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AWS Solutions Architect Associate study guide
Exam domains and weights, what to study first, and the jobs asking for AWS Solutions Architect Associate right now.
Exam domains and weights
How to study for AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- Start with Design Secure Architectures. It is about 30% of the exam.
- Then Design Resilient Architectures (26%).
- Then Design High-Performing Architectures (24%).
- Take a practice exam, find your weakest domain, and study that next. Repeat until you score comfortably above the pass mark.
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What is on the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam?
AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) covers 4 domains: Design Secure Architectures (30%), Design Resilient Architectures (26%), Design High-Performing Architectures (24%), Design Cost-Optimized Architectures (20%).
Which AWS Solutions Architect Associate domain should I study first?
Design Secure Architectures carries the most weight at about 30% of the exam, so it earns the most study time. Then work down the list by weight and spend extra time on any domain where your practice scores are low.
What level is AWS Solutions Architect Associate?
AWS Solutions Architect Associate is an intermediate-level certification from Amazon Web Services.
Are there jobs that ask for AWS Solutions Architect Associate?
Yes. ReconHire currently lists postings that mention AWS Solutions Architect Associate, such as Platform Engineer at ManyPets; Principal Solutions Architect (AWS Technical Alliances) at Tenable; Cloud Engineer at HBX Group.
Can I practice for AWS Solutions Architect Associate for free?
Yes. ReconHire has free AWS Solutions Architect Associate practice exams on every plan, with a readiness score and a study plan that targets your weakest domains.