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AWS SAA-C03 · Free & Open Source · Updated April 2026

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A comprehensive, exam-focused study guide with multiple learning speeds, interactive diagrams, and 276+ practice questions — completely free.

14 Modules
217+ Diagrams
276+ Questions
3 Learning Speeds
40+ Labs
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Exam Code
SAA-C03
Duration
130 min
Questions
65
Passing Score
720 / 1000
Validity
3 Years
Cost
$150 USD
Choose Your Learning Path
Pick the speed that matches your available time and experience
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Ultra-Fast Track

3 – 4 Hours

Highly condensed bullet summaries per module. Ideal for last-minute review or experienced AWS users needing a quick refresh.
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Fast Track

11 – 14 Hours

Condensed essentials with decision trees and key diagrams. Perfect for a focused weekend study sprint.
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Comprehensive

40 – 60 Hours

Full 8-week structured study plan with in-depth module reading, hands-on labs, and progressive practice tests.
Study Modules
14 comprehensive modules covering all SAA-C03 exam domains
01
AWS Fundamentals
Regions, AZs, Global Infrastructure, Shared Responsibility
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02
IAM
Identity & Access Management, Roles, Policies, MFA
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03
Compute
EC2, Lambda, Auto Scaling, ECS, Fargate, Elastic Beanstalk
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04
Storage
S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, Glacier, Storage Gateway
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05
Databases
RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, Redshift
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06
Networking
VPC, Route 53, CloudFront, ELB, Direct Connect, VPN
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07
Security
KMS, Shield, WAF, Cognito, Secrets Manager, GuardDuty
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08
Application Integration
SQS, SNS, Kinesis, Step Functions, EventBridge, API Gateway
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09
Monitoring
CloudWatch, CloudTrail, X-Ray, Config, Trusted Advisor
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10
Migration & Transfer
DMS, Snowball, DataSync, AWS Migration Hub, MGN
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11
Analytics
Athena, Glue, EMR, QuickSight, OpenSearch, Lake Formation
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12
Architecture Patterns
Well-Architected, Serverless, HA/DR, Microservices
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13
Cost Optimization
Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, Spot, Cost Explorer
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14
Practice & Exam Prep
Mock questions, flashcards, exam strategy & tips
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Exam Domain Breakdown
SAA-C03 weighs four domains — know where the marks are
Domain 1 — Design Secure Architectures 30%
Domain 2 — Design Resilient Architectures 26%
Domain 3 — Design High-Performing Architectures 24%
Domain 4 — Design Cost-Optimized Architectures 20%
Learning Resources
Curated materials for every stage of your preparation
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Ultra-Fast Index

Highly condensed bullet summaries for all 14 modules

3 – 4 hours
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Fast-Learn Guide

Condensed essentials with decision trees and key diagrams

11 – 14 hours
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Diagrams Index

217+ visual architecture diagrams for visual learners

2 – 3 hours
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Exam Reviews

7 detailed practice test analyses with weak area tracking

Ongoing
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65 Reinforcement Questions

Exam-style questions based on identified weak areas

2 – 3 hours
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Quick Study Notes

Mnemonics and memory shortcuts for key concepts

1 – 2 hours
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Flashcards

Quick review cards for final day preparation

30 – 60 min
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Quick Reference

Service lookup table for quick facts and comparisons

15 min
Practice Test Performance
Track your progress — target 85%+ before the real exam
Practice Test 1
52.31%
Mar 2026
❌ Fail
Practice Test 2
75.38%
Mar 2026
⚠️ Borderline
Practice Test 3
80.00%
Mar 2026
✅ Pass
Practice Test 4
75.38%
Mar 2026
⚠️ Borderline
Practice Test 5
64.62%
Mar 2026
❌ Fail
Practice Test 6
80.00%
Mar 5, 2026
✅ Pass
Practice Test 7
73.85%
Mar 6, 2026
⚠️ Borderline
Average Score
71.22%
Target: 85%+
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8-Week Study Plan
Structured learning roadmap for comprehensive preparation
Week 1–2
Foundations
Modules 01, 02, 03 — AWS Fundamentals, IAM, Compute
Week 3–4
Storage & Data
Modules 04, 05, 11 — Storage, Databases, Analytics
Week 5–6
Networking & Security
Modules 06, 07, 08 — Networking, Security, App Integration
Week 7
Advanced Topics
Modules 09, 10, 12, 13 — Monitoring, Migration, Architecture, Cost
Week 8
Practice & Review
Module 14 — Mock exams, weak areas, final revision
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