AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate is focused on the design of cost and performance optimized solutions. This is an ideal starting point for candidates with AWS Cloud or strong on-premises IT experience. This exam does not require deep hands-on coding experience, although familiarity with basic programming concepts would be an advantage.

Candidates with 1-3 years of IT experience have been able to prepare for and earn this certification as a starting point on their AWS Cloud learning and certification journey.

The exam has the following content domains and weightings:

• Domain 1: Design Secure Architectures (30% of scored content)

• Domain 2: Design Resilient Architectures (26% of scored content)

• Domain 3: Design High-Performing Architectures (24% of scored content)

• Domain 4: Design Cost-Optimized Architectures (20% of scored content)

This certification ranks among the top 10 certifications of 2023 in Skillsoft’s IT Skills and Salary Report. Certified individuals report increased confidence as a result of earning this industry-recognized certification and increased credibility with technical IT/cloud colleagues and customers.