Solutions Architect – Associate
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Solutions Architect – Associate at a glance
Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) is an AWS Associate level certification exam. The exam takes 130 min, the fee listed here is $150, and the certification is valid for 3 years.
Is this exam right for you?
Best for
Solutions Architect, Cloud Engineer
Before you start
About 1 year on AWS (recommended). No prerequisites.
What you will practise
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Your study plan
A suggested route. Your mentor adjusts it to your pace.
Build each main service by hand in your own AWS account.
Fix broken setups, compare options, learn why one design beats another.
Ship one complete project that you can show in interviews.
Full-length timed tests and a mentor review of weak topics.
Projects you will build
Each one goes into your portfolio.
Three-tier web app behind a load balancer
Auto-scaling site that survives a server crash
Whole stack rebuilt from a CloudFormation template
Questions about Solutions Architect – Associate
How much does the Solutions Architect – Associate exam cost?
The SAA-C03 exam fee listed on this page is $150.
How long is the SAA-C03 exam?
The exam time is 130 min.
Who is the Solutions Architect – Associate exam for?
It is aimed at: Solutions Architect, Cloud Engineer.
What do I need before I start?
About 1 year on AWS (recommended). No prerequisites.
How long is Solutions Architect – Associate valid for?
The certification is valid for 3 years.
What level is Solutions Architect – Associate?
It is a Associate level exam. Build and run real things on AWS. The most popular level for jobs.
Ready to pass SAA-C03?
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