AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

In a nutshell

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification is designed for individuals who perform a solutions architect role and want to validate their ability to design secure, high-performing, cost-optimized, and resilient architectures using AWS services.

This course is available as part of a Personal Learning Account (PLA). PLA is an initiative from the Welsh Government which offers people the chance to access free, part-time courses with flexible and convenient learning that fits around their existing lifestyle (subject to eligibility).

This course is for...

... anyone aged 19+, living in Wales, and in employment. The usual salary limit of £34,303 does not apply to this course.

... a wide range of professionals who are involved in designing cloud-based solutions.

... those with at least 1 year of hands-on experience designing cloud solutions using AWS services are recommended

Course content

This course is delivered by virtual classroom. Virtual classrooms are equivalent to face-to-face classroom courses, but delivered in an online environment.

Course Duration: 3 days

The AWS Solutions Architect – Associate certification will enable you to:

• Design Secure Architectures
• Design Resilient Architectures
• Design High-Performing Architectures
• Design Cost-Optimized Architectures

Entry Requirements

While not mandatory, AWS strongly recommends at least 1 year of hands-on experience designing distributed systems on AWS or it's helpful to first complete the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner to build foundational knowledge.

You will need access to internet, a windows computer and webcam/microphone.

Additional information

This course is available as part of a Personal Learning Account (PLA). PLA is an initiative from the Welsh Government which offers people the chance to access free, part-time courses with flexible and convenient learning that fits around their existing lifestyle (subject to eligibility). The PLA programme intends to provide quality career advice and guidance to participants before, during and after their learning.

Prior to being enrolled onto your PLA funded course, a individual learning plan will be discussed with you to ensure that the right learning has been considered.

This will include a general discussion on the following topics:

• formal education or qualifications in related fields
• prior experience within the industry or field
• career aspirations
• dedication of time required
• access to internet, windows computer and webcam/microphone