AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02): Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity
Field | Description / Template |
|---|---|
Purpose | This course enables learners to design complex, enterprise-grade AWS architectures that address organizational scale, multi-account governance, hybrid connectivity, and advanced security requirements. It focuses on solving large-scale architectural challenges, including cross-account access, disaster recovery, and cost optimization, while preparing learners for the SAP-C02 certification exam. |
Audience | Experienced cloud professionals, solutions architects, enterprise architects, and AWS certification aspirants aiming for professional-level architecture expertise. |
Role | Solutions Architect, Cloud Architect, Enterprise Architect, Senior DevOps Engineer, Cloud Consultant. |
Domain | Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, Distributed Systems, Cloud Security |
Skill Level | Advanced |
Style | Advanced conceptual learning with real-world enterprise scenarios, architecture design patterns, hands-on labs, and exam-focused strategies including scenario-based learning. |
Duration | 12–18 hours |
Related Technologies | Amazon VPC, VPC Peering, AWS Transit Gateway, AWS Direct Connect, AWS IAM, AWS STS, AWS Organizations, AWS Control Tower, Amazon S3, AWS Backup, AWS CloudFormation StackSets, AWS Service Catalog, AWS Cost Explorer |
Course Description
This course focuses on designing AWS solutions for complex organizational environments. Learners will explore advanced networking strategies, including hybrid and multi-region connectivity using VPC peering, Transit Gateway, and Direct Connect.
The course also covers enterprise security practices such as cross-account access, identity federation, encryption, and centralized security monitoring. Learners will design resilient architectures with disaster recovery strategies, including backup and recovery solutions aligned with business requirements.
Additionally, the course dives into multi-account governance using AWS Organizations, Service Control Policies (SCPs), and Control Tower, enabling scalable and secure enterprise environments. Cost optimization strategies are also explored using AWS tools and billing models.
With hands-on labs and scenario-based learning, this course prepares learners to tackle real-world architectural challenges and succeed in the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02) exam.
Who is this course for
Experienced AWS Solutions Architects
Enterprise architects managing large-scale cloud environments
Senior cloud and DevOps engineers
Professionals preparing for SAP-C02 certification
Engineers designing complex, multi-account architectures
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Design hybrid and multi-region network architectures
Implement cross-account access and enterprise security controls
Architect disaster recovery solutions using RTO and RPO objectives
Design scalable multi-account environments using AWS Organizations
Apply governance using Service Control Policies and Control Tower
Optimize cost using AWS billing tools and strategies
Troubleshoot networking and security issues in complex environments
Apply architectural best practices for enterprise-scale systems
Prepare effectively for the SAP-C02 certification exam
Prerequisites
Strong understanding of AWS core services and architecture
Prior experience designing distributed systems on AWS
Recommended: AWS Solutions Architect – Associate certification
Knowledge of networking, security, and DevOps practices
Hands-on experience with AWS environments
Course outline
Section 1: Network Connectivity Strategies in AWS
Connecting VPCs with VPC Peering
Lab: Creating a VPC Peering Connection
Understanding Transit Gateway
Lab: Configuring Transit Gateway
Remote Network to VPC Connectivity
Connecting on Premises Network with Direct Connect
VPC to On-premises Configurations
Multi-region Architectures
VPC Flow Logs and Other Tools for Network Troubleshooting
VPC Endpoints for Service Integrations
Lab: Creating a Service Endpoint
Section 2: Enterprise Security Posture Techniques
Methods for Granting Cross Account Access
Lab: Cross Account S3 Bucket Access
Cross Account Policy Evaluation Logic
Integrating Third Party Identity Providers
Securing Data at Rest and in Transit
Centralized Security Event Notification
Lab: IAM Access Analyzer
Lab: IAM Identity Center
Using STS and LDAP to Connect to AWS
Section 3: Disaster Recovery Planning and Resilient Architecture Design
Understanding RTO and RPO in Disaster Recovery
Strategies for Automatic Recovery
Backup and Recovery Options in AWS
Developing an Optimal Architecture Using Scaling Options
Lab: Simple Backups Using an AMI
Lab: AWS Backup
Section 4: Multi-account Configuration with AWS Organizations
AWS Organizations Overview
Understanding Service Control Policies
Lab: AWS Organizations, OUs, and SCPs
SCP Blacklisting vs. Whitelisting
Control Tower Overview
Creating a Control Tower Landing Zone
Multi-account Event Notifications
CloudFormation StackSets and AWS Service Catalog
Section 5: Using AWS Tools for Cost Optimization
AWS Tools for Cost Optimization
Lab: Cost Anomaly Detection
Cost Allocation Strategies
EC2 Billing and Purchase Options
Section 6: SAP-C02 - Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity Exam Tips
Network Connectivity Mind Map
AWS Organizations Mind Map
SAP-C02 Scenario Study - Part 1
SAP-C02 Scenario Study - Part 2