AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate: Build Cloud Solutions

What you will learn:

Design highly available, cost-effective, and scalable AWS systems using core services like EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC, aligning with the Well-Architected Framework.
Secure AWS resources using IAM, Organizations, and Directory Services, implementing best practices for enhanced security.
Develop flexible compute solutions leveraging EC2, Auto Scaling, ECS, Lambda, and Elastic Beanstalk, choosing optimal instance types for workloads.
Create secure network infrastructures incorporating VPCs, subnets, routing, gateways, VPN, Direct Connect, security groups, and network ACLs.
Design scalable storage solutions using S3, EBS, EFS, and Glacier, adapting to varying data access patterns and performance requirements.
Build fault-tolerant systems using Route 53, ELB, CloudFront, and Aurora, incorporating robust disaster recovery plans.

Description

Transform your IT career with our in-depth AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate training. This comprehensive course empowers you to design and implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS), regardless of your experience level.

Delve into core AWS services, architectural best practices, and practical hands-on exercises. Learn to create highly available and fault-tolerant systems, optimize for cost-efficiency, and ensure compliance with the AWS Well-Architected Framework. We cover compute, storage, databases, networking, security, and serverless technologies in detail. You'll learn to select the right AWS services and features to build efficient cloud architectures.

Key skills you'll acquire:

Mastering VPC design for secure and scalable networks
Choosing optimal data storage solutions (S3, EBS, EFS)
Building resilient applications with EC2, Auto Scaling, and Elastic Load Balancing
Leveraging managed database services (RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora)
Implementing robust security using IAM and identity management best practices
Designing serverless architectures with Lambda and API Gateway
Optimizing performance with CloudFront and ElastiCache caching strategies
Creating decoupled systems using SQS, SNS, and EventBridge

This course isn't just theory; we'll walk you through real-world scenarios, helping you translate business needs into robust technical solutions. You'll also receive valuable exam preparation, including techniques, key concept reviews, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Become proficient in cloud architecture design, cloud migration strategies, and application optimization for peak performance and cost savings. Whether your aim is to pass the certification exam, advance your career, or modernize your organization's IT infrastructure, this course provides a solid foundation for success in the dynamic world of AWS.

Start your cloud computing journey today!

Curriculum

Introduction

This introductory section lays the groundwork for your AWS journey. You'll receive a comprehensive overview of AWS services (split into three parts for clarity), setting the stage for understanding the interconnectedness of various AWS components. Additionally, the section guides you through creating your free AWS account and navigating the application process for the Solutions Architect Associate certification exam, even providing information on extra time for ESL learners and potential discounts.

Analytics

Dive deep into AWS's powerful analytics services. This section covers Amazon Athena, AWS Data Exchange, AWS Data Pipeline, Amazon EMR, AWS Glue, Amazon Kinesis, AWS Lake Formation, Amazon MSK, Amazon OpenSearch Service, Amazon QuickSight, and Amazon Redshift. Each service is explained through detailed lectures and practical hands-on demos, allowing you to apply your knowledge immediately.

Application Integration

Learn how to seamlessly integrate applications using a range of AWS services. This section explores Amazon AppFlow, AWS AppSync, Amazon EventBridge, Amazon MQ, Amazon SNS, Amazon SQS, and AWS Step Functions. Each topic is thoroughly covered, complemented by illustrative hands-on demos for a practical understanding.

AWS Cost Management

Gain control of your cloud spending. This section focuses on effectively managing AWS costs using tools like AWS Budgets, AWS Cost and Usage Report, AWS Cost Explorer, and Savings Plans. Hands-on demos ensure you'll be confident in applying these crucial cost-saving strategies.

Compute

Master compute services fundamental to AWS architecture. This section provides in-depth coverage of AWS Batch, Amazon EC2, Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Outposts, AWS Serverless Application Repository, and AWS Wavelength. Hands-on demos illustrate the practical application of each service.

Containers

Learn how to manage and deploy containers efficiently. This section covers Amazon ECS Anywhere, Amazon ECR, Amazon ECS, and Amazon EKS. Through lectures and hands-on demonstrations, you'll learn to build and deploy containerized applications effectively.

Database

Explore the diverse options for database management on AWS. This section details Amazon Aurora, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Neptune, and Amazon RDS. Each service is thoroughly explained, and practical hands-on experience is provided through accompanying demonstrations.

Developer Tools

This section introduces you to AWS X-Ray, a crucial tool for monitoring and troubleshooting your applications. You'll learn how to leverage X-Ray for performance optimization and identifying bottlenecks.

Front-End Web and Mobile

Develop robust front-end solutions for web and mobile applications. This section focuses on AWS Amplify, Amazon API Gateway, and AWS Device Farm, guiding you through practical implementations with hands-on exercises.

Machine Learning

This section introduces you to several AWS Machine Learning services. Learn about Amazon Comprehend, Amazon Kendra, Amazon Lex, Amazon Polly, Amazon Rekognition, Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Textract, Amazon Transcribe, and Amazon Translate, preparing you for integrating AI into your applications.

Management and Governance

Learn to effectively manage and govern your AWS environment. This section covers an extensive array of management and governance tools and services, including AWS Auto Scaling, Application Auto Scaling, AWS CloudTrail, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CLI, AWS Compute Optimizer, AWS Config, AWS Control Tower, AWS Health Dashboard, AWS License Manager, Amazon Managed Grafana, Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, AWS Management Console, AWS Organizations, AWS Proton, AWS Service Catalog, AWS Systems Manager, AWS Trusted Advisor, and AWS Well-Architected Tool. Numerous hands-on exercises ensure practical understanding.

Migration and Transfer

This section covers strategies and tools for migrating your existing infrastructure to AWS. You'll learn about AWS Application Discovery Service, AWS Application Migration Service, AWS Database Migration Service, AWS Migration Hub, AWS Snow Family, and AWS Transfer Family.

Networking and Content Delivery

Master networking and content delivery on AWS. This section covers AWS Client VPN, AWS Site-to-Site VPN, Amazon CloudFront, AWS Direct Connect, Elastic Load Balancing, AWS Global Accelerator, Amazon Route 53, and Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). Hands-on demos reinforce key concepts.

Security, Identity, and Compliance

Build secure and compliant AWS environments. This section addresses crucial security topics including AWS Artifact, AWS Audit Manager, AWS Certificate Manager, AWS CloudHSM, Amazon Cognito, Amazon Detective, AWS Directory Service, AWS Firewall Manager, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS IAM Identity Center, AWS Identity and Access Management, Amazon Inspector, AWS Key Management Service, Amazon Macie, AWS Network Firewall, AWS Resource Access Manager, AWS Secrets Manager, AWS Security Hub, AWS Shield, and AWS Web Application Firewall. Hands-on labs will solidify your skills.

Serverless

Explore the power of serverless computing. This section covers AWS Fargate and AWS Lambda, offering a practical approach to serverless architecture through hands-on demonstrations.

Storage

Master different AWS storage options. This section provides comprehensive coverage of AWS Backup, Amazon EBS, Amazon EFS, Amazon FSx, Amazon S3, and AWS Storage Gateway, coupled with practical hands-on exercises.