The best preparation for certification exams is practical experience. We recommend six months to two years of hands-on experience using AWS. We also offer training and materials to help you prepare.
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification is intended for individuals with at least two years of experience designing and deploying cloud architecture on AWS. The certification demonstrates the ability to design complex solutions, identify the best products to use, and audit and mitigate performance issues.
The certification exam covers a broad range of topics across four domains: Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity, Design for New Solutions, Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions, and Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization.
The certification exam is considered challenging. The certification course and learning objectives include:
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification is a more advanced version of the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification. It covers more advanced skills for designing and deploying applications on AWS, as well as topics like databases, application servers, and optimal system design.
Help you stand out from your peers and get more opportunities to showcase your skills to employers.
The certification demonstrates your knowledge of cloud technology and your commitment to your career sucess.
Organizations crave AWS Certified professionals for complex cloud projects. Certification unlocks exciting opportunities and advances your career.
Demand for AWS-skilled cloud professionals is skyrocketing, with 89% of hiring managers prioritizing AWS Certification in their search for top talent!.
AWS Certification elevates your cloud expertise and credibility, making you a standout choice for employers and clients alike.
AWS Certified Solutions Architects earn $121,000 vs. $110,000 for non-certified, and Certified Developers make $114,000 vs. $105,000.
As businesses continue their digital transformation journeys in 2024, advanced cloud expertise is in high demand. Solutions Architect certification is a highly sought-after credential for experienced cloud professionals aiming to design and implement robust, scalable, and secure solutions on AWS.AWS Certified Solutions Architects at the professional level are among the top earners in the tech industry, reflecting the premium value of this expertise in the job market.
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1.2M+Annual AWS usage growth rate
37%Top AWS clients in North America
53%AWS certifications, including the Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C02), are highly sought-after in today's tech landscape. With consistent growth in the cloud industry, AWS skills are essential for individuals looking to advance in cloud and IT careers. The demand for AWS-certified professionals has seen a significant year-over-year increase, reflecting the industry's reliance on AWS infrastructure.
of Fortune 500 companies utilize AWS services, creating a vast array of career opportunities for AWS-certified professionals.
The average annual salary for an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner in the U.S., reflecting strong demand and value for foundational cloud skills.
Expected annual growth in cloud computing jobs globally over the next 5 years, fueled by AWS's market leadership.
The target candidate has 2 or more years of experience in using AWS services to design and implement cloud solutions. This candidate has the ability to evaluate cloud application requirements and make architectural recommendations for deployment of applications on AWS. This candidate also can provide expert guidance about architectural design that extends across multiple applications and projects within a complex organization.
Job tasks and knowledge that are out of scope for the target candidate The following list contains job tasks that the target candidate is not expected to be able to perform and knowledge that the target candidate is not expected to have. This list is non-exhaustive. These tasks and knowledge are out of scope for the exam:
Refer to the Appendix for a list of technologies and concepts that might appear on the exam, a list of in-scope AWS services and features, and a list of out-of-scope AWS services and features.
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The best preparation for certification exams is practical experience. We recommend six months to two years of hands-on experience using AWS. We also offer training and materials to help you prepare.
You must earn a passing score via a proctored exam to earn an AWS Certification. Upon receiving a passing score, you will receive your certification credentials.
Usually, 35 to 40 hours of study time are recommended for the Solution Architect - Associate Exam if you have existing AWS expertise. We suggest spending between 50 to 60 hours or three months in total preparing to attempt the exam if you are entirely new to AWS.