Exam Readiness: AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty (ACDAS-EX) - Outline

Detailed Course Outline

Module 0: Introduction and Overview

Module 1: Domain 1 – Data Collection Systems

• 1.1 Determine the operational characteristics of the collection system
• 1.2 Select a collection system that handles the frequency, volume, and source of data
• 1.3 Select a collection system that addresses the key properties of data, such as order, format, and compression
• Multiple question interactive domain review

Module 2: Domain 2 – Storage and Data Management Concerns

• 2.1 Determine the operational characteristics of the storage system for analytics
• 2.2 Determine data access and retrieval patterns
• 2.3 Select an appropriate data layout, schema, structure, and format
• 2.4 Define a data lifecycle based on usage patterns and business requirements
• 2.5 Determine the appropriate system for cataloging data and managing metadata
• Multiple question interactive domain review

Module 3: Domain 3 – Data Processing Solutions

• 3.1 Determine appropriate data processing solution requirements
• 3.2 Design a solution for transforming and preparing data for analysis
• 3.3 Automate and operationalize a data processing solution
• Multiple question interactive domain review

Module 4: Domain 4 – Analysis and Visualization of Analytical Data

• 4.1 Determine the operational characteristics of the analysis and visualization solution
• 4.2 Select the appropriate data analysis solution for a given scenario
• 4.3 Select the appropriate data visualization solution for a given scenario
• Multiple question interactive domain review

Module 5: Domain 5 – Security of the Data Analysis System

• 5.1 Select the appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms
• 5.2 Apply data protection and encryption techniques
• 5.3 Apply data governance and compliance controls
• Multiple question interactive domain review

Module 6: AWS Exam Preparation

• 20 question practice exam

Module 7: Course Review and Wrap-Up