AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Overview

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate examination is intended for individuals who perform a solutions architect role and have experience designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform.

Exam Details

• Duration: 130 minutes
• Number of Questions: 65
• Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple response
• Passing Score: 720/1000
• Cost: $150 USD

Skills Validated

• Design resilient architectures
• Design high-performing architectures
• Design secure applications and architectures
• Design cost-optimized architectures

Study Resources

• AWS Training
• Practice Exam
• AWS Documentation

My Preparation Journey

I prepared for this certification by:

1. Completing the AWS Solutions Architect Associate course
2. Building hands-on projects
3. Taking practice exams
4. Reading AWS documentation

Key Takeaways

• Understanding of AWS core services
• Ability to design scalable and resilient architectures
• Knowledge of cost optimization strategies
• Security best practices

Next Steps: Consider AWS Solutions Architect Professional