Master AWS Architect Skills: Build, Secure & Scale Systems

This course is part of AWS Cloud Engineering, Architecture & DevOps Specialization Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Design secure, scalable AWS architectures using EC2, Auto Scaling, Load Balancing, and VPCs.
Implement storage, database, and serverless solutions using S3, Aurora, Lambda, and AWS SAM.
Architect cost-optimized, high-availability systems aligned with AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam goals.

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This course is part of the AWS Cloud Engineering, Architecture & DevOps Specialization Specialization

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There are 6 modules in this course

Learners will configure AWS accounts securely, deploy EC2 compute environments, design scalable architectures with Auto Scaling and Load Balancing, manage cloud storage with S3, build relational databases with Aurora and MySQL, and implement serverless solutions using Lambda, Cognito, and AWS SAM.

This comprehensive AWS Solutions Architect Associate course equips learners with real-world cloud engineering skills through hands-on labs, guided walkthroughs, and practical demonstrations. By completing the course, learners gain the confidence to architect secure, high-performing, and cost-optimized workloads on AWS—skills highly valued by employers and essential for certification success. What makes this course unique is its structured, module-by-module progression that mirrors real AWS project workflows, emphasizing not only theory but also authentic cloud implementation. The course blends foundational concepts with advanced architecture practices, ensuring learners build both competency and confidence. With clear explanations, step-by-step labs, and exam strategies, this training accelerates readiness for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification while strengthening practical cloud-engineering expertise.

This module introduces learners to AWS fundamentals, account setup, and identity management, providing a secure and structured foundation for all subsequent cloud operations.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 45 minutes

Introduction to Course5 minutes
Creation of AWS Account9 minutes
Setting Up the AWS Account11 minutes
Hands On - Create IAM User8 minutes
Hands On - IAM Role6 minutes
Other AWS Security Services and Products8 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Welcome & Initial Setup10 minutes
AWS Identity & Access Management (IAM) Essentials10 minutes
IAM Roles & AWS Security Overview10 minutes
Getting Started with AWS Foundations30 minutes

This module explores AWS EC2 virtual servers, instance configuration, SSH access, and storage solutions, guiding learners through building scalable and secure compute environments.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 55 minutes

Introduction to AWS EC25 minutes
Generate SSH Key Pair3 minutes
Create EC2 Instance9 minutes
Setting Up Webserver in EC27 minutes
Create EBS and Attach to EC2 instance5 minutes
Mount EFS on EC26 minutes
AMI - Install Apache Tomcat on EC211 minutes
Create and Launch from AMI9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

EC2 Basics & Key Management10 minutes
Launching & Configuring EC2 Instances10 minutes
Storage & Images for EC210 minutes
Compute Services – Mastering EC230 minutes

This module teaches learners how to design resilient architectures using Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing, and Amazon VPC networking to optimize performance and high availability.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 64 minutes

Introduction to Auto Scaling and ELB7 minutes
Auto Scaling Groups4 minutes
Auto Scaling with EC25 minutes
Auto Scaling with EC2 Continued8 minutes
Auto Scaling with EC2 - Hands On6 minutes
AWS Load Balancer10 minutes
Amazon VPC6 minutes
AWS VPC Hands On Lab13 minutes
AWS VPC Service Explore7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Auto Scaling Foundations10 minutes
Auto Scaling Deep Dive10 minutes
Load Balancing & Virtual Networking10 minutes
Scaling & Networking in AWS30 minutes

This module covers AWS storage options with a strong focus on S3 fundamentals, data lifecycle management, encryption, bucket policies, and operational best practices for cloud storage.

What's included

14 videos4 assignments

14 videosTotal 104 minutes

Introduction to Storage on AWS3 minutes
About AWS S3 - Object Storage3 minutes
Advantage and Use Case of AWS S37 minutes
Basic Concepts of AWS S35 minutes
Data Consistency11 minutes
Encryption and Access Control13 minutes
Lifecycle Rules8 minutes
Create Bucket7 minutes
My Learner Bucket9 minutes
Edit Bucket Versioning11 minutes
Completion Report Destination12 minutes
Create Life Cycle Rules10 minutes
General Configuration5 minutes
Delete Function2 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Storage Basics & S3 Concepts10 minutes
Security, Lifecycle & Bucket Management10 minutes
Advanced Bucket Operations10 minutes
AWS Storage & Object Management30 minutes

This module introduces learners to AWS relational database services, Aurora features, MySQL tooling, CloudFormation automation, and essential steps for deploying cloud infrastructure programmatically.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 64 minutes

Amazon Database Service2 minutes
Amazon Aurora11 minutes
MYSQL Download and Installation3 minutes
Working on Workbench6 minutes
DB Cluster Identifier8 minutes
Create Table14 minutes
AWS CloudFormation6 minutes
Create a Key Pair9 minutes
Uploading File5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

AWS Database Foundations10 minutes
Working with MySQL10 minutes
Infrastructure as Code & Serverless Essentials10 minutes
Databases & Serverless Architecture30 minutes

This module covers advanced compute models using AWS Lambda, ECS Fargate, Cognito authentication workflows, AWS SAM deployments, and exam preparation strategies for certification success.

What's included

7 videos3 assignments

7 videosTotal 54 minutes

AWS Lambda Hands on11 minutes
AWS Lambda Hands on Continued5 minutes
Amazon Elastic Container Service Using Faregate - Hands on9 minutes
Amazon Cognito Hands on9 minutes
AWS SAM Hands on10 minutes
AWS SAM Hands on Continued6 minutes
Certification Exam Tips and Prep Guide3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

AWS Lambda & SAM Development10 minutes
Identity, Serverless Workflows & Certification10 minutes
Advanced Serverless, Containers & Exam Prep30 minutes

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Master AWS Architect Skills: Build, Secure & Scale Systems

Master AWS Architect Skills: Build, Secure & Scale Systems

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There are 6 modules in this course

Getting Started with AWS Foundations

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Scaling & Networking in AWS

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AWS Storage & Object Management

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Earn a career certificate

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