When does class start/end?
Class hours may vary, please reach out to contact@ascendientlearning.com if you have any questions.
Building Streaming Data Analytics Solutions on AWS
In this course, you will learn to build streaming data analytics solutions using AWS services, including Amazon Kinesis and Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK). Amazon Kinesis is a...
Read MoreOverview
In this course, you will learn to build streaming data analytics solutions using AWS services, including Amazon Kinesis and Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK). Amazon Kinesis is a massively scalable and durable real-time data streaming service. Amazon MSK offers a secure, fully managed, and highly available Apache Kafka service. You will learn how Amazon Kinesis and Amazon MSK integrate with AWS services such as AWS Glue and AWS Lambda. The course addresses the streaming data ingestion, stream storage, and stream processing components of the data analytics pipeline. You will also learn to apply security, performance, and cost management best practices to the operation of Kinesis and Amazon MSK.
Skills Gained
- Understand the features and benefits of a modern data architecture. Learn how AWS streaming services fit into a modern data architecture.
- Design and implement a streaming data analytics solution
- Identify and apply appropriate techniques, such as compression, sharding, and partitioning, to optimize data storage
- Select and deploy appropriate options to ingest, transform, and store real-time and near real-time data
- Choose the appropriate streams, clusters, topics, scaling approach, and network topology for a particular business use case
- Understand how data storage and processing affect the analysis and visualization mechanisms needed to gain actionable business insights
- Secure streaming data at rest and in transit
- Monitor analytics workloads to identify and remediate problems
- Apply cost management best practices
Who Can Benefit
- Data engineers and architects
- Developers who want to build and manage real-time applications and streaming data analytics solutions
Prerequisites
- At least one year of data analytics experience or direct experience building real-time applications or streaming analytics solutions. We suggest the Streaming Data Solutions on AWS whitepaper for those that need a refresher on streaming concepts.
- Completed either Architecting on AWS or Data Analytics Fundamentals
- Completed Building Data Lakes on AWS
Course Details
Course Outline
Module A: Overview of Data Analytics and the Data Pipeline
- Data analytics use cases
- Using the data pipeline for analytics
Module 1: Using Streaming Services in the Data Analytics Pipeline
- The importance of streaming data analytics
- The streaming data analytics pipeline
- Streaming concepts
Module 2: Introduction to AWS Streaming Services
- Streaming data services in AWS
- Amazon Kinesis in analytics solutions
- Demonstration: Explore Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
- Practice Lab: Setting up a streaming delivery pipeline with Amazon Kinesis
- Using Amazon Kinesis Data Analytics
- Introduction to Amazon MSK
- Overview of Spark Streaming
Module 3: Using Amazon Kinesis for Real-time Data Analytics
- Exploring Amazon Kinesis using a clickstream workload
- Creating Kinesis data and delivery streams
- Demonstration: Understanding producers and consumers
- Building stream producers
- Building stream consumers
- Building and deploying Flink applications in Kinesis Data Analytics
- Demonstration: Explore Zeppelin notebooks for Kinesis Data Analytics
- Practice Lab: Streaming analytics with Amazon Kinesis Data Analytics and Apache Flink
Module 4: Securing, Monitoring, and Optimizing Amazon Kinesis
- Optimize Amazon Kinesis to gain actionable business insights
- Security and monitoring best practices
Module 5: Using Amazon MSK in Streaming Data Analytics Solutions
- Use cases for Amazon MSK
- Creating MSK clusters
- Demonstration: Provisioning an MSK Cluster
- Ingesting data into Amazon MSK
- Practice Lab: Introduction to access control with Amazon MSK
- Transforming and processing in Amazon MSK
Module 6: Securing, Monitoring, and Optimizing Amazon MSK
- Optimizing Amazon MSK
- Demonstration: Scaling up Amazon MSK storage
- Practice Lab: Amazon MSK streaming pipeline and application deployment
- Security and monitoring
- Demonstration: Monitoring an MSK cluster
Module 7: Designing Streaming Data Analytics Solutions
- Use case review
- Class Exercise: Designing a streaming data analytics workflow
Module B: Developing Modern Data Architectures on AWS
- Modern data architectures
Schedule
4 options available
-
Sep 26, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 (1 day)
Live Virtual | 9:00AM – 5:00PM EDT Language English Select from 1 options below Live Virtual |9:00AM – 5:00PM EDT- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
-
Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025 (1 day)
Live Virtual | 6:00AM – 2:00PM PDT Language English Select from 1 options below Live Virtual |6:00AM – 2:00PM PDT- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
-
Dec 8, 2025 - Dec 8, 2025 (1 day)
Live Virtual | 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST Language English Select from 1 options below Live Virtual |9:00AM – 5:00PM EST- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
-
Dec 10, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 (1 day)
Live Virtual | 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST Language English Select from 1 options below Live Virtual |9:00AM – 5:00PM EST- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
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.
What languages are used to deliver training?
Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.
What does GTR stand for?
GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.
How do I find an Ascendient Learning training location?
We have training locations across the United States and Canada - View a complete list of classroom training locations.
Which delivery formats are available?
At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
What does vendor-authorized training mean?
As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?
It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.
How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?
We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.
Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?
Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?
Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.
Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?
We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth. We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.
How do I get started with certification?
Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.
Will I get access to content after I complete a course?
You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.
How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?
View our filing status and how to request a W9.
Reviews
The technical data in the AWS Solutions Architect course was very thorough.
Great company -- easy to sign up and very organized. Loved my teacher and class overall.
Instructor knew her stuff. Long time in the industry. Course was easy to follow and very informative.
Very good material, the instructor was clear explaining the topics, and the labs were easy to follow it.
Class was very informative, although one lab didnt but will try again later
