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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Module 1: Exam Blueprint & Preparation Methodology

  • Detailed look at the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam domains and their respective weightings
  • Structuring a study plan, selecting resources, and utilizing timeboxing for concentrated learning
  • Effective test strategies: interpreting scenarios, removing incorrect options, and managing time efficiently

Module 2: Engineering Resilient Architectures

  • Constructing multi-AZ and multi-region architectures to ensure high availability
  • Understanding failure modes, recovery targets (RTO/RPO), and implementing automated recovery patterns
  • Practical scenario: Building a fault-tolerant web application

Module 3: Building High-Performance Architectures

  • Selecting optimal compute and storage services for performance and scalability (EC2, Lambda, EBS, S3, EFS)
  • Implementing caching, CDN (CloudFront), and enhancing database performance patterns
  • Practical scenario: Designing systems for scale and minimal latency

Module 4: Securing Applications and Architectures

  • Best practices for identity and access management (IAM, roles, policies, STS)
  • Network security (VPC, subnets, security groups, NACLs) and encryption strategies (KMS)
  • Practical scenario: Securing an application stack from end to end

Module 5: Cost-Optimized & Operationally Excellent Architectures

  • Techniques for cost optimization: right-sizing, leveraging savings plans, and lifecycle policies
  • Operational excellence: monitoring, logging, utilizing CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and automation
  • Practical scenario: Enforcing cost controls and developing operational runbooks

Module 6: Integration, Databases, and Migration Patterns

  • Selecting managed services for data and integration (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, EventBridge)
  • Data migration strategies and hybrid connectivity patterns (DMS, DataSync, Direct Connect, VPN)
  • Case study: Choosing the appropriate data architecture to meet specific business needs

Module 7: Mock Exams and Question Analysis

  • Timed practice assessment covering all exam domains
  • In-depth analysis of specific questions and common mistakes to avoid
  • Personalized feedback and actionable items for continued study

Module 8: Capstone Design Intensive

  • Collaborative exercise: Designing a comprehensive solution for a representative enterprise use case
  • Developing architecture diagrams, defending service selections, and articulating trade-offs
  • Peer evaluation and instructor feedback aligned with Well-Architected principles

Wrap-up and Future Actions

Requirements

  • Solid grasp of cloud computing fundamentals and networking principles
  • Direct hands-on exposure to core AWS services, including compute, storage, and networking
  • Basic proficiency in security frameworks and IAM concepts

Target Audience

  • Cloud engineers aiming to certify as AWS Certified Solutions Architects
  • Solutions architects looking for organized exam rehearsal opportunities
  • Technical leaders and consultants seeking to validate their cloud design competencies

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