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Course Outline

Module 1: Exam Blueprint & Preparation Strategy

  • An overview of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam domains and their respective weightings
  • Structuring a study plan, selecting resources, and applying time-boxing techniques for focused preparation
  • Strategic test-taking tips, including interpreting scenarios, filtering out incorrect options, and managing time effectively

Module 2: Designing Resilient Architectures

  • Creating multi-AZ and multi-region architectures to ensure high availability
  • Understanding failure modes, defining recovery objectives (RTO/RPO), and implementing automated recovery patterns
  • Practical scenario: Building a fault-tolerant web application

Module 3: Designing High-Performing Architectures

  • Selecting appropriate compute and storage services (EC2, Lambda, EBS, S3, EFS) to optimize performance and scalability
  • Utilizing caching, CDNs (CloudFront), and optimizing database performance patterns
  • Practical scenario: Designing solutions for scale and low latency

Module 4: Securing Applications and Architectures

  • Best practices for Identity and Access Management, including IAM roles, policies, and STS
  • Implementing network security (VPC, subnets, security groups, NACLs) and encryption strategies using KMS
  • Practical scenario: Hardening an application stack from end to end

Module 5: Cost Optimization & Operational Excellence

  • Techniques for cost optimization, such as right-sizing resources, utilizing savings plans, and applying lifecycle policies
  • Achieving operational excellence through monitoring, logging, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and automation
  • Practical scenario: Establishing cost controls and developing operational runbooks

Module 6: Integration, Databases & Migration Patterns

  • Selecting managed services for data and integration (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, EventBridge)
  • Exploring data migration and hybrid connectivity patterns (DMS, DataSync, Direct Connect, VPN)
  • Case study analysis: Choosing the appropriate data architecture to meet specific business requirements

Module 7: Practice Exams & Question Walkthroughs

  • A timed practice examination covering all major domains
  • In-depth review of selected questions and identification of common pitfalls
  • Personalized feedback and actionable next steps for continued study

Module 8: Capstone Design Workshop

  • Collaborative exercise: Designing a complete solution for a representative enterprise use case
  • Developing architecture diagrams, justifying service selections, and presenting trade-off analyses
  • Peer review and instructor critique aligned with Well-Architected principles

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of cloud fundamentals and networking principles
  • Practical experience working with core AWS services (compute, storage, and networking)
  • Basic knowledge of security principles and IAM concepts

Target Audience

  • Cloud engineers aiming to pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam
  • Solutions architects looking for structured exam practice and review
  • Technical leads and consultants seeking to validate their cloud design expertise
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