Prepare for the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate certification with a course designed for system administrators and developers who want to validate their skills in deploying, automating, and managing AWS workloads using modern cloud operations practices.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Virtual Labs included with the course
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and available online.
- Study guide
- Virtual labs
- Practice exams
This online training course prepares you for the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate (SOA-C03) exam, a credential that validates your ability to deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS. It is designed for professionals with approximately one year of experience in cloud operations, including CloudOps engineers, cloud support specialists, and systems integration engineers seeking to deepen their expertise in automation, observability, and resilience.
The curriculum aligns with AWS's latest certification domains. It includes hands-on labs and exam-style practice to reinforce skills in monitoring workloads, implementing security controls, managing multi-account and multi-region architectures, and optimizing cost and performance. The course reflects the evolution from SysOps to CloudOps, incorporating modern AWS services and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Enrollment includes a prepaid exam voucher, allowing you to sit for the certification exam. The certification is valid for three years and can be renewed by passing the latest version or upgrading to the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional.
- Monitoring, Logging, Analysis, Remediation & Performance Optimization
- Reliability and Business Continuity
- Deployment, Provisioning, and Automation
- Security and Compliance
- Networking and Content Delivery
What you will learn
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Deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS in accordance with the AWS Well-Architected Framework
- Configure monitoring, logging, and automation using CloudWatch, EventBridge, and Systems Manager
- Implement high availability, backup, and disaster recovery strategies
- Automate deployment and provisioning with CloudFormation, CDK, and Terraform
- Apply IAM, KMS, and other AWS security services to enforce compliance
- Troubleshoot and optimize networking, content delivery, and performance
- Integrate cloud financial awareness, containerization, and CI/CD concepts into daily operations
How you will benefit
- Build hands-on skills in automation, observability, and resilience
- Boost your readiness for CloudOps roles with real-world AWS tools
- Obtain prepaid exam voucher for certification access
- Prepare for the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate (SOA-C03) exam
Mike Pfeiffer
Mike Pfeiffer is a seasoned IT instructor and published author with extensive experience in cloud technologies and networking. He has authored multiple study guides for Microsoft Azure and PowerShell, helping professionals achieve certification success. His expertise spans Networking, Microsoft Azure, and AWS, backed by top-tier credentials including MCSE Cloud Platform, Microsoft Certified Master, and CompTIA certifications. Mike brings a practical, real-world approach to every course he teaches.