AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate

R3 328.50

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate validates skills and knowledge in monitoring and maintaining AWS workloads, implementing security controls and networking concepts, performing business continuity procedures, and implementing cost and performance optimizations. This is an ideal starting point on the AWS Certification journey for individuals in cloud operations job roles.

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People Industry partner: Amazon
Certificate Certified by Optimi College

Course code: C01044

 

This course is intended for:

Individuals who may have experience working in a systems administrator role; experience in AWS technology; strong on-premises IT experience and understanding of mapping on-premises to cloud; or experience working in other cloud services.

 

Popular career options in the field of cloud computing include:

  • Cloud Developer: You’ll build and maintain applications on the AWS platform. This role often requires experience in software development and knowledge of cloud orchestration tools.
  • Cloud Architect: You’ll design and implement scalable, cost-efficient, and highly available AWS cloud environments. This role involves technical leadership and working directly with clients.
  • DevOps Engineer: You’ll manage the deployment and operations of applications on AWS, focusing on automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Cloud Systems Administrator: You’ll handle the provisioning, installation, configuration, and maintenance of virtual systems and software on AWS.
  • Software Development Engineer: You’ll develop software solutions and support AWS services, often working in a team to solve complex problems.

 

Modules and topics covered:

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate

AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Architecting AWS to Meet Business Needs
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Network Settings
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Firewall Solutions
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Storage & Data Classification
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Database Services
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Managing EC2 Instances
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: DNS Name Resolution
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Identity and Access Management
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Managing Application Workloads
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Key & Certificate Management
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Automation
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Systems Manager
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Managing AWS Accounts
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Business Continuity
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: AWS Backup
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Managing Costs
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Monitoring Services
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Security & Health
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Sample Exam Lab Scenarios

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements, but it is recommended that candidates have at least one year of experience in deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS; experience in monitoring, logging, and automation using AWS technologies; and familiarity with networking, security, and system administration on AWS.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate.

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Course type: Industry endorsed

Industry partner: Amazon

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: Optimi College

Assessment information:

  • Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
  • At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
  • Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.

 

Exam information:

  • External industry exam: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02)
  • Exam format: A combination of multiple choice and multiple response questions.
  • Duration: 130 minutes
  • Number of questions: 65
  • Passing score: 720 out of 1000
  • Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam.
  • Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.

Course fee: R3 328.50

Deposit: R1 667.40

Monthly instalment: R553.70

Payment duration: 3 months

Study duration: We recommend a total of 30 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1 month.

Skillsoft course access: 12 months

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We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Exam booking assistance

Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. Optimi College also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.

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