AWS Solutions Architecture Learning Roadmap

This is my personal Comprehensive FREE resource hub and structured study guide for mastering the **AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03)** certification through the ALX Cloud Computing Program.

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Design inspired by the work of Khaled Elhannat.

17
AWS Academy Modules
6
Well-Architected Pillars
11
Conceptual Study Weeks
SQ4R
To Aviod overwhelm
4
ALX
Stephan Merreak
Essia Abou Sherif
Otehrs

Repository Navigator

Click a card to jump directly to that section in the full GitHub README. This is your high-level table of contents.

Why This Guide?

Share the exact resources I used to pass the AWS SAA exam and provide a week-by-week breakdown. Helps you track progress and stay focused.

Motivation Disclaimer
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SQ4R Study Strategy

Don't Feel Overwhelmed! Use the **SQ4R** Study Strategy. Learn the 6 steps (Survey to Reflect) to maximize retention and clarity, along with material summaries.

SQ4R Method Read README Section
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ALX Program Overview

A look at the 6-month ALX AWS Cloud Computing Program: curriculum, commitment (20-30 hours/week), and the three main phases (CCP, SAA, Capstone).

Phase 1: CCP Phase 2: SAA
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AWS Academy Modules

Details on the **AWS Academy Cloud Architecting v3** curriculum. These 17 modules align directly with the AWS Well-Architected Framework Pillars.

Well-Architected View Table Of M01-M17 Titles
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Weekly Structure & Progress

The conceptual 11-week study breakdown, showing focus areas and core services per week. Includes a self-assessment progress tracker.

  • Week 1: Cloud Fundamentals
  • Week 3: EC2 & RDS (Example)
  • Week 7: Automation
  • Week 11: Capstone
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Labs & Applied Learning

"Hands-on practice is the core!" Review the Guided Labs (IAM, VPC), Challenge Labs (Scalable Café Architecture), and Demos for practical skills.

EC2, RDS, VPC , Others Hands-On Practice
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Exam Preparation Kit

My personal prep kit: final revision notes,summaries, official exam guides, practice question sets, and curated links for final reinforcement before the SAA-C03 exam.

Mock Exams Official Guide PDF
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Stephan Merreak Course

Get the materials for the the top rated udemy course for solution architecture. Please note these materials is for those unable to afford purchasing course but i would highly recommend wait a udemy flash sale where you got the course materuls officially with all other supportive materisls

PDFs V45 Codes
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About the Roadmap Creator

Meet the AWS Solutions Architect Associate who developed this comprehensive learning resource.

Ahmed Tarek Alhusainy

Hello! I'm Ahmed Tarek Alhusainy

🌱 I’m currently learning **Multi-Cloud DevOps**. Hope to be on the front line in shaping the next generation of spatial systems. Passionate about system design and architecture, particularly related to **GIS infrastructure**. Committed to advancing my knowledge in cloud computing and DevOps methodologies related to **ArcGIS Enterprise Infrastructure & Deployment** scenarios.

Currently expanding my expertise in System Design and Administration, focusing on in-demand skills: **CCNA/P, MCSA, Linux, Bash, AWS, AZURE, and DevOps Tools**.

I build spatial solutions aligned with business needs, with detail-oriented skills to analyze requirements starting with MVPs, filling in the dots, and educating/learning with the customer throughout the journey toward the final solution.

💡 Personal Quote:

I live by unwavering resilience and adaptability. I have One Simple Rule: Whatever, whenever, whoever, the sun also rises, we must try to live. Hoping this makes me die and rest in peace.