This course is an advanced theoretical training program designed to establish a deep understanding of the topics covered in the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification, which represents the highest level in Amazon Web Services’ cloud architecture track. The course focuses on advanced theoretical concepts that enhance participants’ ability to design complex, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions while taking into account technical, financial, and operational constraints. Delivered entirely as a theory-based program with no hands-on labs, it is well-suited for engineers who hold the Associate-level certification, cloud architects, and technical managers preparing for the professional exam.
Target Audience
This course is intended for the following groups:
- Cloud engineers and architects certified at the Solutions Architect – Associate level.
- Technical managers and executives in large organizations.
- Experts in digital infrastructure and cloud transformation.
- Technical team leaders in financial and technology sectors.
Course Modules
The modules are spread over three days as follows:
Day One: Certification Overview and Complex Solution Design
- Overview of the certification and differences between Associate and Professional levels.
- Exam structure: question types, timing, and complexity.
- Required skills: strategic thinking and pressure-based analysis.
- Designing multi-region systems to ensure high availability.
- Strategies for cross-region replication and synchronization.
- Integrating on-premises systems with the cloud via Hybrid Cloud using Direct Connect and VPN.
Day Two: Advanced Security and Identity Management
- Advanced identity control: IAM Roles, SSO, and Federation.
- Applying the Principle of Least Privilege in complex environments.
- Data protection: encryption using KMS, CloudHSM, and Private CA.
- Threat monitoring with GuardDuty and Security Hub.
- Managing compliance and legal/regulatory constraints.
Day Three: Performance, Cost, Automation, and Final Preparation
- Cost analysis: Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and Spot Fleets.
- Optimizing efficiency using Cost Explorer and Trusted Advisor.
- Automation via Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform).
- CI/CD integration using CodePipeline and CodeDeploy.
- Analyzing long and complex exam scenarios.
- Answer strategies, time management, and avoiding common mistakes.
- Final review tips and effective preparation strategies.
Course Objectives
This course aims to enable you to:
- Understand the nature and requirements of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional exam.
- Identify advanced challenges in designing cloud-based solutions.
- Gain knowledge in designing multi-region and hybrid systems.
- Enhance your skills in advanced security and identity management.
- Recognize the importance of automation and continuous improvement in large-scale projects.
Course Impact
This course benefits both the trainee and the organization:
On the Trainee
- Increase your readiness to confidently pass the professional certification exam.
- Improve your strategic thinking and scenario analysis capabilities.
- Enhance your proficiency in designing complex and efficient cloud solutions.
On the Organization
- Strengthen its ability to lead digital transformation with confidence.
- Ensure the design of secure, resilient, and scalable systems.
- Support organizational competitiveness by developing high-level technical expertise.
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Exam Preparation Course is a foundational step in developing technical leaders capable of driving complex cloud projects. Through its in-depth theoretical content and focus on understanding the exam and applying best practices, this course empowers you to pass the certification with confidence and contribute to building more sustainable and efficient cloud systems.
