There isn’t any difficulty. As long as you know the basics of every main product ( S3, ELB, SQS, CloudFormation, AutoScaling , EC2 , IAM and so on… ) you should be good to go. The goal of the associate level exam is to be able to get the product catalog in your head , not to master it.

How long does it take to prepare for AWS Solutions Architect Associate?

On average, we recommend approximately 35-40 hours of preparation for the Solution Architect – Associate Exam, as long as you have some AWS experience. This includes study across all of your resources, including our Solutions Architect Learning Path, and any other resources that you choose.

Can I pass AWS Solution Architect Associate?

Passing marks for the AWS Certified Solution architect exam varies daily. It could be 60% or 72% or even more, but you should always prepare for 75% to pass the exam on the very first attempt.