AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training

1. Course Information

In our blended hands-on course on AWS Certified Solutions Architect, you will master the art of designing and deploying scalable, fault-tolerant systems. Choose the ideal AWS services for diverse use cases and requirements and get hands-on with designing and implementing AWS networking and storage solutions. Gain expertise in deploying and managing AWS applications, including computing, databases, and serverless architectures. Gear up to clear the AWS Certified Solutions Architect (SAA-C03) exam and become a certified AWS Solutions Architect.

Mode of Training: Instructor-Led Training and On-Demand Learning

Chief Instructor: Dustin Brimberry (Renowned Cloud Architect, Cybersecurity and Architecture Guru, 30+ Years of Experience in Cloud)

Authors of On-Demand Course:

• Mike Meyer ("Alpha Geek", 30+ Years of Experience in IT and Cloud)
• Tom Carpenter (25+ Years of Experience in IT)

Learning Objectives:

• Design and deploy scalable, fault-tolerant systems on AWS
• Select suitable AWS services for specific use cases
• Implement AWS networking and storage solutions
• Manage AWS applications, computing, databases, and serverless architectures
• Prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam

Projects:

• Build High-Availability Architecture: Build and deploy robust applications on AWS technologies and define solutions using architectural design principles.
• Optimize Cost and Resource Management: Analyze infrastructure, suggest cost-saving strategies, and provide implementation guidance throughout the project life cycle.
• Design Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan: Design a robust backup strategy and business continuity plan and learn to design secure access to AWS resources.
• Design Serverless Microservices Architecture: Design a serverless microservices architecture and provide implementation guidance based on best practices.

2. Module 1: Introduction to AWS Architecture Design Principles

Learning Objectives:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of cloud computing and AWS services, including an introduction to architectural design principles, the importance of resilience, high performance, security, and cost optimization in architecture design.

Topics:

• Overview of cloud computing and AWS Services
• Introduction to architectural design principles
• Understanding the importance of resilience, high performance, security, and cost optimization in architecture design

3. Module 2: Designing Resilient Architectures

Learning Objectives:

Develop a foundational understanding of multi-tier architecture, including designing highly available and fault-tolerant architectures, implementing decoupling mechanisms, and choosing resilient storage options using AWS Services.

Topics:

• Introduction to multi-tier architecture
• Designing highly available and fault-tolerant architectures using AWS Services
• Implementing decoupling mechanisms using AWS Services
• Choosing appropriate resilient storage options on AWS

4. Module 3: Designing High-Performance Architectures

Learning Objectives:

Gain proficiency in identifying and selecting elastic and scalable compute solutions, high-performing and scalable storage solutions, high-performing networking solutions, and high-performing database solutions for different workloads on the AWS platform.

Topics:

• Identifying elastic and scalable compute solutions for workloads
• Selecting high-performing and scalable storage solutions for workloads
• Choosing high-performing networking solutions for workloads
• Selecting high-performing database solutions for workloads

5. Module 4: Designing Secure Applications and Architectures

Learning Objectives:

Develop expertise in designing secure access to AWS resources by implementing secure application tiers, selecting appropriate data security options, and applying security best practices and compliance frameworks in AWS architectures.

Topics:

• Designing secure access to AWS resources
• Implementing secure application tiers on AWS
• Selecting appropriate data security options for AWS architectures
• Applying security best practices and compliance frameworks