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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Specialization

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Specialization

AWS (SAA-C03) - The Path of an Architect.

Learn more about AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification and What it Can Do for You

Tom  Carpenter

Instructor: Tom Carpenter

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to design secure and resilient AWS architectures using core services including EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, and IAM with appropriate access controls

  • How to evaluate AWS architectures against the Well-Architected Framework pillars to ensure security, performance efficiency, and cost optimization

  • How to implement high-performing and scalable cloud solutions using auto scaling, database optimization, and application deployment services

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Specialization - 6 course series

AWS Foundations & Cloud Architecture

AWS Foundations & Cloud Architecture

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to explain AWS cloud computing concepts, service models, and the AWS infrastructure including regions, availability zones, and edge locations

  • How to navigate the AWS Management Console and use the AWS CLI to interact with core AWS services

  • How to identify and describe the primary AWS service categories and their roles in cloud solution design

Skills you'll gain

Category: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Solution Architecture
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Infrastructure Architecture
Category: Cloud Security
Category: AWS CloudFormation
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Cloud Deployment
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Software As A Service
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Category: Amazon S3
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
AWS Storage & Virtual Private Cloud

AWS Storage & Virtual Private Cloud

Course 2, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to configure Amazon S3 including storage classes, lifecycle policies, encryption, and access control for different data management scenarios

  • How to select and implement appropriate AWS block and file storage solutions including EBS volumes, EFS file systems, and S3 Glacier for archival

  • How to design and implement multi-tier VPC architectures with public and private subnets, routing, internet gateways, and security controls

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Virtual Networking
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: File Systems
Category: Amazon S3
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Network Routing
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Data Store
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Data Storage
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Data Security
Category: AWS CloudFormation
Category: Security Controls
Category: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
AWS Compute Services & IAM

AWS Compute Services & IAM

Course 3, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to design and deploy EC2 instances using appropriate instance types, AMIs, and purchasing options for performance and cost optimization

  • How to configure elastic load balancers and implement EC2 management strategies including patching, monitoring, and lifecycle management

  • How to implement IAM users, groups, roles, and policies to enforce least privilege access control across AWS resources

Skills you'll gain

Category: Load Balancing
Category: Cloud Deployment
Category: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: AWS CloudFormation
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: User Accounts
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: User Provisioning
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Scalability
Category: Cloud Development
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Security
AWS Security, Auto Scaling, & Networking

AWS Security, Auto Scaling, & Networking

Course 4, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to implement IAM best practices including Control Tower governance, Service Control Policies, and CloudTrail for multi-account AWS environments

  • How to configure EC2 Auto Scaling groups and scaling policies to maintain application availability and optimize cost under variable load

  • How to design advanced AWS network architectures using Route 53, CloudFront, and Direct Connect for performance and hybrid connectivity

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Services
Category: Network Security
Category: User Provisioning
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Category: Infrastructure Architecture
Category: AWS CloudFormation
Category: User Accounts
Category: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Network Planning And Design
AWS Application Services & Database Design

AWS Application Services & Database Design

Course 5, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to deploy applications on AWS using managed services including Elastic Beanstalk, CloudFormation, and Lambda for serverless workloads

  • How to design and deploy relational databases using Amazon RDS and Aurora with appropriate replication, backup, and failover configurations

  • How to select and implement NoSQL and caching solutions including DynamoDB and ElastiCache for high-performance application architectures

Skills you'll gain

Category: Database Architecture and Administration
Category: Data Architecture
Category: Cloud Development
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Serverless Computing
Category: Amazon DynamoDB
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Data Infrastructure
Category: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Databases
Category: Cloud Deployment
Category: Database Administration
Category: AWS CloudFormation
Category: Database Design
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Database Management
AWS Additional Services & Operational Excellence

AWS Additional Services & Operational Excellence

Course 6, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to identify and select additional AWS services for analytics, messaging, machine learning, and migration use cases

  • How to apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework's five pillars to evaluate and improve cloud architectures

  • How to optimize AWS architectures for operational excellence including automation, observability, and continuous improvement

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Microservices
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Amazon S3
Category: AWS Kinesis
Category: Amazon Redshift
Category: Solution Architecture
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Cloud Development
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Systems Architecture
Category: AWS CloudFormation
Category: Security Controls
Category: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

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