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AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training

Design scalable cloud architectures on AWS.

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Course Information

  • Title: AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training
  • Instructor: Chris Kuehn, AWS Solutions Architect for EDU, Amazon Web Services
  • Time: April 7 – June 9, 2025; Time TBD by the instructor
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Cost: $250 for NET+ AWS subscribers; $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
  • Delivery: Virtual via Zoom
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Course Overview

This cohort-based training program is designed to build and reinforce foundational cloud computing knowledge through hands-on labs, preparing participants for the AWS Solutions Architect – Associate certification. Led by Chris Kuehn, Solutions Architect for Education at AWS the course leverages materials from Cloud Academy.

Participants can expect to:

  • Commit approximately 5–7 hours per week during the 10-week course.
  • Engage in weekly virtual video check-in sessions as part of the cohort activities.

Skill Level and Target Audience

  • Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
  • Target Audience: IT professionals, developers, and system administrators aiming to enhance their cloud architecture skills

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures on AWS.
  • Select appropriate AWS services to design and deploy applications.
  • Implement best practices for building reliable and secure applications on the AWS platform.
  • Identify and implement cost-control strategies.

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Testimonials About the Training

The Internet2 AWS SAAC training filled in the gaps in my working knowledge of AWS and gave me the confidence to take and pass the certification test. The weekly discussions helped to cement the topics that were being covered in the course that week with participants sharing real-world architectures and the decision-making behind their implementation.

— Christopher Andrews, Principal Collaboration Systems Administrator, Boston College

As I navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, my AWS training with the Internet2 CLASS course prepared me for becoming an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate. The comprehensive curriculum provided by Cloud Academy broadened and deepened my understanding of AWS services, while Sharif’s guidance and practical insights empowered me to design solutions for the unique challenges and limitations within my organization.

— Kai Tsoukalas, Ph.D., Associate Director of Research and High-Performance Computing/ITS, Colgate University

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