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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Welcome to Our AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training

AWS Solutions Architect Training is your ideal starting point to master designing secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS).

As businesses rapidly adopt cloud technologies, the need for certified AWS cloud architects has never been higher. This course is designed to help you gain real-world skills and the confidence to build and manage AWS environments effectively.

Why Choose This AWS Course?

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) is a globally recognized certification tailored for IT professionals aiming to:

  • Build scalable and secure AWS applications
  • Plan and implement resilient cloud architectures
  • Advance their careers in cloud computing, DevOps, or IT consulting

To understand the scope and benefits of this credential, you can learn more about the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification on the official AWS website. 

What You’ll Learn

This training covers the core architectural principles of AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training, including:

  • Designing for failure, elasticity, and high availability
  • Decoupling components for better scalability
  • Choosing appropriate AWS services like EC2, S3, IAM, and Lambda
  • Optimizing architecture for performance and cost-efficiency

Each topic is explained using a mix of theory, hands-on projects, and real-world labs. By the end of this AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training, you’ll be prepared not only to pass the AWS SAA-C03 exam but also to design secure and production-ready cloud-native solutions.

Who Should Enroll?

This AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training is ideal for professionals who:

  • Have hands-on experience working with distributed systems on AWS
  • Are pursuing roles in Cloud Architecture, DevOps, or IT Consulting
  • Want to align AWS cloud architecture decisions with business goals

What AWS Services Are Covered?

Throughout this AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training, you’ll gain practical experience in key AWS services that are essential for cloud architecture design:

  • Compute: EC2, Lambda
  • Storage: S3
  • Databases: RDS
  • Security: IAM
  • Networking: VPC, Route 53
  • CDN & Automation: CloudFront, CloudFormation

This course focuses on real-world architecture use cases, helping you gain the confidence to design and manage scalable cloud solutions on AWS.

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Who Should Enroll in AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training?

This AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training is tailored for IT professionals, cloud engineers, and aspiring cloud architects aiming to build a strong foundation in AWS cloud architecture. Whether you’re moving into the cloud or enhancing your existing skills, this AWS certification course is ideal for the following roles:

  • Solutions Architects who want to validate or deepen their AWS cloud knowledge
  • Cloud Engineers and DevOps Professionals responsible for designing and deploying scalable cloud applications
  • System Administrators transitioning from on-premise infrastructure to AWS cloud platforms
  • Software Developers looking to build, deploy, and scale cloud-native applications on AWS
  • Networking Engineers and IT Professionals pursuing AWS certification and career growth
  • Freelancers and Cloud Consultants offering cloud architecture and deployment solutions to clients
  • Students or Fresh Graduates with basic IT knowledge who wish to enter the cloud computing industry

If your goal is to build secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on AWS and earn an industry-recognized certification, then this course is the perfect fit for you.

What You’ll Learn in AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training

By the end of this AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training (SAA-C03), you will gain the practical skills and in-depth understanding required to confidently design and deploy secure, highly available, and scalable AWS cloud architectures. This course equips you with the ability to:

  • Understand core AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, and Lambda, and how to apply them in real-world cloud solutions
  • Design highly available and fault-tolerant architectures using services like Auto Scaling, ELB, and Route 53
  • Implement secure AWS cloud solutions, including encryption, IAM-based access control, and network segmentation
  • Select appropriate AWS compute, storage, and database services based on application-specific requirements
  • Optimize cloud architectures for cost-efficiency, scalability, and performance
  • Apply AWS architectural best practices to real-world cloud deployment scenarios
  • Develop secure identity and access strategies using IAM policies, federated access, and roles
  • Leverage AWS automation tools like AWS CLI, SDKs, and CloudFormation for streamlined provisioning
  • Monitor and audit AWS environments using tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and logging services
  • Prepare effectively for the AWS SAA-C03 exam with practical labs, real-world case studies, and guided projects

This course aligns with industry standards and best practices, including the AWS Well-Architected Framework, which helps ensure your cloud solutions are reliable, secure, and cost-effective.

Pre-requisites for AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training (SAA-C03)

The AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification is an associate-level credential with no mandatory prerequisites. It is ideal for IT professionals, developers, support engineers, or beginners looking to enter the cloud domain.

However, to gain the most value from this AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training, we recommend that you have:

  • Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts such as virtualization, scalability, and distributed systems
  • Familiarity with core AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC
  • General knowledge of networking, storage, and security principles in IT environments

If you’re new to AWS, don’t worry! This course begins with the fundamental building blocks of AWS architecture and gradually progresses to advanced, real-world scenarios. You’ll gain practical experience through hands-on labs, guided projects, and interactive demos.

By the end of this AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training, even beginners will be confident in designing secure, scalable, and resilient AWS solutions aligned with real-world best practices.

Detailed Syllabus for AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training

Our AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training covers the complete SAA-C03 exam syllabus with a focus on real-world implementation. The course is designed by industry experts and offers hands-on labs, live projects, and deep dives into the most critical AWS services. Below is the module-wise breakdown of what you’ll learn:

  • Cloud Computing basics
  • AWS Global Infrastructure and its business benefits
  • Creating a Free Tier AWS Account, billing, and resource tracking
  • IP Addressing, Subnetting & CIDR
  • OSI Layers, TCP/IP Protocols
  • Network Security fundamentals
  • NAT, Public/Private IPs, and networking tools (Ping, Traceroute)
  • EC2 Architecture and storage
  • Security Groups, AMI, Bootstrap
  • EBS Volumes and Snapshots
  • Vertical Scaling, Placement Groups
  • VPC architecture and routing
  • Internet Gateways, Elastic IPs, ENIs
  • Firewalls: Security Groups and NACLs
  • NAT Instances and VPC Peering
  • Classic, Network, and Application Load Balancers
  • Auto Scaling Groups
  • Launch Configurations and Templates
  • S3 fundamentals and data transfer
  • Permissions, ACLs, and Bucket Policies
  • Data Encryption and Static Website Hosting
  • Object Versioning
  • Storage Classes and Lifecycle Policies
  • Cross-Region Replication (CRR)
  • Domain registration and DNS Record types
  • Hosted Zones: Private vs Public
  • Health checks and Routing policies
  • RDS (SQL), DynamoDB (NoSQL), Redshift (Data Warehousing)
  • Use case selection for each DB service
  • Users, Groups, Roles, and Policies
  • IAM Best Practices for security
  • ECS Cluster, Task, and ECR
  • Kubernetes Architecture overview
  • Provisioning and deploying EKS Clusters
  • AWS App Runner deployments
  • Amazon SQS (Queues)
  • Amazon SNS (Notifications)
  • Amazon CloudWatch and CloudWatch Logs
  • Setup alerts and metrics
  • Architecture and use cases
  • In-memory caching basics
  • Lambda fundamentals
  • Event-driven compute overview

This AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training syllabus is carefully crafted to not only help you clear the SAA-C03 certification but also empower you to design and implement enterprise-grade solutions on AWS. Each module is paired with real-time examples, hands-on labs, and best practices to ensure practical mastery.

Our lab sessions are designed to provide real-world experience with AWS Cloud Architect Program.

All hands-on labs are designed to be completed using the AWS Free Tier, so you can gain real-world cloud skills without incurring any additional costs.

Participants will gain valuable hands-on practice through the following guided labs:

Goal:

Deploy a virtual machine (Linux EC2) with secure SSH access.

Skills Covered:

  • Launching EC2 instance
  • Creating key pairs
  • Configuring security groups

Steps:

  1. Launch EC2 instance (Amazon Linux 2, t2.micro).
  2. Set up key pair for SSH login.
  3. Configure security group to allow port 22.
  4. Connect via SSH from terminal.

Outcome:

Instance running and accessible via SSH.

Real-World Use:

Hosting lightweight applications or backend servers.

Goal:

Create a scalable, fault-tolerant web application.

Skills Covered:

  • Launch Templates
  • Auto Scaling Groups (ASG)
  • Application Load Balancer (ALB)

Steps:

  1. Install Apache/Nginx on two EC2s.
  2. Create Launch Template with user data script.
  3. Create ASG with min=2, max=4.
  4. Attach ALB and test load balancing.

Outcome:

Web app that auto-scales and balances traffic.

Real-World Use:

Hosting production web applications.

Goal:

Serve static content from S3 with public access.

Skills Covered:

  • S3 static website hosting
  • Bucket policies

Steps:

  1. Create unique S3 bucket.
  2. Upload index.html and error.html.
  3. Enable static website hosting.
  4. Apply public read policy.

Outcome:

Publicly accessible static site.

Real-World Use:

Hosting landing pages, resumes, or portfolios.

Goal:

Build a secure VPC network structure.

Skills Covered:

  • Custom VPC creation
  • Subnetting
  • NAT Gateway and Route Tables

Steps:

  1. Create VPC with CIDR 10.0.0.0/16.
  2. Add one public and one private subnet.
  3. Attach IGW and create route table for public subnet.
  4. Launch EC2 in both subnets.
  5. Add NAT Gateway for private subnet internet access.

Outcome:

Public instance is internet-accessible; private is not directly.

Real-World Use:

Enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure.

Goal:

Create a fault-tolerant database.

Skills Covered:

  • Amazon RDS setup
  • Multi-AZ failover
  • Secure database connections

Steps:

  1. Create MySQL RDS with Multi-AZ enabled.
  2. Set up credentials, subnet group, security group.
  3. Connect from EC2 instance using MySQL CLI.

Outcome:

Highly available RDS instance.

Real-World Use:

Production-grade applications needing resilient databases.

Goal:

Enforce least-privilege access in AWS.

Skills Covered:

  • IAM policies
  • IAM roles
  • EC2 role-based access

Steps:

  1. Create IAM user with custom policy for S3 access.
  2. Create IAM role for EC2 with S3 access.
  3. Attach role to EC2 and verify via CLI.

Outcome:

Secure, role-based access without hardcoded credentials.

Real-World Use:

Controlled access in DevOps and automation.

Goal:

Improve global delivery speed for static content.

Skills Covered:

  • Amazon CloudFront
  • Origin Access Identity (OAI)
  • Caching and TTL configuration

Steps:

  1. Create CloudFront distribution for S3 bucket.
  2. Configure caching behavior and OAI.
  3. Access content via CloudFront URL.

Outcome:

Faster content delivery with access control.

Real-World Use:

Global performance boost for media-heavy sites.

Goal:

Track EC2 performance and receive alerts.

Skills Covered:

  • CloudWatch metrics
  • CloudWatch alarms
  • SNS notifications

Steps:

  1. Monitor EC2 CPUUtilization in CloudWatch.
  2. Create alarm for CPU > 70%.
  3. Subscribe to SNS topic for alerts.
  4. Simulate load and trigger alert.

Outcome:

Email/SMS alert when metrics cross threshold.

Real-World Use:

Proactive system monitoring and alerting.

Goal:

Automate archival and deletion of data.

Skills Covered:

  • S3 lifecycle configuration
  • Data archival to Glacier
  • Cost optimization

Steps:

  1. Upload test files to S3.
  2. Create lifecycle rule to move to Glacier after X days.
  3. Optionally set deletion after Y days.

Outcome:

Automated transition and cost savings.

Real-World Use:

Backup management and compliance data handling.

Goal:

Define and launch cloud resources as code.

Skills Covered:

  • Writing CloudFormation templates (YAML)
  • Stack deployment
  • Template updates and deletions

Steps:

  1. Write YAML for EC2, S3, and Security Group.
  2. Deploy via CloudFormation Console.
  3. Modify stack and redeploy changes.

Outcome:

Reusable, version-controlled infrastructure.

Real-World Use:

IaC in DevOps pipelines for consistency and automation.

This AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate training prepares learners for real-world AWS architecture scenarios

Each real-world project is modeled on best practices from AWS architecture guidelines and can be validated using principles from the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

Project 1: Scalable Web Application Architecture with Auto Scaling and Load Balancer

Objective:

Build a resilient, scalable 3-tier architecture for a web app.

Services Used:

  • EC2
  • Application Load Balancer (ALB)
  • Auto Scaling Group
  • RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
  • Route 53
  • IAM
  • CloudWatch

Use Case:

E-commerce or news portal with unpredictable traffic.

Outcome:

Participants will learn how to scale compute instances automatically based on load, manage availability zones, and separate tiers using security groups.

Project 2: Serverless Event-Driven Architecture using Lambda, S3, and SNS

Objective:

Build a serverless image processing system triggered by file uploads.

Services Used:

  • S3
  • Lambda
  • SNS
  • CloudWatch Logs
  • IAM

Use Case:

Image upload site that sends processing alerts.

Outcome:

Students understand how to create event-driven pipelines using S3 triggers, process data with Lambda, and notify stakeholders via SNS.

Project 3: CloudFormation-Based Automated Infrastructure Deployment

Objective:

Automate VPC and multi-tier app deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Services Used:

  • AWS CloudFormation
  • VPC
  • EC2
  • NAT Gateway
  • RDS
  • S3

Use Case:

Reusable infrastructure for development, staging, and production.

Outcome:

Trainees gain experience with JSON/YAML templates, parameterization, and modular stack design — essential for DevOps roles.

Project 4: Secure Multi-Tier Application Architecture with VPC Peering

Objective:

Separate workloads between front-end and backend using network segmentation.

Services Used:

  • VPC
  • Subnets
  • Route Tables
  • VPC Peering
  • Security Groups
  • RDS
  • EC2

Use Case:

Financial services platform requiring data isolation.

Outcome:

Participants will learn how to manage multiple VPCs, apply least-privilege network access, and connect services securely across VPCs.

Project 5: High Availability WordPress Deployment with Aurora and S3 Static Assets

Objective:

Deploy WordPress in an HA architecture with offloaded media storage.

Services Used:

  • EC2
  • ALB
  • Aurora MySQL
  • S3
  • CloudFront
  • Route 53
  • Auto Scaling

Use Case:

Content-driven platforms like blogs or news sites.

Outcome:

Learn real-world deployment patterns with backup & restore, shared storage config, and SSL for production-ready apps.

Project 6: Hybrid Cloud Architecture with Site-to-Site VPN

Objective:

Connect simulated on-prem environment to AWS via VPN.

Services Used:

  • Virtual Private Gateway
  • Customer Gateway
  • VPN Connection
  • EC2
  • Route Tables

Use Case:

Enterprises migrating legacy systems to cloud.

Outcome:

Candidates will configure VPN tunnels, test connectivity, and understand real hybrid workloads — a common enterprise need.

These hands-on AWS projects are carefully designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world implementation. By working on these real-life scenarios, you’ll gain deep insights into cloud architecture, automation, scalability, and security. Whether you’re preparing for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam or enhancing your cloud engineering skills, these projects will help you build confidence and job-ready expertise that employers value.

If you’re considering the AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training (SAA-C03), you may have several questions about the course, exam, and career benefits. This FAQ section covers the most common queries to help you make an informed decision and succeed in your AWS certification journey.

This training is ideal for IT professionals, cloud engineers, developers, and aspiring cloud architects who want to gain hands-on skills in AWS cloud architecture and prepare for the SAA-C03 certification exam.

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect  Certification (SAA-C03) opens doors to roles like:

  • Cloud Solutions Architect
  • AWS Cloud Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Cloud Consultant
  • Systems Administrator (with AWS focus)

These roles are in high demand across startups, MNCs, and government organizations adopting cloud technologies.

Yes, the SAA-C03  Cerification is ideal for those with a basic understanding of IT or networking. It’s the first Associate-Level AWS Certification and a great entry point into cloud architecture roles.

Not mandatory, Basic understanding of scripting (like JSON or YAML for templates) or the AWS CLI is beneficial for automation tasks.

Deep coding knowledge is not required. The focus is more on architectural design and decision-making.

Enroll in training program. It includes:

  • Real AWS labs
  • Projects like website hosting, VPC setup, and failover scenarios
  • Practice with the AWS Free Tier account

The AWS Solutions Architect certification is valid for three years. To recertify, you must pass the latest version of the exam or a higher-level AWS certification before expiration.

The AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification is valid for three years. To recertify, you must pass the latest version of the exam or a higher-level AWS certification before expiration.

Absolutely! It helps:

  • Freelancers to pitch AWS-based solutions
  • Entrepreneurs to architect cost-effective, scalable infrastructure for their startups

While it depends on location and experience, AWS Certified Solutions Architects earn:

  • India: ₹8 – ₹20 LPA
  • US: $100K – $135K

Certification boosts your credibility significantly in job negotiations.

Yes. Our AWS Solutions Architect Training includes theory, hands-on labs, exam-focused projects, and practice tests. Together, they provide the skills and confidence needed to pass the SAA-C03 exam on your first attempt.

We hope this FAQ section has answered your key concerns about the AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training. If you have additional questions or need personalized guidance, feel free to contact CloudTech Solutions. We’re here to help you succeed in your AWS certification journey and cloud career.

For official certification details, including exam pricing, validity, and updates, visit the AWS Certification website.

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Stable internet connection.
Laptop/desktop with Windows/Linux/macOS.
Microphone (for interactive sessions)

All training materials are proprietary. Sharing or distributing course content is strictly prohibited

Live sessions will be held at fixed timings. Sessions will be interactive with Q&A, lab walkthroughs, and real-time demos

Practical labs will be through a browser-based environment — no local setup required

Participants are expected to maintain professional behavior in live sessions and forums

The instructor reserves the right to reschedule sessions in case of unforeseen circumstances, with prior notice

Doubt clearing and mentoring support available via WhatsApp/email/Phone for course-related queries

Training is offered in small groups or on a one-on-one basis. Contact us to learn more

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