AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Online Certification Course from Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions
Program Description
Experienced in deploying and managing Amazon EC2 instances, implementing Auto Scaling solutions, and securing and optimizing compute resources for performance and cost efficiency. Skilled in managing AWS storage services, including Amazon S3, Glacier, and EFS, to support scalable and reliable data storage requirements. Proficient in designing and configuring VPCs, subnets, security groups, and advanced networking components to ensure secure and efficient cloud architectures. Experienced in launching, administering, and monitoring AWS database services such as Amazon RDS, Redshift, and DynamoDB. Strong background in implementing and managing IAM roles, policies, and security credentials to enforce least-privilege access and maintain compliance. Adept at using AWS CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and AWS Config for monitoring, logging, auditing, and governance. Skilled in configuring Route 53 and CloudFront to deliver highly available DNS and content delivery solutions. Experienced in building data ingestion, transformation, and analytics pipelines using AWS services such as Kinesis and Lake Formation, while designing resilient, high-performing, and scalable cloud infrastructures that support business-critical applications.
This course discloses the concepts and skills required to appear for the AWS SAA-C03 exam. It covers all exam objectives and offers various learning tools, including practice tests, flashcards, and access to an online interactive environment. By enrolling, you'll gain the confidence to design secure, high-performing, and cost-optimized solutions on the AWS cloud, launching a successful career as a sought-after Solutions Architect.
This program covers the following key areas and topics:
- Identify key, useful resources and materials that require studying in order to pass the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam
- Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS
- Compute Services
- AWS Storage
- Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
- Database Services
- Authentication and Authorization—AWS Identity and Access Management
- CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and AWS Config
- The Domain Name System and Network Routing: Amazon Route 53 and Amazon CloudFront
- Data Ingestion, Transformation, and Analytics
- Resilient Architectures
- High-Performing Architectures
- Secure Architectures
- Cost-Optimized Architectures
As part of this program, Learners will complete the following hands-on labs and activities:
- Creating a Custom AWS VPC
- Creating a Subnet within a VPC
- Creating an AMI from an EC2 Launched Instance
- Enabling CloudTrail
- Attaching Amazon EBS to an Instance
- Creating an Amazon S3 Bucket
- Creating a Glacier Vault
- Using Amazon EC2
- Creating a CloudWatch Alarm
- Creating an Amazon SNS Topic
- Enabling Long Polling in Amazon SQS from the AWS Management Console
- Publishing a Message
- Creating an SQS Queue
- Creating an IAM Role
- Creating an Amazon S3 Bucket
- Creating an Encrypted Amazon EBS Volume
- Creating an Amazon Redshift Cluster
- Implementing Virtual Networks
- Creating a Security Group
- Using AWS Command Line Interface
- Creating a Stack
- Creating a Cloud
- Watch Dashboard and Adding a Metric to It
- Creating a Health Check
- Creating an IAM Group
- Enabling and Disabling GuardDuty
- Creating a Linux Instance
- Creating an Apache Web Server
- Creating a VPC
- Creating a Subnet
Certification Opportunities
After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.
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Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity
Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.
Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Program Details
- Mobile-Ready
- National Certification Opportunity
- All Textbooks & Materials
- Laptops Available
- 24/7 Learner Support
- Certificate of Completion
- Externship Opportunity
