Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Specialization

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Instructor: Tom Carpenter

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6 course series

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete

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Flexible schedule

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6 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

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

This specialization provides comprehensive preparation for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification and equips learners with the cloud architecture skills demanded by today's AWS-powered organizations. Spanning six modular courses and approximately 23 hours of expert video instruction, the specialization covers all exam domains: Design Secure Architectures, Design Resilient Architectures, Design High-Performing Architectures, and Design Cost-Optimized Architectures.

Applied Learning Project

Learners benefit by gaining hands-on understanding of core AWS services across compute, storage, networking, security, databases, and application deployment, skills directly applicable to roles such as cloud architect, solutions architect, DevOps engineer, and cloud administrator. The specialization follows the logical progression a solutions architect follows when designing on AWS. By the end of this specialization, learners will be able to design, implement, and evaluate AWS architectures that are secure, resilient, high-performing, and cost-optimized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Basic networking and IT fundamentals; cloud computing awareness recommended to begin the course. The courses will increase difficulty as the concepts build.

It is recommended that you take the courses in order, as the concepts build and you need the prior knowledge to be successful in the later courses.

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification validates your ability to design and deploy scalable, highly available, and cost-efficient systems on Amazon Web Services, which is the dominant cloud platform in enterprise IT today. Holding this credential signals to employers that you can architect real-world cloud infrastructure, covering networking, storage, compute, databases, and security. These skills make you a strong candidate for roles like cloud engineer, solutions architect, or DevOps engineer. Because AWS cloud skills are in high demand and command premium salaries, this certification is widely considered one of the highest-ROI credentials in IT, often accelerating both job placement and pay increases.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Specialization

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Specialization

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Specialization - 6 course series

AWS Foundations & Cloud Architecture

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AWS Storage & Virtual Private Cloud

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AWS Compute Services & IAM

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AWS Security, Auto Scaling, & Networking

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AWS Application Services & Database Design

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AWS Additional Services & Operational Excellence

What you'll learn

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Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Specialization

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Specialization

What you'll learn

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See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

What you'll learn

What you'll learn

What you'll learn

What you'll learn

What you'll learn

Earn a career certificate

Instructor

Offered by

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

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