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AWS Solutions Architect Associate blueprint

AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam domains

The AWS blueprint defines 4 domains for SAA-C03 exam guide.
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ProviderAWS
Exam codeSAA-C03
Exam standardSAA-C03 exam guide
Domains4

How to use the exam blueprint

Treat every domain as a required area of competence, then use its linked objectives to define exactly what to learn and practice. Published weights indicate relative exam emphasis, not permission to ignore lower-weight areas.

Prepare by objective and decision

Review the knowledge behind each objective, apply it in scenarios or practical work, and use targeted questions to test the decision being measured. Move to timed simulation only after the complete blueprint has been covered.

30% of blueprint / 1 objectives

Design Secure Architectures

Covers Design identity, workload, data, and multi-account security controls..

26% of blueprint / 1 objectives

Design Resilient Architectures

Covers Design scalable, loosely coupled, highly available, and fault-tolerant solutions..

24% of blueprint / 1 objectives

Design High-Performing Architectures

Covers Select performant storage, compute, database, network, and data solutions..

20% of blueprint / 1 objectives

Design Cost-Optimized Architectures

Covers Select cost-effective storage, compute, database, network, and licensing approaches..