Course Overview

This course is a structured, chapter-aligned learning path that mirrors the authoritative third edition study guide. It combines conceptual instruction with real-world labs, end-of-module quizzes, and full-length practice exams. You will learn to design resilient, performant, secure, and cost-optimized architectures on AWS while developing the skills examiners expect on the SAA-C02 Associate exam.

Who Should Enroll

• IT professionals preparing for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate (SAA-C02) exam.
• Developers and engineers seeking foundational AWS architecture best practices.
• Cloud practitioners who want hands-on labs aligned with the third edition study guide.
• Technology managers needing to validate AWS architectural knowledge for team planning.

What You’ll Learn

• Design highly available and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.
• Choose appropriate AWS services based on compute, data, security, and cost requirements.
• Implement secure application tiers and networking using IAM, VPC, Subnets, and Security Groups.
• Optimize storage and database solutions for performance, durability, and cost.
• Apply monitoring, logging, and auditing best practices with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config.
• Prepare and succeed on the SAA-C02 exam with proven test-taking strategies and practice exams.

Course Modules (Chapter-Aligned)

1. Introduction & Exam Blueprint — exam domains, weighting, and how to approach question types.
2. AWS Global Infrastructure & Core Services — EC2, S3, IAM, VPC fundamentals and best practices.
3. Designing Resilient Architectures — multi-AZ, autoscaling, load balancing, and fault tolerance.
4. Designing High-Performing Architectures — caching, CDN, RDS/NoSQL tuning, and compute sizing.
5. Fabricating Secure Applications — IAM policies, KMS, encryption, and network security.
6. Cost Optimization & Operational Excellence — Billing, cost allocation, and monitoring strategies.
7. Practice Labs & Real-World Scenarios — guided labs with step-by-step solutions and instructor notes.
8. Mock Exams & Final Review — full timed practice tests with explanations and remediation paths.

Study Materials & Resources

Explore These Valuable Resources.

• Official AWS: Solutions Architect — Associate exam page (domains, exam guide)
• AWS Documentation — service references and hands-on tutorials
• Publisher page for the Study Guide (3rd Edition) / further reading

Exam Tips & Strategy

Develop a study calendar, focus on domain-weighted topics, and practice with timed mock exams. Use elimination methods on multiple-choice questions, read for intent, and flag questions when unsure to return later. Regularly review missed questions to close knowledge gaps. Hands-on labs accelerate retention — aim to practice each service used in sample exam scenarios.

Prerequisites

Basic working knowledge of Linux/Windows, networking concepts, and at least 6 months of practical AWS experience is recommended but not mandatory. Familiarity with core cloud concepts, virtualization, and RESTful APIs will help you move faster through hands-on labs.

Course Format & Assessment

Self-paced video lectures, downloadable slides, interactive labs, quizzes at the end of each module, and full-length timed practice exams. Each assessment includes detailed answer explanations and targeted remediation resources.

Ready to Start?

Enroll now to begin a chapter-by-chapter journey through the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide (3rd Edition) and take the next step toward passing the SAA-C02 exam.