AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

The path of an architect

This beginner Coursera course is framed as the path of an architect, introducing the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification in the SAA-C03 form. It explains what the certification is for and how it fits into a cloud career, which helps a learner decide whether it is the right next step.

Who it suits

Beginners who are curious about architecture roles will find the framing accessible. Because the course is labelled beginner level, it expects no prior architecture experience, though some general IT knowledge will help when the course moves into service design.

Points to consider

• Use the course to decide whether the certification is the right target.
• Follow it with a deeper course on the services once the overview is clear.