 69 real-world simulations on browser-based cloud labs, enabling practical application of AWS skills.
• Complete four real-world capstone projects to showcase practical competency and demonstrate proficiency in AWS technologies.
• Access a First-Attempt AWS SAA-CO3 Success Strategy Guide, offering guidance and tips for achieving success in the certification exam.
• Refer to our comprehensive AWS Exam Guide and annotated lecture slides to support learning and exam preparation.
• Benefit from eight complimentary top-notch courses worth $3000, enhancing knowledge across various AWS domains.
• Utilize 28 activity guides designed for easy learning and comprehension of AWS concepts.
• Access a compilation of top interview questions and answers curated by experts, assisting in job preparation and interview success.
• Receive complete job support to align career goals, leveraging acquired AWS skills for tech career advancement.

Our training program encompasses a comprehensive range of resources, support, and practical experiences aimed at enabling learners to achieve their career goals by becoming proficient in AWS technologies and obtaining job support.

This course is a perfect blend of online Live Instructor-Led Training sessions as well as self-paced videos where you will get to learn directly from the trainer with opportunities to discuss and clear doubts.

In addition, you will benefit from on-demand learning with hands-on practice, simulation exams, a solid question bank, activity guides, expert-compiled interview Q&As and comprehensive job support.

Our instructors are Cloud experts with over a decade's experience across industries and geographies. When you join our Solutions Architect training course, you will learn in live and engaging instructor-led sessions and benefit from an on-demand course by AWS experts, Mike Meyers and Tom Carpenter. With Mike and Tom on board, you gain the advantage of their collective forty-plus years of expertise in AWS and courseware development. 

Instructors share practical insights with real-world examples from personal experience working with AWS cloud technologies. They will provide guidance on common challenges faced during architecting, deploying, and managing applications on AWS and share best practices and lessons learned for designing secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions on AWS.

Our courses are delivered through live interactive virtual classrooms and can be structured over four days or more. 

Our training focuses on interactive learning. Most class time is dedicated to hands-on exercises, lively discussions, and team collaboration, all facilitated by the trainer who is an experienced AWS practitioner. The focus is on finding practical solutions to real-world scenarios in various project environments, both big and small.

You will work on four real-world capstone projects:

1) Build high-availability architecture for an e-commerce application. Design this architecture using AWS services, focusing on implementing fault tolerance, scalability, and auto-recovery mechanisms. 

How this project aligns with SAA-C03: Domain 2 (Design Resilient Architectures) and Domain 3 (Design High-Performing Architectures). You will demonstrate knowledge of architecting and deploying secure and robust applications on AWS technologies and defining a solution using architectural design principles based on customer requirements. 

2) Optimize cost and resource management for a Media Streaming Platform: Analyze the current infrastructure and suggest cost-saving strategies, such as using reserved instances, spot instances, or implementing serverless architectures. 

How this project aligns with SAA-C03: Domain 4 (Design Cost-Optimized Architectures). You will provide implementation guidance based on best practices to the organization throughout the life cycle of the project.

3) Design disaster recovery and business continuity plan for a Healthcare Application: Design a robust backup strategy, ensuring data replication across regions, and setting up automated failover mechanisms. 

How this project aligns with SAA-C03: Domain 1 (Design Secure Architectures) and Domain 2 (Design Resilient Architectures). You are demonstrating knowledge of how to design secure access to AWS resources and design a disaster recovery and business continuity plan.

4) Design a serverless microservices architecture for a Social Media Analytics Platform: As a Software Architect in a social media analytics company, there is a need to design a serverless microservices architecture for the company's platform. Break down the application into smaller, decoupled services and incorporate event-driven architecture and real-time analytics.

How this project aligns with SAA-C03: Domain 3 (Design High-Performing Architectures) and Domain 4 (Design Cost-Optimized Architectures). You will define a solution using architectural design principles based on customer requirements and providing implementation guidance based on best practices.

The AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification offered by AWS allows professionals to validate their knowledge and skills in AWS technologies by successfully passing the SAA-C03 exam.  

AWS recommends that the participants who want to benefit from this course should have: 

• At least One year of hands-on experience with AWS technology, including using compute, networking, storage, and database AWS services as well as AWS deployment and management services 
• Experience deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS as well as implementing security controls and compliance requirements 
• Familiarity with using both the AWS Management Console and the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) 
• Understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework, AWS networking, security services, and the AWS global infrastructure 
• Ability to identify which AWS services meet a given technical requirement and to define technical requirements for an AWS-based application 

The process to become an AWS Certified Solutions Architect is quite simple.

• You can enroll for the  24-hour AWS Solutions Architect Live Instructor-Led Training and the accompanying 24-hour Self-Paced Course by the industry.
• Take the exam and score at least 720 out of 1000.
• Get certified as an AWS Solutions Architect on clearing the exam. 

Here is a compilation of key aspects of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect (SAA-C03) exam:

• There are a total of 65 questions, all of which are multiple-choice questions (50 questions affect your score, and 15 are unscored)
• The minimum passing score is 720 out of 1000
  
• You will have a total of 130 minutes to complete your exam
  
• The cost of the exam is 150 USD.
  

Exam Content Outline:

• Domain 1: Design Secure Architectures (30% of the exam)
• Domain 2: Design Resilient Architectures (26% of the exam)
• Domain 3: Design High-Performing Architectures (24% of the exam)
• Domain 4: Design Cost-Optimized Architectures (20% of the exam)

To get more details about the exam and certification you can refer to the AWS exam guide.

To land a job as an AWS Certified Solutions Architect, you would need to demonstrate effective proficiency in:

• Architecting and deploying secure and robust applications on AWS technologies
• Defining solutions based on architectural design principles aligned with customer requirements, and
• Providing implementation guidance based on best practices throughout the project life cycle

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification helps you validate your skills in these key areas and distinguishes you from non-certified peers. 

Candidates who clear the AWS SAA-CO3 exam are awarded with the AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.

An AWS Certified Solutions Architect is a professional who has demonstrated expertise in designing and deploying scalable, secure, and reliable applications on the AWS platform. They possess a deep understanding of AWS services, architectural best practices, and industry-recognized design principles. These certified professionals are skilled in translating business requirements into well-architected solutions and can effectively guide organizations in implementing and optimizing their infrastructure on AWS. AWS Certified Solutions Architects play a crucial role in designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with business needs while ensuring security, performance, and cost optimization.

1. Understand the Exam Blueprint: The first step is to familiarize yourself with the exam blueprint, which includes the exam's objectives, format, and scoring method. You will find this inside our course.
2. Diligently follow our unique and tested study plan: Follow all the steps mentioned in our exclusive study plan and you will surely be ready for the exam
3. Hands-on Practice: Hands-on experience with AWS services is crucial for doing well on the exam. You can gain practical experience through hands-on labs, our activity guides, and our 4 capstone projects.
4. Study the Exam Domains: The exam is divided into several domains, or areas of knowledge. You should study each domain thoroughly, using study guides and other resources
5. Take Practice Exams: Go through all our 3 simulation exams to be confident for the exam
6. Schedule the Exam: Once you feel ready, you can schedule the exam through the AWS Certification website. You can choose to take the exam at a testing center or online.
7. Take the Exam: On the day of the exam, be sure to arrive at the testing center (or log in to the online proctoring system) early, and be prepared for the exam to take up to 130 minutes.
8. Review Your Results: After the exam, you will receive a pass or fail notification. If you pass, you will receive a certification which can be shared with employers or included on your resume and LinkedIn profile. If you don't pass, you can review the areas where you need improvement and retake the exam after a waiting period.

Once you obtain your AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification, it will be valid for three years. To maintain your certification status, you will need to either retake the exam or earn a higher-level AWS certification before your current certification expires.

Follow our tried-and-tested learning path to ace your AWS SAA-C03 exam and crack it in the very first attempt:

1. LEARN through live instructor-led sessions and on-demand videos 
2. MASTER the AWS Well-Architected Framework 
   
3. PRACTICE with browser-based Cloud labs environment 
   
4. BUILD Real-World Projects and an impressive portfolio 
   
5. GET EXAM-READY with comprehensive exam prep support
   
6. TAKE THE SAA-C03 EXAM and Crack it in Your First Attempt! 

You can find your license number and find any of your license related information by logging into the AWS License Manager. 

To effectively study for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification, follow these steps:

• Understand the Exam Blueprint
• Review AWS Whitepapers and Documentation
• Take AWS Solution Architect Training
• Gain Hands-on Experience through projects and cloud labs
• Utilize Exam Study Guides, Mock Exams, and Practice Tests
• Join Study Groups or Forums
• Stay Updated with AWS Services

Once you have completed your training and preparation of the content to be covered for the exam, you can follow the exam guide by AWS.

The exam requires a certain amount of knowledge and experience in using AWS technology. 

AWS Certified Solutions Architect is an exam that needs a certain degree of knowledge and expertise to clear. So, if you are new to AWS technologies the exam will be hard for you. If you have a reasonable amount of experience working with AWS technologies and have put in an effort to prepare based on the exam guide and you have familiarized yourself with the examination format, then you may not find the exam too hard to clear. 

To clear the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam, you will need to answer at least 36 of the 50 questions correctly. You need to score 720 out of a maximum of 1000 to clear the exam. 

The exam price will vary depending on your location. The prices are available on AWS page. These rates are exclusive of any additional taxes that are payable. AWS solutions architect certification cost would also involve training cost which would also depend on the location and training provider you choose. You can find the AWS solutions architect certification price on our schedule page. 

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam consists of approximately 65 multiple-choice questions. Please note that the exact number of questions may vary slightly as AWS regularly updates and refreshes their exams to ensure relevance and accuracy.  50 questions affect your score.

After the retirement of SAA-C02 exam, the latest version of the exam is SAA-C03. 

Yes, the SAA-C02 certificate is valid for 3 years, after which you can appear for the SAA-C03 certification exam. 

While the difficulty level of SAA-C03 is very similar, there are 30 new services and many feature updates made to the exam, which can be referred to in the exam guide. Apart from that, AWS introduced hands on questions where you must use the AWS Management Console to complete a series of tasks. Despite these changes, it is still a multiple choice and multiple response style exam. 

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