Media and Entertainment
The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros Discovery
Hollywood studios, streaming giants, and post-production houses run continuous content and platform programs.

4-day in-person AWS SAA-C03 training in Santa Monica / Playa Vista / Downtown LA. AWS Certified Pro trainers, sandbox, 2 full mocks, pass guarantee.
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AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) certification training in Los Angeles prepares you for cloud architect roles at Netflix, Disney Streaming, Snap, Riot Games, Hulu, SpaceX and LA SaaS startups. Learners Ink's 4-day program in Santa Monica, Playa Vista or Downtown LA is delivered by AWS Certified Pro trainers, covers all 4 SAA-C03 domains, ships with a dedicated sandbox, 2,000+ practice questions and a pass guarantee.
In-person sessions at our Los Angeles, CA venue with live instructor.
Join from anywhere on Zoom or MS Teams, weekday and weekend cohorts.
Lifetime access, study at your own pace, includes practice tests.
Classroom cohorts in Los Angeles, CA. Small group sizes, named instructors, money-back guarantee.
| Start Date | Mode | Schedule | Fee (USD) | Seats | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekend BatchJuly 25-26 and August 1-2, 2026 (4-day weekend) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 2 weekends (4 days), Sat-Sun, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | Filling fast | |
Weekday BatchJuly 28-31, 2026 (4-day intensive) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 4-day intensive, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | 12 of 25 left | |
Weekend BatchAugust 22-23 and August 29-30, 2026 (4-day weekend) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 2 weekends (4 days), Sat-Sun, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | Open | |
Weekday BatchAugust 25-28, 2026 (4-day intensive) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 4-day intensive, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | Open | |
Weekend BatchSeptember 19-20 and September 26-27, 2026 (4-day weekend) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 2 weekends (4 days), Sat-Sun, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | Open | |
Weekday BatchSeptember 22-25, 2026 (4-day intensive) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 4-day intensive, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | Open | |
Weekend BatchOctober 24-25 and October 31 - November 1, 2026 (4-day weekend) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 2 weekends (4 days), Sat-Sun, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | Open | |
Weekday BatchOctober 27-30, 2026 (4-day intensive) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 4-day intensive, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | Open | |
Weekday BatchNovember 17-20, 2026 (4-day intensive) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 4-day intensive, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | Open | |
Weekend BatchNovember 21-22 and November 28-29, 2026 (4-day weekend) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 2 weekends (4 days), Sat-Sun, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | Open | |
Weekend BatchDecember 12-13 and December 19-20, 2026 (4-day weekend) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 2 weekends (4 days), Sat-Sun, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | Open | |
Weekday BatchDecember 15-18, 2026 (4-day intensive) | Classroom, Los Angeles | 4-day intensive, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles time | $2,199$1,799Early Bird, save $400 | Open |
SAA-C03 blueprint coverage with exam-vendor aligned slides, labs and case studies.
60+ guided AWS console and CLI labs across VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda and more.
Every design exercise applies the 6 pillars: operational excellence, security, reliability, performance, cost, sustainability.
CloudFormation and CDK basics built into labs, with Terraform-on-AWS pointers for DevOps roles.
Trainers with active AWS Solutions Architect Professional and Specialty credentials and live client engagements.
65-question SAA-C03 style simulations with answers and explanations, plus domain-level mini tests.
Los Angeles is Southern California's cloud capital. Netflix, Disney Streaming, Snap, Riot Games, Hulu, Tinder, Bumble, SpaceX, Northrop Grumman and a dense startup ecosystem all run AWS-first architectures at scale. The AWS Solutions Architect Associate is the most cited cloud credential on LA tech job descriptions after the AWS Cloud Practitioner.
AWS SAA-C03 certified architects in Los Angeles earn USD 155,000 to 220,000 at senior level and USD 195,000 to 290,000 as principal architects at Netflix, Disney Streaming, Snap and Riot Games. Media and gaming companies pay a 15 to 25 percent premium over general SaaS for certified architects who understand video pipeline, CDN and global distribution patterns.
Learners Ink's AWS SAA-C03 cohort in Los Angeles is delivered by AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional trainers with active Netflix, Disney and gaming studio delivery experience. The 4-day intensive runs from a Santa Monica, Playa Vista or Downtown LA venue, includes a dedicated AWS sandbox, 2 full-length practice tests and a pass guarantee with free re-sit within 12 months.
AWS SAA-C03 certification in Los Angeles typically pays back inside 2 to 4 months on a single senior architect move into streaming, gaming or aerospace digital platforms.
Twelve outcome pillars mapped to the PMI® Examination Content Outline, with deep practice across People, Process and Business Environment.
Confident design with EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, CloudFront, Route 53 and more.
Apply IAM, KMS, security groups, NACLs and the AWS Shared Responsibility Model in every design.
Design multi-AZ VPCs, Transit Gateway, VPN, Direct Connect and hybrid connectivity.
ASG, ELB, multi-AZ RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB global tables, S3 cross-region replication.
Pick between RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, Redshift, OpenSearch with cost and latency trade-offs.
Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS, SNS and Step Functions for modern workloads.
Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, Spot, S3 storage classes, lifecycle policies and cost guardrails.
CloudFormation and CDK basics for repeatable, auditable AWS environments.
6 Rs of migration, AWS MAP, Application Discovery and Database Migration Service patterns.
Map every domain weight to study time, with scenario-based question drills and review strategy.
Build 3 to 4 reference architectures in a public GitHub portfolio with diagrams and cost models.
Run a Well-Architected Review against your own design and produce a remediation plan.
Core AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training competencies aligned to the latest AWS exam blueprint, ready to apply on day one.
In-person learning delivers focus, networking and instructor engagement you cannot replicate online. Here is what makes our classroom cohorts stand out.
Whiteboard the 3-tier app, serverless and data-lake designs face to face.
Build a network with cloud engineers from leading employers.
60+ guided AWS labs with mentor reviews in-room.
A dedicated venue removes home distractions for 40 intensive hours.
Centrally located with full amenities, printed materials and parking.
Identical SAA-C03 curriculum with the energy of in-room workshops.
Three quick calculators to model your salary uplift, course payback period, and long-term career projection. All figures are indicative, based on PMI Earning Power data and local salary benchmarks.
Verified demand across the leading sectors driving AWS SAA hiring in Los Angeles, CA, with the marquee employers in each industry.
The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros Discovery
Hollywood studios, streaming giants, and post-production houses run continuous content and platform programs.
SpaceX
SpaceX, Northrop, and Raytheon LA-area sites hire PMPs for launch, satellite, and defence programs.
Snap Inc
Silicon Beach (Santa Monica, Venice) start-ups and Snap, Riot scale-ups demand PM leadership.
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser, Cedars-Sinai, and biotech firms run EHR, research, and digital health programs.
The Walt Disney Company, Netflix, SpaceX
Ports of LA and Long Beach drive supply-chain and infrastructure PM hiring.
The Walt Disney Company, Netflix, SpaceX
Olympic 2028 prep and Metro expansion fuel capital-project PM demand.
Verified hiring patterns from the largest employers in Los Angeles, CA. AWS SAA-certified candidates are actively preferred or required for these roles.
| Employer | Industry | Why AWS SAA Matters | Typical Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walt Disney Company | Media | Burbank HQ runs streaming, parks, and studio programs. | AWS SAA aligned senior delivery roles |
| Netflix | Streaming | Hollywood content + platform engineering programs. | AWS SAA aligned senior delivery roles |
| SpaceX | Aerospace | Hawthorne HQ launches PM-heavy rocket and Starlink programs. | AWS SAA aligned senior delivery roles |
| Snap Inc | Technology | Santa Monica HQ with platform and AR program hiring. | AWS SAA aligned senior delivery roles |
| Kaiser Permanente | Healthcare | Largest SoCal employer with sustained PMO hiring. | AWS SAA aligned senior delivery roles |
| Northrop Grumman | Defence | Redondo Beach hub runs satellite and defence programs. | AWS SAA aligned senior delivery roles |
| Warner Bros Discovery | Media | Burbank studio + streaming transformation programs. | AWS SAA aligned senior delivery roles |
| Edison International | Utilities | SoCal Edison grid modernisation and wildfire mitigation PMs. | AWS SAA aligned senior delivery roles |
The most in-demand AWS SAA-tagged designations and the value each adds to your career.
Studios and streaming firms across LA.
SpaceX, Northrop, Boeing Long Beach.
Cross-functional delivery at Snap, Disney, Warner.
Kaiser, Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health.
Olympic and Metro capital projects.
Port and supply-chain modernisation.
Source: AWS Certification value report 2026, Dice Tech Salary Report Los Angeles, Levels.fyi and LinkedIn LA live listings. AWS SAA-C03 certified architects in Los Angeles earn 28 to 40 percent more than uncertified infrastructure engineers, with streaming and gaming employers paying a further 15 to 25 percent premium.
Two complete 180-question simulations modelled on the live PMI exam, with detailed answer keys, rationale for every option and instructor-led debriefs. Access is gated, share your details and we unlock both tests instantly.
Full SAA-C03 simulation across all 4 domains with scenario-based questions, answer rationale and a domain-level skill-gap map
Second full simulation with harder design and cost-optimisation scenarios, target 80%+ before booking the AWS exam
Pass guarantee: achieve 75% on both full-length practice tests and we back you with a written AWS SAA pass guarantee.
Download our complete library of free AWS SAA preparation resources, no email gate on the practice test, just instant access.
Scenario-based mini test with instant scoring and answer rationale.
Every SAA-C03 service on a single printable reference page with use cases.
All 6 pillars, design principles and review questions on one page.
Rehost, Replatform, Repurchase, Refactor, Retire, Retain with decision matrix.
City-by-city Cloud Architect and AWS Engineer salary data from LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
Day-by-day editable planner with lab checkpoints and mock test schedule.
Course outline, fee schedule, batch calendar and instructor profiles.
Most learners complete the full journey in 8 to 12 weeks. We support you end-to-end, from eligibility check to PMI® application narrative and sitting the exam.
Free 30-minute call to confirm AWS readiness and target role.
Get cloud refresher pack, AWS Free Tier setup guide and access to the LMS.
Live cohort across compute, storage, networking, databases, security, serverless and cost.
Complete 60+ guided labs plus 3 reference architectures.
Sit 2 full-length practice tests and resolve every wrong answer with your mentor.
Schedule the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam at Pearson VUE or online proctored.
The Learners Ink AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) program in Los Angeles is delivered over 4 instructor-led days at a Santa Monica, Playa Vista or Downtown LA venue. The curriculum covers all 4 exam domains with labs on EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Lambda, ECS, EKS, CloudFront, Route 53, ELB, Auto Scaling, KMS and Cost Explorer, plus Well-Architected Framework reviews tailored to media and gaming workloads.
| Course Name | AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training (Classroom) |
| Duration | 40 Contact Hours |
| Format | In-Person Classroom, Los Angeles |
| Accreditation | AWS Training Partner aligned |
| Certification Body | AWS |
| Class Size | Max 18 per cohort, personalised attention |
| Certificate | Certificate of Completion from Learners Ink |
| Exam Prep | 2,000+ Practice Questions + 2 Full-Length Practice Tests with Answers and Explanations |
| Course Fee | $1,799 (Early Bird) - was $2,199 |
| Contact | +1-408-444-7579 |
| support@learnersink.com |
Review the eligibility pathway that matches your background. The Learners Ink AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training programme is designed to satisfy the AWS prerequisites end-to-end.
Ideal for professionals who lead, manage or coordinate projects and are ready to earn a globally recognised credential.
Structured entry path into AWS with hands-on labs and SAA-C03 certification
Validate AWS design depth across security, resilience, performance and cost
Pivot into Cloud Engineer and SRE roles with AWS depth
Add architecture-grade AWS depth on top of CI/CD and Linux skills
Modernise from data centre operations to AWS cloud architecture
Learn VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect and hybrid connectivity
Migrate workloads to RDS, Aurora and DynamoDB with confidence
Design serverless and event-driven systems on AWS
Lead cloud migrations and AWS Well-Architected reviews
Govern AWS estate cost, security and compliance
Speak fluently about AWS architecture and pricing with clients
Lead client AWS engagements with SAA-C03 credential
Structured cloud entry path with capstone and portfolio output
Add cloud-native data platform depth on S3, Glue, Athena, Redshift
Apply IAM, KMS, GuardDuty and AWS security best practice
6 domains, 23 modules covering every objective on the current AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training blueprint from AWS.
Identity, access, data protection and network security on AWS.
Full domain coverage with hands-on labs and reference architectures.
Instructors with AWS SAP and Specialty credentials and live engagements.
Curriculum mapped to current SAA-C03 blueprint.
Across Fortune 500 companies and government agencies since 2019.
Every class is live, never pre-recorded, with real-time labs.
Build 3 to 4 portfolio-grade AWS designs with cost models.
Weekday, weekend or accelerated bootcamp, live online or in-person.
Run a real WAF review against your design with mentor feedback.
CloudFormation and CDK basics in every major lab.
6 Rs of migration, AWS MAP and discovery patterns.
Real reviews from AWS alumni across the USA, UK, UAE, Australia and India.
If our training does not meet your expectations, a full refund is available.
Re-attend any future cohort, classroom or live online, free of cost for revision.
Resume polish, LinkedIn makeover, mock interviews and curated cloud job board.
Tailored in-house AWS programs for teams of 5+ with group pricing.
Step-by-step booking guidance and discount voucher pointers where eligible.
Learners Ink certificate plus SAA-C03 readiness and digital badge.
A transparent, feature-by-feature comparison so you can make an informed choice.
| Feature | Learners Ink | Typical Other Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Depth | 40 hours mapped to SAA-C03 plus IaC, observability and migration | Often 24 to 30 hours, slide-heavy |
| Trainer Quality | Senior architects with AWS SAP and Specialty credentials | Recorded video instructors with limited live AWS experience |
| Live vs Pre-recorded | 100% live instructor-led, real-time design and lab reviews | Often pre-recorded with limited mentor access |
| Hands-On Labs | 60+ guided AWS console and CLI labs with sandbox accounts | Toy labs or screenshots only |
| Reference Architectures | Build 3 to 4 real reference architectures for your portfolio | Rarely included |
| Practice Tests | 2 full-length SAA-C03 simulations with mentor review | Generic question banks without rationale |
| Career Services | Resume, LinkedIn, AWS mocks, curated cloud job board | Limited or upsell |
| Re-Sit Policy | Free re-sit of any future cohort within 12 months | Paid re-enrol |
Side-by-side comparison of our three AWS SAA delivery formats so you can pick what fits your schedule, learning style and budget.
| Dimension | Classroom (In-Person) | Live Online (Virtual) | Hybrid (Blended) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Mode | Physical classroom, in-room instructor | Live Zoom or Microsoft Teams, real-time instructor | Mix of classroom days plus live online sessions |
| AWS Accredited | Yes, AWS-aligned curriculum | Yes, AWS-aligned curriculum | Yes, AWS-aligned curriculum |
| Curriculum Hours | Full AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training blueprint coverage | Full AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training blueprint coverage | Full AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training blueprint coverage |
| Interaction Level | Highest, in-room peer and instructor | High, breakouts, polls, live Q&A | Very high, classroom days plus virtual reinforcement |
| Schedule Flexibility | Fixed venue and dates | Most flexible, weekday or weekend cohorts | Moderate, anchored to classroom days |
| Travel and Commute | Daily commute to venue | Zero commute, learn from anywhere | Partial commute on classroom days only |
| Session Recordings | Not recorded | Recorded, 90 days portal access | Online sessions recorded, classroom days are live only |
| Networking | Strongest in-room networking | Global cohort networking via virtual breakouts | Best of both, in-person plus global cohort |
| Typical Fee Range | Premium, includes venue and refreshments | 20 to 25 percent lower than classroom | Mid-range between classroom and live online |
| Best Fit | Learners who thrive on in-room energy and local networking | Working professionals, frequent travellers, global learners | Learners who want classroom rigour with online convenience |
Note: Hybrid cohorts are available on request for corporate batches of 8 or more learners. Speak to a counsellor to design a blended schedule.
AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Security Specialty
Arvind has 16+ years across data centre and cloud, with 60+ AWS migrations led for BFSI and telecoms clients.
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"Joined the Learners Ink AWS SAA cohort serving Los Angeles learners. Hands-on labs were the difference, and the local cohort dynamics across United States made the experience genuinely worth the fee."
"Joined the Learners Ink AWS SAA cohort serving Los Angeles learners. Passed SAA-C03 at 850 first attempt, and the local cohort dynamics across United States made the experience genuinely worth the fee."
"Joined the Learners Ink AWS SAA cohort serving Los Angeles learners. Networking module was excellent, and the local cohort dynamics across United States made the experience genuinely worth the fee."
"Joined the Learners Ink AWS SAA cohort serving Los Angeles learners. Well-Architected review changed our designs, and the local cohort dynamics across United States made the experience genuinely worth the fee."
AWS SAA is a career inflection point. Our learners get end-to-end support, from resume positioning and LinkedIn® optimisation to mock interviews and a curated AWS SAA job board.
Cloud Architect-aligned CV review optimised for ATS keywords and AWS recruiter scans.
Reposition for Cloud Engineer, Solutions Architect and DevOps recruiter searches.
AWS architecture, scenario and behavioural mocks with senior practitioners.
Hand-picked AWS roles across product, BFSI, healthcare, retail and consulting.
Join Learners Ink AWS alumni at hyperscalers, GCCs, Big 4 and global SIs.
Reference architecture polish, diagram reviews and GitHub repo presentation.
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