Harper College

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Earners of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect digital badge understand the duties of those responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining computer systems and a networking architecture in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment platform.

Prerequisite: Basic end-user skills such as Microsoft Office and familiarity with networking concepts.

Program objectives

  • Implement AWS storage and database services
  • Optimize computer and network services
  • Use AWS management tools
  • Secure an AWS deployment and AWS resources
  • Configure virtual servers and virtual networks
  • Manage data storage and databases
  • Deploy and monitor AWS resources and optimize performance

Required course

Earners of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect digital badge understand the duties of those responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining computer systems and a networking architecture in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment platform. Participants are provided with the tools and knowledge they need to support existing cloud resources incorporated in these service models or on-premises resources that will eventually migrate to the cloud.


Upcoming AWS Courses

Register now for upcoming AWS Certified Solutions Architect courses. For more information, contact cpe@harpercollege.edu.


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Funding opportunities

CPE works with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Paths to College and Career grant to offer scholarships for people who are underemployed, unemployed, incarcerated, and previously incarcerated.

Contact us

For more information, contact Continuing Professional Education by email at cpe@harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6340.



Last Updated: 6/3/26