Learners will configure AWS accounts securely, deploy EC2 compute environments, design scalable architectures with Auto Scaling and Load Balancing, manage cloud storage with S3, build relational databases with Aurora and MySQL, and implement serverless solutions using Lambda, Cognito, and AWS SAM.
Master AWS Architect Skills: Build, Secure & Scale Systems
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Master AWS Architect Skills: Build, Secure & Scale Systems
This course is part of AWS Cloud Engineering, Architecture & DevOps Specialization Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Design secure, scalable AWS architectures using EC2, Auto Scaling, Load Balancing, and VPCs.
Implement storage, database, and serverless solutions using S3, Aurora, Lambda, and AWS SAM.
Architect cost-optimized, high-availability systems aligned with AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam goals.
Skills you'll gain
- Cloud Computing Architecture
- Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
- Database Management
- Amazon Web Services
- Data Storage
- Scalability
- Relational Databases
- User Accounts
- Cloud Storage
- Data Storage Technologies
- Cloud Computing
- AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Cloud Deployment
- Serverless Computing
- Cloud Engineering
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Identity and Access Management
- Amazon S3
- MySQL
- AWS CloudFormation
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January 2026
Assessments
23 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the AWS Cloud Engineering, Architecture & DevOps Specialization Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to AWS fundamentals, account setup, and identity management, providing a secure and structured foundation for all subsequent cloud operations.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module explores AWS EC2 virtual servers, instance configuration, SSH access, and storage solutions, guiding learners through building scalable and secure compute environments.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
This module teaches learners how to design resilient architectures using Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing, and Amazon VPC networking to optimize performance and high availability.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
This module covers AWS storage options with a strong focus on S3 fundamentals, data lifecycle management, encryption, bucket policies, and operational best practices for cloud storage.
What's included
14 videos4 assignments
This module introduces learners to AWS relational database services, Aurora features, MySQL tooling, CloudFormation automation, and essential steps for deploying cloud infrastructure programmatically.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
This module covers advanced compute models using AWS Lambda, ECS Fargate, Cognito authentication workflows, AWS SAM deployments, and exam preparation strategies for certification success.
What's included
7 videos3 assignments
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