Workshop Outline
Workshop Outline
This workshop is a comprehensive study guide for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) exam. It is organized to follow the official exam domains and task statements.
- Exam Code: SAA-C03
- Certification Level: Associate
- Recommended Experience: 1+ year hands-on with AWS
- Question Count: 65 (50 scored, 15 unscored)
- Question Types: Multiple choice (1 correct out of 4) and multiple response (2+ correct out of 5+)
- Duration: 130 minutes
- Passing Score: 720 out of 1000
- Scoring Model: Compensatory (no need to pass each section individually)
Study Plan Structure
This workshop is divided into the following sections:
Domain Coverage (14 Task Pages)
| Section | Domain | Tasks | Weight |
|---|
| Domain 1 | Design Secure Architectures | Task 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 | 30% |
| Domain 2 | Design Resilient Architectures | Task 2.1, 2.2 | 26% |
| Domain 3 | Design High-Performing Architectures | Task 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | 24% |
| Domain 4 | Design Cost-Optimized Architectures | Task 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 | 20% |
Additional Sections
- Comparison Tables — Side-by-side comparisons of commonly confused AWS services
- Cheat Sheets and Flashcards — Quick-reference materials for rapid review
- Mock Exam — 50+ questions weighted by domain to simulate the real exam
- Conclusion and Exam Tips — Exam-day strategies and next steps
- Resources — Curated links to AWS documentation, blogs, whitepapers, and courses
Navigation Guide
Use the left sidebar to navigate between sections. Each task page contains:
- Theory — Core concepts and AWS service details
- Hands-On Lab — Practical exercises with step-by-step instructions
- Flashcards — Quick Q&A pairs for review
- Mock Exam Questions — Practice questions with detailed explanations
- References — Links to official AWS documentation
Recommended Study Order
- Read through each domain in order (Domain 1 through Domain 4)
- Complete the hands-on labs as you go
- Review the comparison tables and cheat sheets
- Take the mock exam to identify weak areas
- Revisit specific task pages based on your mock exam results
- Retake the mock exam until you consistently score above 800
Estimated Duration
| Section | Time |
|---|
| Domain 1 (3 tasks) | 6-8 hours |
| Domain 2 (2 tasks) | 4-6 hours |
| Domain 3 (5 tasks) | 8-10 hours |
| Domain 4 (4 tasks) | 6-8 hours |
| Comparison Tables + Cheat Sheets | 2-3 hours |
| Mock Exam + Review | 3-4 hours |
| Total | 29-39 hours |