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Only 4 days
Classroom / Online Live
28/10/2024 (Monday)
Overview
On this accelerated AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification course, you'll learn the skills you need to build highly available, cost-effective and secure applications on the AWS platform.
In just 4 days you’ll learn details of AWS Services needed to fulfil a Solutions Architect role and gain valuable knowledge and skills in:
- Architecting for Cloud best practices
- Virtual Networking
- AWS Storage
- AWS Databases
- Cloud Monitoring and Automation
- Cloud Services
Firebrand's official AWS Architecting on AWS course is the second rung on the Amazon Webservices certification ladder. This course includes the AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2020 exam which is the recommended prerequisite qualification for the AWS Advanced Architecting on AWS course and the Solutions Architect - Professional exam.
At the end of the course, you’ll also sit the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam and get certified.
Curriculum
- Module 1: Introduction to AWS
- Module 2: The Simplest Architectures
- Module 3: Adding a Compute Layer
- Module 4: Adding a Database Layer
- Module 5: Networking in AWS - Part 1
- Module 6: Networking in AWS - Part 2
- Module 7: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Module 8: Elasticity, High Availability and Monitoring
- Module 9: Automation
- Module 10: Caching
- Module 11: Building Decoupled Architectures
- Module 12: Microservices and Serverless Architectures
- Module 13: RTO/RPO and Backup Recovery Setup
- Module 14: Optimization and Review
FAQs
How hard is the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam?
It's a moderately challenging exam, especially for those new to AWS. To pass this exam, you need to have a solid understanding of AWS services and Cloud Architecture best practices and be able to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios.
The exam covers a wide range of AWS services and concepts, including compute, storage, networking, databases, security, monitoring, and cost management. You also need to be familiar with a variety of services like Amazon EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and more.
The exam requires you to complete 65 questions in 130 minutes, including scenario-based questions that need to be tackled carefully, so time management is of the essence.
What is the cost of AWS Solutions Architect certification?
At Firebrand, the cost of certification exams is included in your course fees. And, in the unlikely event that you need to retake the exam, you can take the course again for free within a year of your first attendance through the Firebrand Certification Guarantee.
Why train with anyone else?
Exam Track
As part of your accelerated course, you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam
- Number: SAA-C03 (previously, SAA-C01)
- Format: Multiple choice and multiple response
- Duration: 130 minutes
- Languages: English, Japanese, Korean and simplied Chinese
- Domains:
- Design resilient architectures (30%)
- Design high-performing architectures (28%)
- Specify secure applications and architectures (24%)
- Domain cost-optimised architectures (18%)
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, Firebrand recommend you have the following AWS Solution Architect prerequisites:
- Working knowledge of distributed systems and multi-tier architectures
- Familiarity with general networking and cloud computing concepts
What's Included
Your accelerated course includes:
- Accommodation *
- Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
- On-site exams **
- Exam vouchers **
- Practice tests **
- Certification Guarantee ***
- Courseware
- Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
- 24-hour lab access
- Digital courseware **
* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.
Benefits
Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
- You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
- Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
- You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
- You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
- For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
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