Course spotlight — Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Learn to build highly available, cost-effective, and secure applications on the AWS platform. Could this course be for you?
Bob Armstrong
28 May, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the most popular suites of distributed applications in the world.
It consists of over 200 services, including Cloud Computing, Storage, Networking, Machine Learning, and Analytics.
If you'd like to work for AWS, becoming an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate is a solid career choice. The final and most important step of this journey is achieving official AWS certification.
Could this course be right for you or your team? Let's take a look.
What is the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate course?
The AWS Solutions Architect Associate course helps you develop the skills you need to build highly available, cost-effective, and secure applications on the AWS platform.
The course takes you through Cloud Monitoring and Automation, Virtual Networking, Architecting for Cloud, and important topics about AWS storage and databases.
Who is this course for?
This course is a great starting point for professionals with experience in Cloud Computing who would like to specialise in AWS. Before attending this course, we also recommend you have a working knowledge of distributed systems and multi-tier architectures.
How long does the course take?
At Firebrand, we specialise in accelerated courses that help you become competent, confident, and certified fast. This course takes only 4 days, including the exam.
Where is the course delivered?
You can take the course at our distraction-free training facilities in the UK and Europe (accommodations & meals included), or online through live instructor-led training (nothing prerecorded!).
What will you learn?
The course is comprised of 14 modules:
- Introduction to AWS
- The Simplest Architectures
- Adding a Compute Layer
- Adding a Database Layer
- Networking in AWS: Part 1
- Networking in AWS: Part 2
- AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Elasticity, High Availability and Monitoring
- Automation
- Caching
- Building Decoupled Architectures
- Microservices and Serverless Architectures
- RTO/RPO and Backup Recovery Setup
- Optimization and Review
At Firebrand, we are an official Amazon Authorized Training Partner (ATP); our courses are taught by instructors with decades of experience in the field and cover the latest curriculum, so you know your training is in good hands!
Does this course cover Machine Learning?
Yes. This course covers leveraging AWS services for ML solutions and assesses your ability to design and deploy solutions that utilise AWS ML services. In all, the course helps you develop a foundational understanding of AWS services, including those relevant to Machine Learning, but is not a deep dive into ML. If you would like to learn to design, build, and deploy solutions on AWS, consider pursuing the AWS Certified Machine Learning: Specialty (MLS-C01) certification.
Does this course include an exam?
Yes. At the end of this accelerated course, delegates can sit the official AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam (SAA-C03) at the Firebrand Training Centre and return to work certified!
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