AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

About the Certification

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification validates your ability to design and deploy scalable systems on AWS. It is the most recognized cloud certification globally and a prerequisite for many senior cloud roles in India.

What the Exam Covers

• Designing resilient architectures (30%)
• Designing high-performing architectures (28%)
• Designing secure applications (24%)
• Designing cost-optimized architectures (18%)

Exam Details

• Format: 65 multiple choice and multiple response questions
• Duration: 130 minutes
• Passing score: 720/1000
• Available in English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese

Career Impact

Certified AWS Solutions Architects earn an average of 20-30% higher salary than non-certified peers. The certification is recognized by over 10,000 companies in India including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, and all major MNCs.

Preparation Resources

• AWS Official Training (free digital)
• A Cloud Guru / Linux Academy
• Whizlabs Practice Tests
• AWS Skill Builder

How to Register

Register on the AWS Certification portal. Choose your preferred test center (Pearson VUE or PSI) or online proctored exam.