AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (Architecting on AWS) Training & Certification Course
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (Architecting on AWS) course equips cloud engineers and solutions architects with skills to design secure, resilient, high-performing, and cost-optimized architectures on AWS.
Course Overview
Participants gain hands-on experience with core AWS services including Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, AWS Lambda, Amazon VPC, and Amazon CloudFront, all accessed through the AWS Management Console and CLI. The course features structured labs where students build real-world architectures, including configuring high availability in a VPC, deploying a serverless application using API Gateway and Lambda, and implementing a content delivery network with CloudFront and S3. In a capstone lab, learners design and deploy a multi-tier AWS architecture, applying the AWS Well-Architected Framework to ensure scalability, security, and performance. These practical exercises are conducted in a live AWS environment, reinforcing skills through real-world scenarios.
This course prepares candidates for the globally recognized AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification, one of the most in-demand credentials in cloud computing. Certified professionals report average base salaries of $130,000 in the U.S., with significant career advancement opportunities in cloud architecture and engineering roles. Optiv Solutions supports learners with official AWS courseware, a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, and access to expert-led training, ensuring comprehensive preparation. Upon completion, graduates are equipped to design scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions, positioning them for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving cloud landscape.
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Who Should Attend
WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)
• Solution-Design Engineers
• Developers Seeking Understanding of AWS Architecting
• Individuals Seeking AWS Solutions Architect-Associate Certification
Pre-requisites
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE
- ✓ At least 1 year of practical experience designing cloud solutions with AWS services, essential for mastering the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification.
- ✓ Solid understanding of core AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and RDS, which are fundamental to architecting on AWS.
- ✓ Familiarity with the AWS Well-Architected Framework and its five pillars—operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization—crucial for designing optimized cloud solutions.
- ✓ Proven experience creating secure, resilient, high-performance, and cost-effective architectures on AWS, aligning with industry best practices.
- ✓ Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing, to build scalable and secure cloud networks.
- ✓ Basic understanding of security principles like encryption, IAM, and the AWS shared responsibility model, vital for ensuring compliance and security in AWS cloud environments.
Certification Exam Details
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Exam Details
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Curriculum & Course Syllabus
Module 1: Architecting Fundamentals
- AWS services
- AWS infrastructure
- AWS Well-Architected Framework
- Hands-on lab: Explore and interact with the AWS Management Console and AWS Command Line Interface
Module 2: Account Security
- Principals and identities
- Security policies
- Managing multiple accounts
Module 3: Networking 1
- IP addressing
- VPC fundamentals
- VPC traffic security
Module 4: Compute
- Compute services
- EC2 instances
- Storage for EC2 instances
- Amazon EC2 pricing options
- AWS Lambda
- Hands-On Lab: Build your Amazon VPC infrastructure
Module 5: Storage
- Storage services
- Amazon S3
- Shared file systems
- Data migration tools
Module 6: Database Services
- Database services
- Amazon RDS
- Amazon DynamoDB
- Database caching
- Database migration tools
- Hands-on Lab: Create a database layer in your Amazon VPC infrastructure
Module 7: Monitoring and Scaling
- Monitoring
- Alarms and events
- Load balancing
- Auto scaling
- Hands-on Lab: Configure high availability in your Amazon VPC
Module 8: Automation
- AWS CloudFormation
- Infrastructure management
Module 9: Containers
- Microservices
- Containers
- Container services
Module 10: Networking 2
- VPC endpoints
- VPC peering
- Hybrid networking
- AWS Transit Gateway
Module 11: Serverless
- What is serverless?
- Amazon API Gateway
- Amazon SQS
- Amazon SNS
- Amazon Kinesis
- AWS Step Functions
- Hands-on Lab: Build a serverless architecture
Module 12: Edge Services
- DDoS protection
- Edge fundamentals
- Amazon Route 53
- Amazon CloudFront
- AWS Outposts
- Hands-On Lab: Configure an Amazon CloudFront distribution with an Amazon S3 origin
Module 13: Backup and Recovery
- Disaster planning
- AWS Backup
- Recovery strategies
- Hands-on Lab: Capstone lab – Build an AWS Multi-Tier architecture. Participants review the concepts and services learned in class and build a solution based on a scenario. The lab environment provides partial solutions to promote analysis and reflection. Participants deploy a highly available architecture. The instructor is available for consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam fee included in the Architecting on AWS course price?
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam fee is not included in the Architecting on AWS course price; the exam costs $150 USD separately. Candidates must purchase the exam voucher directly through Pearson VUE or the AWS Certification portal, though Optiv Solutions may offer bundled pricing options for training and exams.
How long is lab access provided for the Architecting on AWS course, and what environment is used?
Lab access for the Architecting on AWS course is provided for 30 days post-training through a cloud-based sandbox environment hosted on AWS. This hands-on lab platform includes real AWS services, allowing learners to practice architectural designs and configurations in a secure, instructor-guided setting for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification.
How many questions are on the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam, what is the format, duration, and passing score?
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) exam features 65 questions, including 15 unscored items, using multiple-choice and multiple-response formats. With a 130-minute duration and a 720 passing score out of 1000, this exam validates your expertise in building secure, resilient, high-performing, and cost-optimized cloud architectures on AWS.
How long is the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification valid, and what is the renewal process and cost?
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification is valid for 3 years. Renewal requires passing the current SAA-C03 exam or earning the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional. Active certificate holders receive a 50% discount voucher, effectively reducing the standard $150 exam fee to $75 for your necessary recertification.
How does Optiv's Architecting on AWS training compare to self-study in terms of exam success rate and time efficiency?
Optiv's Architecting on AWS training delivers structured, instructor-led learning with hands-on labs, achieving a 95% exam pass rate compared to 60-70% for self-study. The 3-day accelerated format reduces preparation time by 50%, with expert guidance on exam strategies and real-world scenarios boosting your confidence for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam.