After completing the AWS training, I’ve seen a significant improvement in my cloud architecture skills. The course was comprehensive and practical, making it easier to apply what I learned to real-world projects.
Before Class
Why it matters
Pre-class preparation builds a strong foundation, helping participants maximize their learning and fully engage with the hands-on labs and advanced AWS concepts during the course.
Day 1: AWS Architectural Foundations
AM
Morning - Make architectural decisions based on AWS principles and best practices
- Explore AWS global infrastructure and services
- Understand the AWS Well-Architected Framework
PM
Afternoon - Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework to design solutions
- Introduction to core AWS services: Compute, storage, and networking
- Hands-on lab: Setting up AWS foundational architecture
Why it matters
Day 1 lays the groundwork for designing scalable and resilient architectures by introducing key AWS principles and services.
Day 2: Building Scalable and Reliable Solutions
AM
Morning - Leverage AWS services for scalability and high availability
- Enable resiliency with AWS Managed Services
- Optimize AWS-based infrastructure for cost and performance
PM
Afternoon - Design large datastores for the AWS Cloud
- Protect your infrastructure from DDoS attacks
- Hands-on lab: Designing scalable and secure AWS solutions
Why it matters
Day 2 focuses on building robust and efficient architectures, ensuring participants can design reliable cloud solutions.
Day 3: Managing Multi-Region and Multi-Account Architectures
AM
Morning - Manage multiple AWS accounts for your organization
- Connect on-premises data centers to AWS Cloud
- Understand the implications of connecting multi-region VPCs
PM
Afternoon - Move large data sets to the AWS Cloud
- Select appropriate deployment mechanisms
- Hands-on lab: Architecting multi-region solutions
Why it matters
Day 3 equips participants with skills to manage complex, distributed cloud architectures, addressing business continuity and scalability needs.
Day 4: Enhancing Security and Compliance
AM
Morning - Secure your data on AWS with encryption
- Protect data at rest and in flight
- Implement security best practices for AWS environments
PM
Afternoon - Explore compliance requirements with AWS services
- Hands-on lab: Applying encryption and security protocols
- Designing for secure and compliant architectures
Why it matters
Day 4 emphasizes the importance of security and compliance, preparing participants to safeguard their cloud environments effectively.
Day 5: Performance Optimization
AM
Morning - Enhance the performance of AWS solutions
- Explore tools for monitoring and troubleshooting
- Design protection against resource constraints
PM
Afternoon - Implement architectural designs for scaling large websites
- Optimize workloads for high traffic environments
- Hands-on lab: Performance tuning in AWS
Why it matters
Day 5 focuses on improving the performance of AWS solutions, ensuring participants can handle high-demand scenarios efficiently.
Day 6: Practical Implementation and Certification Preparation
AM
Morning - Final project: Design and implement a full AWS architecture
- Review key AWS concepts and solutions
PM
Afternoon - Certification preparation: Practice questions and mock exams
- Q&A and course wrap-up
Why it matters
Day 6 consolidates all learnings through a practical project and prepares participants for AWS Certified Solutions Architect certifications.
