AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (ACSAA) (Certification)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional helps certified individuals showcase advanced knowledge and skills in providing complex solutions to complex problems, optimizing security, cost, and performance, and automating manual processes. This certification is a means for organizations to identify and develop talent with these critical skills for implementing cloud initiatives.

Who should take this exam?

Per the exam guide, the recommended experience prior to taking this exam is 2 or more years of experience in using AWS services to design and implement cloud solutions. The ideal candidate has the ability to evaluate cloud application requirements, make architectural recommendations for deployment of applications on AWS, and provide expert guidance on architectural design across multiple applications and projects within a complex organization.

How will the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional help my career?

This certification is on the list of 15 top-paying certifications of 2023–2024 and among the top ten most pursued certifications per Skillsoft’s IT Skills and Salary Report. Certified individuals report increased confidence as a result of earning this industry-recognized certification and increased credibility with technical colleagues and customers.

What certification(s) should I earn next after AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional?

The AWS Certified Security - Specialty is a certification that other cloud professionals have earned to advance further in roles like solutions architect. View AWS Certification paths to learn more and plan your AWS Certification journey.

Are there any savings on exams if I already hold an active AWS Certification?

Yes. Once you earn one AWS Certification, you get 50% discount on your next AWS Certification exam.