AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

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 study the following areas:

Architecting for the cloud best practices
Virtual Networking
AWS Storage
AWS Databases
Cloud Monitoring and Automation

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.

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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 in just 4 days. 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 first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course 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 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day 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 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 104,996 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business

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Benefits

Benefits of Training with Firebrand

Two options of training - Residential classroom-based, or online courses
A purpose-built training centre – get access to dedicated Pearson VUE Select facilities
Certification Guarantee – pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)
Everything you need to certify – you’ll sit your exam at the earliest available opportunity after the course - either immediately after your classroom course, or as soon as there are slots available, if you've taken it online
No hidden extras – one cost covers everything you need to certify

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

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-C02
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%)

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. 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 (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, Firebrand recommend you have:

Working knowledge of distributed systems and multi-tier architectures
Familiarity with general networking and cloud computing concepts

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 104,996 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.66% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"I had failed the AWS Solution Architect Associate exam multiple times before coming to Firebrand Training. The OIL course was great and the Instructor was very clear and helpful. I took the exam again straight after finishing the course and PASSED! I was a lot more confident in the exam because I now understood all of the concepts being presented in the questions."
Sam Phillips, Tecflair. (1/3/2021 (Monday) to 4/3/2021 (Thursday))

"The instructor knew his stuff, the course content was perfect and the pace of the course was just about right. I went from knowing nothing about AWS to passing the certification exam."
David Leigh, Self employed. (4/1/2021 (Monday) to 7/1/2021 (Thursday))

"I have a very high expectation when paying for training. Firebrand are always my first choice as they consistently provide the highest quality of training with the most knowledgeable and capable instructors. I always pass my certifications first time with Firebrand!"
Adrian Joseph, esure. (4/1/2021 (Monday) to 7/1/2021 (Thursday))

"Good 4-day training. All the AWS services were covered in a good pace. There was time for Q&A so everyone could share some questions or experiences. Overall great experience!"
Anonymous (21/9/2020 (Monday) to 24/9/2020 (Thursday))

"Intensive deep knowledge training by a very positive and motivated trainer. The instructor really helped me get my head around AWS, and define solid basements for the certification. Outstanding flexibility & creativity facing the audiance as he needed to face strong network/security guys of the same company, with weak system/db background."
B.B., Orange Cyber Defense. (13/7/2020 (Monday) to 16/7/2020 (Thursday))

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