How to Crack AWS Solution Architect Associate Certification Exam in 2023 { RoadMap }

How to Crack AWS Solution Architect Associate Certification Exam in 2023 { RoadMap }

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This blog will help you with a roadmap to crack your AWS certification by picking the right resources available. AWS is one the leading cloud provider and it is one of the top Cloud certifications in the market, it will open doors to a new opportunity in the Cloud field for you. I am going to share the courses and roadmap to pass the AWS certification exam which is the AWS Solution Architect Associate certification.

Even though AWS certification will help you with lots of knowledge about AWS cloud but you should not only focus to clear the exam but get hands-on practical experience as well. I mean choose the best online course, mock tests, and book to crack and practice for the AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate exam.

In this article, I'll share your resources, which will help you to pass the AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate exam.

Who should take this exam?

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate is a great exam for individuals who wanted to upskill themself and get a deeper understanding of AWS services, If you have experience in AWS or any other cloud then it will be easy for you to crack the exam but there is no limitation if you can put the effort to learn these skills.

How to prepare for the exam?

Now it's time to get started with preparation to crack this Certification. There are different AWS preparation courses available online and some of them are listed below which can help you achieve your goal. It is a good idea to get an understanding of the exam guide from the official AWS document and first get started with a free course on AWS. here we go with the list of resources that can be referred to:-

1. Watch Youtube Video

Some of the best courses available on youtube and free of cost are as below:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate 2020 (PASS THE EXAM!) from Andrew (this might be old but covers concepts very well)

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate 2023 | Learn AWS Free | AWS Full Crash Course from Michael

2. Online Course

The best way to do the certification is by picking courses that have the latest content update as per cert requirements, quality content, explain concepts with examples ( or demos ) and are well organized as it will help you in completing the course in the stipulated time. There are lots of resources available online, here are some of the courses that you can pick for preparing for AWS solution Architect associate certification.

There can be courses that are provided by other online-learning platforms as well but these are cost-effective and are high-quality content.

3. Read a Book and AWS White Papers

  • Book

    If you like reading books then you can purchase books that have the latest course content w.r.t AWS cert as most of the books that time published and sometimes they can be outdated. Anyway, You can check AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam, 4th Edition book by Ben Piper and David Clinton.

  • AWS White Papers

    If you like to score well in the AWS exam then you should refer to the AWS White Papers, AWS Case studies and AWS blog provided by AWS. As it provides the depth analysis of concepts & services being used.

4. Do Lots of Practice Lab and Attempt Mock Tests

It will be good to have lots of practice by following the labs in AWS and also doing Mock tests as it will give real experience in handling the exam use case and you will get a fair idea of exam simulators by attempting the mock test. Let's understand how it will help you:-

  • The mock test will give a score and you can evaluate whether you are ready to give the exam or not.

  • Lab Practice will help you in your career as you can practice the use case.

Below are some of the Mock tests that you can practice for AWS Solution Architect Associate exams:-

Tips to Pass the Exam

  • Attempt the Mock test as many possible as it will give you how much you are ready for the exam and what is your score.

  • Try to do hands-on labs as you will remember those for a long duration and help in your career.

  • Take a course that has structured content and labs to cover most of the concept that comes in the exam.

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