A Solution Architect is responsible for the successful design, implementation, deployment and adoption of an overall solution. A Solution Architect ensures that the solution meets the customer’s needs now and in the future. While the Solution Architect may not “click the buttons” during a deployment, they are ultimately responsible for the solution and work closely with the deployment team.
Instructor-led training (ILT) is scheduled for March 2020 that provides more hands-on activities, and both this path and ILT are needed for the exam.