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AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

Design secure, resilient, high-performing and cost-optimised architectures on AWS.

  • Prepares you for AWS certification
  • English
  • Updated September 2026
Duration40 hours
CreditHands-on labs
Curriculum5 modules · 30 lessons
Next batch6 Nov 2026
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Guided hands-on labs
Recordings of every session
Practice question bank
Full-length mock exams
Architecture case studies

About this course

Design real architectures on AWS through guided labs and case studies. Each module follows one exam domain and ends with scenario questions in the style of the exam.

What you'll learn

  • Design secure access and workloads
  • Build resilient, highly available systems
  • Choose high-performing compute, storage and databases
  • Optimise architectures for cost

Skills you'll gain

Resilient architectureHigh-performing designSecure applicationsCost optimisationVPC networkingIAM

Who this course is for

  • Cloud and systems engineers
  • Developers moving into architecture
  • Cloud Practitioner holders ready for the next step

Prerequisites

  • Recommended: one year of hands-on AWS experience

Training options

Live Virtual Classroom

Preferred
  • Flexi Pass: reschedule your batch within the first 90 days
  • Live, instructor-led classes by certified practitioners
  • Every session recorded for revision
  • Learner support on email, phone and WhatsApp
  • Mock exams mapped to the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam outline
Batch starting from: 6th Nov, Weekday evening Class View all schedules

Classroom Training

In-person training in your city or at your office

  • Face-to-face training with a certified instructor
  • Public batches in major cities or a private batch at your office
  • Printed workbook, practice tests and exam guidance
  • Flexible group pricing for teams
  • Learner support until you pass

Curriculum

5 modules · 30 lessons · 40 hours of instruction

M1 Design secure architecturesIdentity, access and data protection. 30% of exam 8 lessons · 10 h
  • IAM and multi-account
  • Network security
  • Encryption
M2 Design resilient architecturesHigh availability and fault tolerance. 26% of exam 7 lessons · 10 h
  • Multi-AZ and multi-region
  • Decoupling with queues
  • Backup and recovery
M3 Design high-performing architecturesCompute, storage, database and network performance. 24% of exam 7 lessons · 10 h
  • Scaling compute
  • Storage and caching
  • Database selection
M4 Design cost-optimised architecturesCost-aware design decisions. 20% of exam 5 lessons · 6 h
  • Pricing models
  • Right-sizing
  • Storage tiers
M5 Mock examsFull simulations and review. 3 lessons · 4 h
  • Timed mock exams
  • Scenario walkthroughs

The certification exam

Exam domain weighting

  • Design secure architectures30%
  • Design resilient architectures26%
  • Design high-performing architectures24%
  • Design cost-optimised architectures20%

Weights follow the certification body's published exam outline. Confirm the current version on the official site before you book.

EXAM DETAILS
Credential
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Awarded by
AWS
Exam code
SAA-C03
Practice
3 full-length mock exams in this course

Ways to learn

Live online

Instructor-led classes in small batches, with every session recorded.

Corporate batch

A private batch for your team, on your dates and time zone.

Self-paced + mentor

Study on your schedule with the recordings and weekly mentor check-ins.

Upcoming batches

All times are shown in the schedule. Batch sizes are capped.

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Weekday evening · Live onlineMon–Thu · 19:00–21:306 Nov – 11 Dec 2026
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Your instructor

Tammy Minder

Lead instructor · PMP, PMI-ACP · 15 years

Tammy Minder is an experienced PMP instructor and project management professional with extensive experience in project management, training, and professional development. She is a PMI Authorized Training Partner Instructor and specializes in helping professionals prepare for the PMP certification exam.

Frequently asked questions

Q01Do I need Cloud Practitioner first?
It is not required, but it helps if you are new to AWS. Hands-on experience matters more than a prior certification.
Q02Are labs included?
Yes. Guided labs run alongside every module.

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