AWS SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C02) Study Plan¶

10-Week Study Schedule¶

Time Commitment: 12-15 hours/week
Difficulty: Associate

Study Approach¶

Weekly Breakdown¶

• Days 1-5: Study domain concepts and AWS services
• Days 6-7: Hands-on labs and practice questions

Week-by-Week Plan¶

Week 1: Domain Study¶

• Review exam domain #1 from README
• Study AWS services for this domain
• Complete hands-on labs
• Practice questions for this domain

Week 2: Domain Study¶

• Review exam domain #2 from README
• Study AWS services for this domain
• Complete hands-on labs
• Practice questions for this domain

Week 3: Domain Study¶

• Review exam domain #3 from README
• Study AWS services for this domain
• Complete hands-on labs
• Practice questions for this domain

Week 4: Domain Study¶

• Review exam domain #4 from README
• Study AWS services for this domain
• Complete hands-on labs
• Practice questions for this domain

Week 5: Domain Study¶

• Review exam domain #5 from README
• Study AWS services for this domain
• Complete hands-on labs
• Practice questions for this domain

Week 6: Domain Study¶

• Review exam domain #6 from README
• Study AWS services for this domain
• Complete hands-on labs
• Practice questions for this domain

Week 7: Domain Study¶

• Review exam domain #7 from README
• Study AWS services for this domain
• Complete hands-on labs
• Practice questions for this domain

Week 8: Domain Study¶

• Review exam domain #8 from README
• Study AWS services for this domain
• Complete hands-on labs
• Practice questions for this domain

Final Weeks: Practice and Review¶

Week 8: First Practice Exam¶

• Take full-length practice exam #1
• Review incorrect answers thoroughly
• Identify and study weak areas

Week 9: Intensive Review¶

• Review all exam domains
• Take practice exam #2 (aim for 80%+)
• Focus on weak areas

Week 10: Final Preparation¶

• Light review of key concepts
• Take official practice exam
• Rest and exam day preparation

Study Resources¶

👉 Complete AWS Study Resources Guide

Quick Links (SOA-C02 Specific)¶

• SOA-C02 Exam Page - Registration
• AWS Skill Builder - FREE exam prep
• AWS Documentation - Service docs
• AWS Free Tier - Hands-on practice

Progress Tracker¶

Practice Exam Scores¶

• Practice Exam 1: ___% (Target: 70%+)
• Practice Exam 2: ___% (Target: 80%+)
• Official Practice Exam: ___% (Target: 85%+)

Good luck on your SOA-C02 certification journey! 🚀