AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Course fee

Cost: R3 500.00

Deposit: R875.00

Monthly instalments: R875.00 x 3

Study duration: We recommend a total of 30 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1 month.

Skillsoft course access: 12 months

About the course

Course code: C01227

This courses is intended for:

Individuals who perform a solutions architect role and want to validate their ability to design solutions based on the AWS Well-Architected Framework. The certification exam does not require deep hands-on coding experience, although familiarity with basic programming concepts would be an advantage.

Popular career options in the field of cloud computing include:

• Cloud Developer: You’ll build and maintain applications on the AWS platform. This role often requires experience in software development and knowledge of cloud orchestration tools.
• Cloud Architect: You’ll design and implement scalable, cost-efficient, and highly available AWS cloud environments. This role involves technical leadership and working directly with clients.
• DevOps Engineer: You’ll manage the deployment and operations of applications on AWS, focusing on automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Cloud Systems Administrator: You’ll handle the provisioning, installation, configuration, and maintenance of virtual systems and software on AWS.
• Software Development Engineer: You’ll develop software solutions and support AWS services, often working in a team to solve complex problems.

Modules and topics covered:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Architecture & Tools
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Data Storage Services
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Managing S3 Buckets
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Managing Network Infrastructure
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Connectivity & Name Resolution
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Managing EC2 Instances
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Compute & Data Analysis Services
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: App & Coding Services
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Security & Data Privacy
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: AWS Cryptography & PKI
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Identity & Access Management
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Directory Services Authentication
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Network Security Services
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Governance & Automation
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Data Service Availability
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate 2022: Cost Management

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements, but it is recommended that candidates have at least one year of hands-on experience designing available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS; knowledge of AWS services and the ability to identify which services meet a given technical requirement;  and familiarity with deploying and managing applications on AWS.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate.

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Industry endorsed

Industry partner: Amazon

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

• Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
• At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
• Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.

Exam information:

• External industry exam: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03)
• Exam format: A combination of multiple choice and multiple response questions.
• Duration: 130 minutes
• Number of questions: 65
• Passing score: 720 out of 1000
• Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam.
• Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.

Further certification pathways:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Exam booking assistance

Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. College SA also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, and mentoring. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.