AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (Advanced Architecting on AWS) Training & Certification Course
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (Advanced Architecting on AWS) course equips experienced cloud architects with advanced skills to design complex, secure, and scalable AWS solutions, addressing critical challenges in multi-account management, hybrid connectivity, and cost optimization.
Course Overview
Students engage with core AWS services including Amazon VPC, AWS Direct Connect, AWS Transit Gateway, Amazon Route 53, AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS), and AWS CloudFormation. The course includes extensive hands-on labs conducted in the AWS Console, where learners build real-world solutions such as multi-VPC connectivity via VPN, blue-green deployments using AWS Elastic Beanstalk, and failover architectures with Amazon RDS and Route 53. A key lab project involves designing a hybrid architecture that integrates on-premises systems with AWS using AWS Direct Connect and Transit Gateway, reinforcing best practices in network performance, security, and resilience.
This course prepares candidates for the globally recognized AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02) certification, one of the top-paying credentials in 2024 according to Skillsoft. Certified professionals report average base salaries between $155,000 and $220,000, with senior roles exceeding $260,000. Optiv Solutions enhances preparation with official AWS courseware and Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, ensuring access to expert-led training. Earning this certification validates advanced proficiency in the AWS Well-Architected Framework and positions architects for leadership roles in cloud transformation, migration, and enterprise governance.
Skills You’ll Develop
Who Should Attend
WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)
• Cloud Architects
• Technical Architects
• IT Professionals with experience in AWS
• DevOps Engineers
• Systems Engineers
• Cloud Strategists
• IT Project Managers
• Network Architects
• Security Analysts or Engineers
• Data Architects
• IT Managers with cloud infrastructure focus
• Enterprise Architects
• Application Architects
• Software Engineers with focus on cloud applications and infrastructure
• Professionals aiming for AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification
Pre-requisites
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE
- ✓ AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification or equivalent experience
- ✓ At least 2 years of practical experience designing and deploying cloud architectures on AWS
- ✓ Proficiency with AWS services such as AWS CLI, AWS APIs, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS Management Console
- ✓ Expert-level knowledge of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and its five pillars
- ✓ Experience creating hybrid architectures using AWS Direct Connect and VPN
- ✓ Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems and scripting languages for automation
Certification Exam Details
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Exam Details
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Curriculum & Course Syllabus
Day 1:
- Architecting on AWS Review
- AWS Account Management
- Advanced Networking on AWS
- Deployment Management on AWS
- Build a Hybrid Architecture
Day 2:
- Optimize your use of Amazon S3
- Leverage Amazon Elasti Cache to handle and store data at scale
- Build a Failover Solution with Amazon Route 53 and Amazon RDS Read Replication
- AWS Snowball
- Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration
- AWS Storage Gateway
- Backing up and archiving data on AWS
- Migrating databases into AWS
- Designing for Big Data
- Amazon DynamoDB for Big Data
- DynamoDB Streams
- DynamoDB for Big Data Design Patterns
- Design for Large Scale Applications
- Deployment with Elastic Beanstalk
Day 3:
- Build Resilient Architectures Part A
- CloudFront Content Delivery and Automating WAF Rules
- Encryption and data security
- KMS Envelope Encryption
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (Advanced Architecting on AWS) training?
The course covers advanced design principles on AWS, including cost optimization, security, and hybrid architecture. Learners gain practical skills in complex deployment, networking, and application migration, enhancing their professional credentials.
What are the prerequisites for enrolling in the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (Advanced Architecting on AWS) course?
To ensure that you are well-prepared and can make the most out of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (Advanced Architecting on AWS) course, the following prerequisites are recommended: A working knowledge of distributed systems and multi-tier architectures Familiarity with AWS core services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and CloudFormation Experience with AWS deployment and management services Understanding of network technologies as they relate to AWS Understanding of security concepts with hands-on experience in implementing security controls and compliance requirements Attended the Architecting on AWS course or have equivalent experience Achieved AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification or have comparable skills Please note that these prerequisites are designed to provide a foundation for the advanced concepts you will learn in this course. Having this knowledge and experience will help you to fully engage with the training material and participate in hands-on labs effectively.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (Advanced Architecting on AWS) course?
Yes. Optiv Solutions will provide you with a Certificate of Training Completion.