AWS Solutions Architecture

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at AWS. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

1-2 hours

No grades

No assessments

Advanced

At AWS, we're eager to give you the chance to start exploring what a career in solutions architecture could look like for you! We are excited to open up the world of solutions architecture as a role to you, and teach you the basics so that you can decide if solutions architecture is what you want in your future.

We are giving you a sneak peak into the AWS hosting architecture design process whilst also teaching you the fundamentals of our global company. You'll familiarize yourself with how our solution architects effectively communicate with clients whilst also learning about our billing structures which are key to providing commercial solutions for our clients all over the world.

What's in it for you:

• Ability to take our program in your own time, at your own pace.
• Gain marketable skills and experience you can build off of.
• Certificate of completion you can put on your resume or your Linkedin to elevate your employability.

See if a career in solutions architecture is the right fit for you!

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at AWS. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Cloud Cost Management

System Design

Technical Writing

Introduction from AWS

Tasks

Task One: Designing a simple, scalable, hosting architecture

1-2 hoursAdvanced

See the reasoning behind the design of an AWS hosting architecture and learn how to communicate the decisions to clients, as well as inform on how they will be billed.

What you'll learn

What types of services are provided by AWS
How to create an architecture diagram

What you'll do

Meet Arun Francis, an Early Careers Manager at AWS
Email a client explaining how your proposed hosting architecture works and how costs will be calculated

Task One: Designing a simple, scalable, hosting architecture

1-2 hoursAdvanced

See the reasoning behind the design of an AWS hosting architecture and learn how to communicate the decisions to clients, as well as inform on how they will be billed.

What you'll learn

What types of services are provided by AWS
How to create an architecture diagram

What you'll do

Meet Arun Francis, an Early Careers Manager at AWS
Email a client explaining how your proposed hosting architecture works and how costs will be calculated

Reviews

4.6

I got to solve real-world problems using actual AWS services, which gave me a clear understanding of what a Solutions Architect does day to day. The step-by-step guidance and architecture design tasks helped me build confidence in working with AWS tools like Elastic Beanstalk, RDS, and S3. It was hands-on, engaging, and a great way to explore a career at AWS.

Student

I really liked how the program gave hands-on, real-world exposure to AWS tools and cloud architecture planning. It helped me understand complex concepts like Elastic Beanstalk, auto-scaling, and CI/CD in a simple and practical way. The structure was clear, and I felt like I was working on a real client project

Student, Savitribai Phule Pune University

I really liked how the program combined hands-on experience with practical guidance. The structured learning path, supportive mentors, and exposure to real-world tools and technologies made the experience both educational and engaging. It helped me strengthen my technical skills while also understanding how to apply them in a team setting.

Student