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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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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.

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Assessments

23 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

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.

This comprehensive AWS Solutions Architect Associate course equips learners with real-world cloud engineering skills through hands-on labs, guided walkthroughs, and practical demonstrations. By completing the course, learners gain the confidence to architect secure, high-performing, and cost-optimized workloads on AWS—skills highly valued by employers and essential for certification success. What makes this course unique is its structured, module-by-module progression that mirrors real AWS project workflows, emphasizing not only theory but also authentic cloud implementation. The course blends foundational concepts with advanced architecture practices, ensuring learners build both competency and confidence. With clear explanations, step-by-step labs, and exam strategies, this training accelerates readiness for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification while strengthening practical cloud-engineering expertise.

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

6 videos Total 45 minutes

Introduction to Course 5 minutes
Creation of AWS Account 9 minutes
Setting Up the AWS Account 11 minutes
Hands On - Create IAM User 8 minutes
Hands On - IAM Role 6 minutes
Other AWS Security Services and Products 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Getting Started with AWS Foundations 30 minutes
Welcome & Initial Setup 10 minutes
AWS Identity & Access Management (IAM) Essentials 10 minutes
IAM Roles & AWS Security Overview 10 minutes

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

8 videos Total 55 minutes

Introduction to AWS EC2 5 minutes
Generate SSH Key Pair 3 minutes
Create EC2 Instance 9 minutes
Setting Up Webserver in EC2 7 minutes
Create EBS and Attach to EC2 instance 5 minutes
Mount EFS on EC2 6 minutes
AMI - Install Apache Tomcat on EC2 11 minutes
Create and Launch from AMI 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Compute Services – Mastering EC2 30 minutes
EC2 Basics & Key Management 10 minutes
Launching & Configuring EC2 Instances 10 minutes
Storage & Images for EC2 10 minutes

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

9 videos Total 64 minutes

Introduction to Auto Scaling and ELB 7 minutes
Auto Scaling Groups 4 minutes
Auto Scaling with EC2 5 minutes
Auto Scaling with EC2 Continued 8 minutes
Auto Scaling with EC2 - Hands On 6 minutes
AWS Load Balancer 10 minutes
Amazon VPC 6 minutes
AWS VPC Hands On Lab 13 minutes
AWS VPC Service Explore 7 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Scaling & Networking in AWS 30 minutes
Auto Scaling Foundations 10 minutes
Auto Scaling Deep Dive 10 minutes
Load Balancing & Virtual Networking 10 minutes

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

14 videos Total 104 minutes

Introduction to Storage on AWS 3 minutes
About AWS S3 - Object Storage 3 minutes
Advantage and Use Case of AWS S3 7 minutes
Basic Concepts of AWS S3 5 minutes
Data Consistency 11 minutes
Encryption and Access Control 13 minutes
Lifecycle Rules 8 minutes
Create Bucket 7 minutes
My Learner Bucket 9 minutes
Edit Bucket Versioning 11 minutes
Completion Report Destination 12 minutes
Create Life Cycle Rules 10 minutes
General Configuration 5 minutes
Delete Function 2 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

AWS Storage & Object Management 30 minutes
Storage Basics & S3 Concepts 10 minutes
Security, Lifecycle & Bucket Management 10 minutes
Advanced Bucket Operations 10 minutes

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

9 videos Total 64 minutes

Amazon Database Service 2 minutes
Amazon Aurora 11 minutes
MYSQL Download and Installation 3 minutes
Working on Workbench 6 minutes
DB Cluster Identifier 8 minutes
Create Table 14 minutes
AWS CloudFormation 6 minutes
Create a Key Pair 9 minutes
Uploading File 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Databases & Serverless Architecture 30 minutes
AWS Database Foundations 10 minutes
Working with MySQL 10 minutes
Infrastructure as Code & Serverless Essentials 10 minutes

This module covers advanced compute models using AWS Lambda, ECS Fargate, Cognito authentication workflows, AWS SAM deployments, and exam preparation strategies for certification success.