The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification showcases knowledge and skills in AWS technology, across a wide range of AWS services 1. The focus of this certification is on the design of cost and performance optimized solutions, demonstrating a strong understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework 1. Preparing for and attaining this certification will showcase your knowledge and skills in compute, networking, storage, and database AWS services as well as AWS deployment and management services 1. You will also learn how to deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS as well as implement security controls and compliance requirements 1.

To earn this certification, you’ll need to take and pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam (SAA-C03) 1. The exam features a combination of two question formats: multiple choice and multiple response 1. Additional information, such as the exam content outline and passing score, is in the exam guide 1.

This certification can enhance your career profile and earnings and increase your credibility and confidence in stakeholder and customer interactions 1.

Course description

Module 1: Introduction to AWS and Solutions Architecture

1. Overview of AWS
• Introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Key AWS services and global infrastructure
2. Roles and Responsibilities of a Solutions Architect
• Understanding the role of a Solutions Architect
• Collaborating with stakeholders in the architecture process

Module 2: AWS Global Infrastructure

1. Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations
• Overview of AWS regions and availability zones
• Utilizing edge locations for content delivery
2. AWS Global Network
• Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)
• Connecting networks with VPN and Direct Connect
• Advantages of using Direct Connect
• Configuring dedicated network connections
• Executing code in response to network events
• Implementing serverless network automation
• Executing code in response to network events
• Implementing serverless network automation

Module 3: Compute Services

1. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)
• Creating and managing virtual servers
• EC2 instance types and use cases
2. Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service)
• Containerization with Docker and ECS
• Orchestrating containers with ECS

Module 4: Storage Solutions

1. Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service)
• Object storage fundamentals
• S3 features and use cases
2. Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store)
• Block storage options in AWS
• EBS volumes and snapshots

Module 5: Database Services

1. Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service)
• Managed relational databases in the cloud
• Multi-AZ deployments and read replicas
2. Amazon DynamoDB
• NoSQL database service
• Designing and managing DynamoDB tables

Module 6: Networking and Content Delivery

1. Amazon Route 53
• DNS service in AWS
• Managing domain names and routing traffic
2. Amazon CloudFront
• Content delivery and caching
• Integrating CloudFront with other AWS services

Module 7: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

1. IAM Fundamentals
• Managing AWS users, groups, and roles
• Implementing IAM policies and permissions
2. Security Best Practices
• Securing AWS resources using IAM
• Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Module 8: Security and Compliance

1. Amazon Inspector and AWS Config
• Security assessments and compliance monitoring
• Automated compliance checks with AWS Config
2. AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
• Managing encryption keys in AWS
• Integrating KMS with other AWS services

Module 9: Architecting for High Availability and Fault Tolerance

1. Designing Resilient Architectures
• Implementing fault tolerance in AWS
• High availability and disaster recovery strategies
2. Elasticity and Scalability
• Auto Scaling groups
• Designing scalable and elastic architectures

Module 10: Cost Optimization

1. AWS Pricing and Cost Management
• Understanding AWS pricing models
• Cost-effective architecture and resource optimization
2. Monitoring and Logging
• AWS CloudWatch for monitoring
• Logging and analysis with AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config

Module 11: Case Studies and Real-World Scenarios

1. Solving Real-World Problems
• Analyzing case studies of AWS solutions
• Applying architectural best practices to scenarios

Module 12: Exam Preparation and Certification

1. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Exam Overview
• Exam format and objectives
• Tips for exam preparation
2. Hands-On Labs and Practical Exercises
• Guided exercises to reinforce concepts
• Practice exams and quizzes

Additional Considerations:

• Mentorship and Support
• Provide mentorship sessions and support for students throughout the course.
• Hands-On Labs and Projects
• Incorporate practical exercises and real-world projects to reinforce learning.
• Guest Speakers and Industry Insights
• Invite AWS professionals and experts for guest lectures and insights into industry practices.