Becoming enabled in AI Security engineering and being able to close the deals with the sales team is a highly paid and sought after skillset.   

AI Enabled Security Sales Engineers/Architects can make $160,320 per year "base" with variables (bonuses and commissions). 

For example: A sales engineer may be offered an 80/20 or a 70/30 split when it comes to base/variable compensation.

• Base - $150,000
• Variable - $30,000

(Not to mention the non-monetary benefits such as customer engagement at trade shows, lunch and learns and company engagement at company sales events.)

Learn about the critical value a highly skilled presales cloud solutions architect can bring to an organization and its customers.

(Beginner/Intermediate) This official Certified Cloud AI Solutions Architect (CCASA) course has been designed for anyone who wants to become a proven presales cloud solutions architect and leader.    

Demand for AI-aware presales and solutions architects has been exponentially growing year over year, and learning about cloud solutions architecture can really elevate your career opportunities in the world of cloud computing technology. 

A presales cloud solutions architect is a technical specialist who develops proposals, technical scope, and pricing models for innovative technical solutions for clients. This role generates revenue for the organization.

Presales solution architects are considered to be the clients' trusted advisors. They are responsible for the technical solutions proposed during the sales cycle. 

Did you know that, in October 2024, the average salary for a Solution Architect in the United States was $162,309 per year, according to Glassdoor?

Entry level solutions architect positions start at $93,026 per year while the most sought-after solutions architects can make over $250,000 per year.

As an AI-enabled solutions architect, you will be on the front lines to propose the right technical requirements to meet client goals and function as a liaison between your sales and engineering groups.

Once you complete this official Certified Cloud AI Solutions Architect (CCASA) certification course, you will be truly prepared to join your organization's highly sought-after solutions architecture experts.

Let us help you get enabled with presales engineering and architecture. So what are you waiting for? Let us get started!

Join this Digital Crest Institute (DCI) course now and elevate your career!

Exam Objectives

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The certification exam will test candidates on the following exam objectives.

Successful Candidates will Receive a Digital Certification and a Digital Badge which can be posted and validated online.

A Free Study Guide is also provided online. 

Who should take this course and certification exam. 

• Anyone that is in a leadership or presales role should take this certification
• Anyone that has 1 year of cloud computing experience.
• Anyone that wants to prove they are competent in AI and Cloud financial management
• Anyone who wants to learn more about cost effective AI deployments on cloud platforms.

Vendor Agnostic means that the exam is not tied to the specific products and services of a vendor.

We do cover in the course content specific examples but the test will not solely rely on testing on AWS, GCP, etc. 

The Beta certification itself costs $99.00 USD which includes one free retake if needed.

The Full course and exam package bundle is available for $199.00

Continuing Education is a critical component to ensure that successful candidates maintain their certifications and keep up with changing times around technology.

The CEU requirements will be made available in January 2026 and will require 50 hours of continuing education units (CEU) over 3 years.  Fee will be $50.00.

Yes, both free and paid practice questions will be available on Digital Crest Institute (DCI) and Udemy.

The CCASA certification is valid for three years without Continuing Education. 

The credential will expire unless CE Credits are submitted.  

CE Credit information will be provided 6 months prior to expiration.

Exam is taking online and is not proctored. 

The CCFMS exam is 60 Questions and is timed at 90 Minutes. 

Questions are multiple choice.

Allowance of 15 Minutes is given for nonnative English speakers if requested.

Coaching is available for the CCFMS  and is discounted on an hourly basis for this exam. 

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Base rates would be $99.00 per hour.

The Certified Cloud Financial Management Strategist (CCFMS) official exam preparation course (5 hours of content) is available on Digital Crest Institute after exam releas.