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Architecting on AWS
Architecting on AWS is for solutions architects, solution-design engineers, and developers who seek an understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS) architecting. In this course, you will learn to...
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$2,190 USD
Duration
3 days
Course Code
AWS-ARCH
Available Formats
Classroom, Virtual
Upcoming Course Dates
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May 20, 2026 - May 22, 2026 (3 days)
Live Virtual | 9:00AM – 5:00PM PDT Language English Select from 1 option(s) below Live Virtual | 9:00AM – 5:00PM PDT- Enroll
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Overview
Architecting on AWS covers the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure. This three-day course is ideal for IT professionals who want to learn how to optimize the use of the AWS cloud by understanding AWS services and how they fit together into cloud-based solutions. To build a secure, high-performing, resilient and efficient infrastructure for your applications and workloads, you need to be well-trained. Offered both online and in class, our Architecting On AWS course is built for solution architects, solution-design engineers, and developers seeking an understanding of AWS architecting. In this course, you will learn to identify services and features to build resilient, secure and highly available IT solutions on the AWS Cloud.
The course teaches how to optimize the use of the AWS Cloud by understanding AWS services and how these services fit into cloud-based solutions. This course emphasizes AWS cloud best practices and recommended design patterns to help students think through the process of architecting optimal IT solutions on AWS. Case studies throughout the course showcase how some AWS customers have designed their infrastructures and the strategies and services they implemented. This AWS Architect course will prepare solutions architects to successfully take the official exam and become an AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate. This is the first step in becoming an AWS solutions architect.
Course Description
Architecting on AWS is for solutions architects, solution-design engineers, and developers who seek an understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS) architecting. In this course, you will learn to identify services and features to build resilient, secure, and highly available IT solutions on the AWS Cloud. Architectural solutions differ depending on industry, types of applications, and business size. AWS Authorized Instructors emphasize best practices by using the AWS Well-Architected Framework. They guide you through the process of designing optimal IT solutions based on real-life scenarios. The modules focus on account security, networking, compute, storage, databases, monitoring, automation, containers, serverless architecture, edge services, and backup and recovery. At the end of the course, you will practice building a solution and apply what you have learned.
Skills Gained
- Identify AWS architecting basic practices.
- Summarize the fundamentals of account security.
- Identify strategies to build a secure virtual network that includes private and public subnets.
- Practice building a multi-tier architecture in AWS.
- Identify strategies to select the appropriate compute resources based on business use cases.
- Compare and contrast AWS storage products and services based on business scenarios.
- Compare and contrast AWS database services based on business needs.
- Identify the role of monitoring, load balancing, and auto scaling responses based on business needs.
- Identify and discuss AWS automation tools that will help you build, maintain, and evolve your infrastructure.
- Discuss hybrid networking, network peering, and gateway and routing solutions to extend and secure your infrastructure.
- Explore AWS container services for the rapid implementation of an infrastructure-agnostic, portable application environment.
- Identify the business and security benefits of AWS serverless services based on business examples.
- Discuss the ways in which AWS edge services address latency and security.
- Explore AWS backup, recovery solutions, and best practices to ensure resiliency and business continuity.
Who Can Benefit
This course is intended for:
- Solution architects
- Solution
- design engineers
- Developers who are seeking an understanding of AWS architecting
- Individuals who are seeking the AWS Solutions Architect
- Associate certification
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
- Completed AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials, or AWS Technical Essentials
- Working knowledge of distributed systems
- Familiarity with general networking concepts
- Familiarity with IP addressing
- Working knowledge of multi-tier architectures
- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts
Course Details
Course Details
Delivery Method
This course is delivered through a mix of:
- Instructor-led Training
- Hands-on Labs
Day 1
- Course and Student Introductions
- Architecting Fundamentals
Day 2
- Storage
- Database Services
Day 3
- Networking, part 2
- Build a Serverless Architecture
Schedule
1 options available
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May 20, 2026 - May 22, 2026 (3 days)
Live Virtual | 9:00AM – 5:00PM PDT Language English Select from 1 option(s) below Live Virtual | 9:00AM – 5:00PM PDT- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
Promo Code: REFRESH
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Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
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Reviews
Sean was very patient. Covered all topics. At the end, he reviewed exam questions. Shared all necessary information via email to prepare for the exam. I will certainly recommend taking this course.
The class was well organized. The instructor was very knowledgable and professional. I will recommend this training to other employees within my company.
Craig has done a great job! There is not much I could suggest to change.
Provided substantial in-depth information with helpful walkthroughs
Pete made learning AWS functionalities very simple. He was able to provide real-world examples and further explain anything we questioned.
