AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate + Professional (SAA-C03 & SAP-C02)

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What you'll learn

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This AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate + Professional course combines both Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect certifications into a single immersive course.

On the first part of this comprehensive AWS training you'll prepare for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam. You'll learn the skills to build highly available, cost effective and secure applications on the AWS platform.

Next, you'll follow up with AWS Solutions Architect Professional training and develop the technical knowledge in building distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform.

After completing both sections, you'll have the knowledge to qualification to work with most AWS systems and integrations.

You'll also learn to:

Lift and shift an existing on-premises application to AWS
Ingress and egress of data in AWS
Identification of AWS architectural best practices
AWS cost estimation
Select the best AWS services to design and deploy an application
Design and deploy enterprise-wide scalable operations on AWS
Implement cost control strategies
Migrate complex, multi-tier applications on AWS

This course is aimed at individuals with experience designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform.

You will be prepared for and sit the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate and AWS Certified Solutions Professional exams, which are included in the cost and covered by our Certification Guarantee.

Residential and Online AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate + Professional course

Firebrand offers both a classroom-based and AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate + Professional online course, including everything you need to get certified:

Official courseware, labs and practice exams
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate and Professional certification exams
Accommodation, meals and snacks (for residential courses)

Curriculum

27 modules

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

Module 1 - An 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
Module 6 - Connecting Networks
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 - Optimisation and Review

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional

Module 1 - Review Architecting Concepts
Module 2 - Single to Multiple Accounts
Module 3 - Hybrid Connectivity
Module 4 - Specialized Infrastructure
Module 5 - Connecting Networks
Module 6 - Containers
Module 7 - Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Module 8 - High Availability and DDoS
Module 9 - Securing Data
Module 10 - Large-Scale Data Stores
Module 11 - Migrating Workloads
Module 12 - Optimizing Cost
Module 13 - Architecting for The Edge

Prerequisites

To take this course, it is recommended that you have:

Familiarity with a scripting language
Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments
Familiarity with AWS CLI, AWS APIs, AWS CloudFormation templates, the AWS Billing Console, and the AWS Management Console
Explain and apply the five pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework
Map business objectives to application/architecture requirements
Design a hybrid architecture using key AWS technologies (e.g., VPN, AWS Direct Connect)
Architect a continuous integration and deployment process

Exam info

As part of this course, you will take the official AWS exams, covered by the Firebrand Certification Guarantee:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Number: SAA-C03
Format: 65 Multiple choice and multiple response
Duration: 130 minutes
Languages: English, Japanese, Korean and simplified Chinese

Domains:

Design Secure Architectures 30%
Design Resilient Architectures 26%
Design High-Performing Architectures 24%
Design Cost-Optimized Architectures 20%

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Number: SAP-C02
Format: 75 Multiple choice and multiple response
Duration: 180 minutes
Languages: English, Japanese, Korean and simplified Chinese

Domains:

Design for Organizational Complexity 12.5%
Design for New Solutions 31%
Migration Planning 15%
Cost Control 12.5%
Continuous Improvement 29%

FAQ: How hard is the AWS Solutions Architect Professional exam?

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional exam is one of the most challenging AWS certifications. It’s designed for experienced professionals who have extensive hands-on experience with AWS and a deep understanding of complex AWS architecture and services.

The exam is highly challenging because it requires deep technical knowledge, extensive hands-on experience, and strong problem-solving skills. It’s suitable for seasoned AWS professionals who are comfortable designing and deploying complex cloud architectures.

The exam is rigorous, with a focus on large-scale, enterprise-level solutions that require a deep understanding of AWS services, best practices, and architectural trade-offs. To prepare for this exam, you need to get as much practical experience as possible and engage in extensive study. Our time-tested Lecture | Lab | Review method will help you prepare thoroughly for this exam.

Course Dates

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FAQs

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