The AWS Architect Associate course is designed for solutions architects and solution
design engineers who want to learn fundamental skills to architect their IT solutions
on AWS and more.
Overview
In this online training course, you will be taught the fundamental skills to architect your IT solutions on AWS. AWS Architect Associate is a course for system engineers and system developers that will cover how to optimize the AWS Cloud by understanding AWS services and how they fit into cloud-based solutions.
This course can be used to prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam. This course offers enrolment with a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.
What you will learn
- Make architectural decisions based on AWS architectural principles and best practices
- Leverage AWS services to make your infrastructure scalable, reliable, and highly available
- Leverage AWS Managed Services to enable greater flexibility and resiliency in an infrastructure
- Make an AWS-based infrastructure more efficient to increase performance and reduce costs
- Use the Well-Architected Framework to improve architectures with AWS solutions
How you will benefit
- You will be prepared to sit for the AWS Solutions Architect – Associate Exam
- Gain valuable career skills that you can apply immediately
- Increase your earning potential
- Complete your program in three months or less
- Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will receive a digital badge from the University of Waterloo that you can share with your professional network
Syllabus
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I. Course Overview |
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II. The Well Architected Framework and the AWS Global Architecture |
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II. Building a Server-based Architecture in AWS |
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IV. Architecting with Amazon S3 Storage |
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V. Improving Access and Reliability to your AWS Services |
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VI. Building a Server-based Architecture in AWS |
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VII. Migrating, Transferring, and Syncing Data with Amazon S3 |
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VIII. Authentication and Security in AWS |
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IX. Managing and Monitoring in AWS |
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X. Additional Services You Need to Know |
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XI. How to Approach Exam Questions and Course Wrap-Up! |
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Instructor
Raymond Lacoste
Raymond Lacoste is a highly recognized instructor and IT professional who holds the Cisco Sirius Instructor Award. He has authored Cisco Press publications on the Cisco ENARSI and Cisco TSHOOT exams.
Raymond's areas of expertise include Cisco Enterprise networking, Cisco Routing and Switching, Cisco Datacenter Networking, ITIL, and Amazon AWS. He also holds certifications in Cisco CCSI, Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching, Cisco CCNP Enterprise, ITIL Foundations, ITIL Practitioner, ITIL Intermediate, Amazon AWS System Operations, Amazon AWS Architect, Amazon AWS Developer, and CISSP.
In addition to his certifications and experience, Raymond's engaging instruction style makes even the most obscenely complicated or obtuse concepts relatable and understandable. Outside of class, he enjoys dominating both on the golf course and the basketball court.
Requirements
Hardware requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Virtual Labs included with the course
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrolment and available online.
- Study guide
- Virtual labs
- Practice exams
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to complete this course, but it is recommended that you have:
- Completed the GES3067 AWS Cloud Practitioner course
- Working knowledge of distributed systems
- Familiarity with general networking concepts
- Working knowledge of multi-tier architectures
- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts
FAQ
Does this course prepare you for a certification?
Yes, you will be prepared to sit for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam (SAA-C03).
When can I start this course?
This course is open enrolment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.
How long does it take to complete this course?
After you register, you will receive three months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.
What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?
The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.
What kind of support will I receive?
Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.
What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will receive a digital badge from the University of Waterloo that you can share with your professional network.
Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.
How can I get more information about this course?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please contact our customer success team at watspeed@uwaterloo.ca. You can also call us at +1 (519) 888-4773 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered.