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$1,460USD
Duration 2 days
Course Code AWS-KIRO
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

Course Description

Spec-Driven Development with Kiro is a two-day, instructor-led training course designed for developers, software engineers, and technical leads adopting AI-assisted, agentic development practices. The course teaches the principles of agentic coding and how to apply them using Kiro, the agentic IDE for software development. Participants learn to plan and implement features through Kiro Feature Specs and Bugfix Specs, control agent behavior with steering files and execution modes, and extend agent capabilities with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and Kiro Powers. The course also covers automating workflows with agent hooks, packaging reusable expertise with agent skills and custom subagents, and configuring projects for team collaboration and enterprise governance. Hands-on labs are interleaved with module content throughout each day. On Day 1, learners progressively build a weather application using each Kiro capability as it is taught. On Day 2, learners deploy, extend, and team-enable a pre-built micro-blogging application.

  • This course includes presentations, hands-on labs, demonstrations, and group exercises.

Skills Gained

In this course, you learn to do the following:

  • Implement spec-driven development workflows using specifications to plan, design, and execute features and fixes
  • Configure and control agent behavior using steering files, context providers, execution modes (Autopilot and Supervised), and custom subagents
  • Extend agent capabilities using Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and Kiro Powers to integrate external tools, services, and domain expertise
  • Automate and scale development workflows using agent hooks, agent skills, shared steering, and custom subagents
  • Build and share reusable agent capabilities by creating custom Kiro Powers, agent skills, and custom subagents for team-specific workflows
  • Apply enterprise governance controls for MCP registry allowlisting, model governance, and extension management

Who Can Benefit

This course is intended for:

  • Software developers and engineers
  • Technical leads adopting AI-assisted development workflows
  • Development teams adopting agentic coding practices
  • DevOps engineers integrating AI agents into delivery pipelines

Prerequisites

We recommend that attendees of this course have:

  • Proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Working knowledge of Git version control
  • Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and cloud application concepts
  • Foundational knowledge of generative AI concepts (LLMs, tokens, inference)
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Course Details

Course Details

Day 1

Module 1: Introduction to Agentic Development with Kiro

  • The agentic coding paradigm and Kiro core capabilities
  • Five principles of effective agentic development
  • Kiro IDE vs Kiro CLI
  • Vibe sessions, Spec sessions, and model selection

Module 2: Spec-Driven Development with Feature Specs

  • The three-phase spec workflow (Requirements, Design, Tasks)
  • Requirements-First workflow and EARS notation
  • Design-First workflow (High-Level and Low-Level Design)
  • Correctness with property-based testing

Module 3: Steering, Context, and Agent Control

  • Steering files and foundational context
  • Custom steering files and inclusion modes (always, fileMatch, manual, auto)
  • Workspace and global scope
  • Context providers and session management
  • Autopilot and Supervised execution modes
  • Trusted commands and trusted tools

Module 4: Bugfix Specs

  • When to use Bugfix Specs
  • The bugfix analysis phase: current, expected, and unchanged behavior
  • Root cause analysis and design
  • Property-based testing for regression prevention

Day 1 Lab: Kiro Spec-Driven Development Foundations

Day 2

Module 5: MCP Servers and Tool Integration

  • Model Context Protocol fundamentals and client-server architecture
  • Configuring MCP servers at workspace and user scope
  • Managing servers, tools, and auto-approve
  • Using MCP tools in chat and troubleshooting

Module 6: Kiro Powers

  • The context overload problem and how Powers solve it
  • Power directory structure (POWER.md, mcp.json, steering)
  • Installing and using Powers from the IDE and kiro.dev
  • Authoring and sharing custom Powers

Module 7: Agent Hooks, Skills, and Custom Subagents

  • Agent hooks: triggers, actions, and creation
  • Agent skills: portable instruction packages with progressive disclosure
  • Custom subagents: scoped tool permissions and delegation
  • Skills vs Steering vs Powers

Module 8: Team Collaboration and Enterprise Governance

  • Shared workspace configuration through the .kiro directory
  • Steering file organization and spec review conventions for teams
  • Enterprise governance: MCP registry allowlisting, model governance, extension registry, web tools

Day 2 Lab: Extending and Automating with Kiro

Schedule

Upcoming Course Dates

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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.

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Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

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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.

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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.

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We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Reviews

The instructor really took his time and made sure I was able to understand the concepts.

Both course material and instructor demonstrated a sound foundation on Maximo material

Concise and good to follow along. Although it is a lot to take in under a short period of time.

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