About the Course
With our mixture of in-depth theory, logical diagrams and hands-on training, you’ll learn how to create real-world solution Architectures on Amazon Web Services – fully preparing you for the AWS Solutions Architect PRO certification exam.
Course Overview
The advanced-level AWS Certified Solutions Architect–Professional program is designed for cloud professionals who wish to grasp intricate architectural concepts and already have a solid understanding of AWS. This course covers the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and highly secure applications on AWS in detail. Participants will explore advanced networking, hybrid architectures, multi-tier applications, cost-optimization strategies, and migrating large-scale systems to the AWS Cloud. By combining theory with intensive hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, this training equips students with the skills needed to design complex cloud solutions that meet enterprise-level requirements.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this training, participants will:
- Gain advanced expertise in designing enterprise-level cloud solutions using AWS.
- Master high availability, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, and hybrid architecture design.
- Learn to migrate and optimize complex workloads, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.
- Develop deep knowledge of advanced networking, security, and automation within AWS.
- Be prepared to lead cloud transformation initiatives and mentor teams on AWS best practices.
- Be fully ready to attempt and pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional exam.
Career Path
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional credential is highly respected worldwide and is ideal for:
- Senior Cloud Architects
- Enterprise Architects
- Cloud Consultants
- Technical Leads and Engineering Managers
This certification is often required for senior-level cloud roles and can lead to leadership positions in architecture, strategy, and innovation. It also builds a strong foundation for advanced specialty certifications, such as:
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
Holding this certification demonstrates top-level cloud expertise and often leads to some of the highest-paying roles in cloud computing. Organizations across finance, healthcare, government, and technology actively seek certified professionals to guide complex cloud transformations and modernization efforts.
Course Outline
Module 1: Exam Overview & Foundations
- Introduction to SAP-C02 Exam
- Target candidate profile and skills
- Exam structure, question types, scoring
- Recap: AWS Well-Architected Framework
Module 2: Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity (Domain 1 – 26%)
- Architecting network connectivity: VPC, Direct Connect, VPN
- Hybrid DNS: Route 53 Resolver, on-prem DNS integration
- VPC segmentation, subnetting, cross-account networking
- Traffic monitoring & flow troubleshooting with AWS tools
- Multi-account environments: AWS Organizations, SCPs, IAM Identity Center
- Security controls: IAM, network security, encryption, AWS security services
- Centralized logging & audit: cross-account event strategy
Module 3: Design for New Solutions (Domain 2 – 29%)
- Designing application architectures with IaC (CloudFormation, AWS CDK)
- CI/CD & deployment strategies: blue/green, rolling, canary
- Change management with Systems Manager (SSM)
- Security for new solutions: authentication, authorization, encryption
- High-scale architecture: compute selection (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda)
- Data storage architectures: S3, EFS, FSx, databases
- Integration & messaging: SQS, SNS, EventBridge
Module 4: Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions (Domain 3 – 25%)
- Operational excellence: monitoring, logging, alerting, automated remediation
- Deployment pipelines & updates: CI/CD, rollback strategies
- Disaster recovery & resilience improvements: DR planning, RTO/RPO, self-healing architectures
Module 5: Accelerate Workload Migration & Modernization (Domain 4 – 20%)
- Migration planning: assessing applications, portfolio assessment, 6Rs/7Rs strategies
- Data transfer & migration services: Migration Hub, SMS, DMS
- Modernization strategies: microservices, containers, serverless architectures
- Security and performance considerations for migrated workloads
Module 6: Cost Control & Optimization (Domain 5 – 10%)
- Designing cost-efficient architectures: budgeting, cost governance, tagging strategies
- Right-sizing resources: compute, storage, database optimization
- Cost monitoring: AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets, cost alerts
- Continuous cost review and optimization
Module 7: Advanced Architectural Patterns & Well-Architected Design
- Deep dive into Well-Architected Framework (all five pillars)
- Advanced design patterns: multi-region, multi-account, hybrid cloud, global connectivity
- Microservices, container-based, event-driven architectures
- Security & governance patterns at enterprise scale
- Resiliency & disaster recovery best practices
Module 8: Hands-On Labs / Workshops
- Build multi-account environment with AWS Organizations & SCP
- Design hybrid network with VPC + Direct Connect/VPN
- Implement IaC with CloudFormation / CDK
- Create CI/CD pipelines using CodePipeline, CodeCommit, CodeDeploy
- Migrate sample on-prem workloads using AWS migration services
- Set up monitoring, logging, cost alerts, and automated remediation
Module 9: Exam Preparation & Practice
- Review exam domains, weighting & objectives
- Practice mock exams (multiple choice, scenario-based)
- Question interpretation & response strategies
- Exam-taking strategies & time management
- Final checklist & exam logistics
Module 10: Architecting Real-World Case Studies
- Real enterprise architecture scenarios
- Design for scale, cost, security, compliance
- Review successful AWS architecture case studies
- Whiteboard architecture review & optimization
