Certification preparation
AWS Solutions Architect Associate in Chicago
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Design and deploy AWS solutions
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
Comprehensive AWS certification preparation. Master EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda, and other AWS services. Learn to design resilient, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud architectures.
What you’ll learn
- Explain AWS identity, account controls and architecture choices in a practical work context.
- Make informed choices about resilient compute and network designs.
- Recognize common pitfalls in storage, databases and data protection.
- Connect security, performance and cost trade-offs to a practical action plan.
- Build confidence in architecture review and design case.
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
Recommended learning plan
Learn through a cloud workload, with focused discussions, practical exercises and work you can take away.
- Learning route
- 5 recommended days
- Practical work
- 5 guided activities
- Finish with
- A practical review
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1AWS identity, account controls and architecture choices
What we’ll cover
- AWS identity
- Account controls
- Architecture choices
Put it into practice
Compare two financial scenarios and trace the calculation back to its assumptions and source inputs.
You’ll take away
A checked calculation and decision summary
Day 2Resilient compute and network designs
What we’ll cover
- Resilient compute
- Network designs
Put it into practice
Sketch the environment, walk through a failure or access scenario and explain how the design responds.
You’ll take away
An annotated architecture and operations checklist
Day 3Storage, databases and data protection
What we’ll cover
- Storage
- Databases
- Data protection
Put it into practice
Work through a sample dataset or model, challenge its assumptions and explain what the results do and do not show.
You’ll take away
An analysis with assumptions and quality checks
Day 4Security, performance and cost trade-offs
What we’ll cover
- Security
- Performance
- Cost trade-offs
Put it into practice
Compare two financial scenarios and trace the calculation back to its assumptions and source inputs.
You’ll take away
A checked calculation and decision summary
Day 5Architecture review and design case
What we’ll cover
- Architecture review
- Design case
Put it into practice
Use a cloud workload to work through the options, explain your reasoning and compare approaches with the group.
You’ll take away
A practical worksheet and next-step checklist
Bring it all together
Explain the design, demonstrate the key controls and review reliability and cost trade-offs.
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $899 USD | Not included |
| Classroom | $1,700 USD | Not included |
Awarding-body exam and certification fees are not included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- A laptop and familiarity with basic networking will help. Practical labs may require a separate cloud sandbox.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
Choose your country & monthStarts
- Training location
- Chicago, United States
- Local timezone
- America/Chicago
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Chicago, United States
- Local timezone
- America/Chicago
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Chicago, United States
- Local timezone
- America/Chicago
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Chicago, United States
- Local timezone
- America/Chicago
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Chicago, United States
- Local timezone
- America/Chicago
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Chicago, United States
- Local timezone
- America/Chicago
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of this training?
We offer both online and in-person training options. Online sessions are conducted via Zoom with interactive features, while in-person classes are held at our training centers across the Middle East.
Will I have access to the instructor after the course?
Yes, you will have access to instructor support via email for 30 days after course completion to help with any questions or clarifications.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel or reschedule your enrollment up to 14 days before the course start date for a full refund. Cancellations within 14 days are subject to a 25% cancellation fee.
Is course material included?
Yes, all students receive comprehensive course materials including study guides, practice exams, templates, and access to our online learning portal for 1 year after course completion.
What are the prerequisites for this course?
Prerequisites vary by course level. Generally, foundational courses have no prerequisites, while advanced courses may require prior experience or completion of prerequisite certifications. Check the course details for specific requirements.
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