Resources to help you prepare for AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
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Jenna Seybold
Amazon Employee
Published Jul 29, 2024
Last Modified Aug 21, 2024
Validate your skills and knowledge in designing cost and performance optimized solutions. This is an ideal starting point for candidates with AWS Cloud or strong on-premises IT experience. This exam does not require deep hands-on coding experience, although familiarity with basic programming concepts would be an advantage.
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The recommended experience prior to taking this exam is at least 1 year of hands-on experience designing cloud solutions that use AWS services. However, candidates with 1-3 years of IT experience have been able to prepare for and earn this certification as a starting point on their AWS Cloud learning and certification journey.
This certification ranks among the top 10 certifications of 2023 in Skillsoft’s IT Skills and Salary Report. Certified individuals report increased confidence as a result of earning this industry-recognized certification and increased credibility with technical IT/cloud colleagues and customers.
Go from start to certified. Follow our 4-step Exam Prep Plan on AWS Skill Builder, our online learning center, so you can approach exam day with confidence.
Step 1: Get to know the exam with exam- style questions
- Review the exam guide.
- Take the AWS Certification Official Practice Question Set to understand exam- style questions
- Take the AWS Certification Official Pretest to identify gaps in your knowledge.
Step 2: Refresh your AWS Knowledge and skills
- Enroll in digital courses where you need to fill gaps in knowledge and skills, practice with AWS Builder Labs, AWS Cloud Quest and AWS Jam.
Step 3: Review and practice for your exam
- Enroll in an Exam Prep course. The Enhanced Exam Prep courses include additional labs, exam-style questions, and flashcards.
Step 4: Assess your exam readiness
Exact materials vary by the certification exam. Some materials require an AWS Skill Builder subscription.
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