AWS Solutions Architect Professional: Migration & Modernization

AIU.ac Verdict: Essential for architects and senior engineers preparing for SAP-C02 or leading real migration projects. The 3-hour format is dense and practical, though you’ll need prior AWS fundamentals—this isn’t an entry point to the platform.

What This Course Covers

You’ll work through migration acceleration frameworks, including the 6Rs (rehost, replatform, refactor, repurchase, retire, retain), application modernization patterns, and how to design resilient, cost-optimised architectures during large-scale workload transitions. Expect deep dives into database migration strategies, containerisation decisions, and serverless adoption patterns—all grounded in real constraints like legacy system dependencies and compliance requirements.

The course emphasises hands-on decision-making: when to lift-and-shift versus rebuild, how to structure multi-account strategies, and managing risk during cutover. Craig Arcuri’s instruction focuses on the architectural trade-offs you’ll actually face—not just AWS service features—with sandbox labs that let you test migration scenarios before exam preparation.

Who Is This Course For?

Ideal for:

Solutions Architects preparing for SAP-C02: Direct alignment with exam domains; practical reinforcement of migration and modernization patterns tested at Professional level.
Senior engineers leading cloud migration programmes: Immediately applicable decision frameworks for multi-workload transitions, cost optimisation, and stakeholder communication.
Cloud platform leads in enterprises: Structured approach to evaluating modernization strategies across legacy portfolios and defining architectural guardrails.

May not suit:

AWS beginners without EC2/VPC/RDS foundation: Assumes solid intermediate AWS knowledge; you’ll struggle without prior hands-on experience with core services.
Developers seeking application-level modernization only: Focuses on infrastructure and architecture decisions; limited coverage of code-level refactoring or framework migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this course take?

3 hours 4 minutes of video content. Plan 6–8 hours total including hands-on labs and exam-style practice questions.

Do I need AWS certification experience first?

You should hold AWS Solutions Architect Associate (or equivalent hands-on experience). This course assumes you’re comfortable with core services and focuses on Professional-level migration and modernization patterns.

Will this prepare me fully for SAP-C02?

It covers migration and modernization domains thoroughly, but SAP-C02 also tests design principles, security, and cost optimisation across other scenarios. Combine this with additional practice exams and AWS whitepapers for complete coverage.

What makes Pluralsight’s approach different?

Craig Arcuri teaches architectural decision-making, not just service features. You get sandbox labs to test real scenarios and focus on trade-offs you’ll face in production—ideal for architects, not just exam cramming.

Course by Craig Arcuri on Pluralsight. Duration: 3h 4m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.