Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training in South Africa

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to learn how to leverage AWS tools and services to build, train, and deploy AI models efficiently.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the AI/ML services provided by AWS.
• Be able to set up and manage AI/ML environments on AWS.
• Gain hands-on experience in building, training, and deploying AI models using Amazon SageMaker.
• Learn to utilize various AWS AI services for specific use cases.

This workshop equips candidates for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam by aligning exam objectives with practical knowledge and real-world scenarios.

Delivered as instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite), this course is designed for intermediate to advanced cloud practitioners who want to consolidate their architect-level knowledge, practice exam-style questions, and build confidence for certification.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Map AWS services and architectural patterns to specific exam domains and objectives.
• Design architectures that are resilient, high-performing, secure, and cost-optimized on AWS.
• Apply best practices from the Well-Architected Framework to real-world situations.
• Approaches and solve exam-style multiple-choice and scenario questions using effective strategies.
• Identify personal study gaps and develop a focused preparation plan for the certification exam.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and domain mapping to the official exam blueprint.
• Hands-on lab demonstrations and guided architecture design exercises.
• Timed practice exams, question walkthroughs, and test-taking strategies.

Customization Options

• For information on customizing this training, please contact us to arrange a session.

Migrating to AWS involves evaluating, planning, and relocating applications, data, and infrastructure from on-premises environments or other cloud providers to AWS, utilizing established tools, patterns, and migration services.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level IT professionals and cloud practitioners who aim to plan and execute secure, cost-efficient migrations to AWS with minimal impact on business operations.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Evaluating application portfolios and defining migration strategies and waves.
• Utilising AWS discovery tools and migration services (MGN, DMS) to carry out lift-and-shift and data migrations.
• Designing network, security, and transfer architectures to support migration activities.
• Executing test cutovers, validating migrated workloads, and implementing rollback plans.
• Optimising migrated workloads for cost, performance, and operational readiness.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Instructor-led demonstrations within the AWS console and CLI.
• Hands-on labs and a capstone migration scenario.

Course Customization Options

• To request customised training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

AWS Migration Essentials is a hands-on course that explores the fundamental steps, tools, and best practices for moving on-premises applications, servers, and databases to AWS.

This live, instructor-led training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate IT professionals and cloud practitioners who wish to assess, plan, execute, and validate migrations to AWS with minimal disruption to business operations.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define a migration strategy and assess workloads for cloud readiness using discovery tools and migration frameworks.
• Use AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) to perform lift-and-shift server migrations safely and efficiently.
• Plan and execute database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service with minimal downtime.
• Design network, security, and data transfer architectures to support migration and cutover activities.
• Validate migrated workloads, implement rollback plans, and apply post-migration optimization and cost controls.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Instructor-led demonstrations in the AWS console and CLI.
• Hands-on labs and a capstone migration scenario.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

AWS provides a comprehensive cloud platform featuring services for compute, storage, networking, monitoring, and automation, enabling robust, scalable, and resilient operational environments.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is designed for intermediate to advanced operations and platform engineers who aim to manage, monitor, automate, and run production workloads on AWS with reliability and security.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Operate and monitor AWS workloads utilizing CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and established observability best practices.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration through Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and release automation for cloud services.
• Implement operational security, identity controls, and runbook-driven incident response protocols.
• Apply cost management, backup, and disaster recovery practices suitable for production cloud environments.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Instructor-led demonstrations using the console and CLI.
• Practical hands-on labs and scenario-based exercises.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

AWS, or Amazon Web Services, is a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides essential services such as compute power, storage, databases, networking, analytics, and managed solutions. These tools empower organisations to develop scalable and cost-effective IT solutions.

This instructor-led training, available either online or onsite, is designed for beginner to intermediate business and technical stakeholders. It aims to help participants understand core AWS services, the value propositions of cloud computing, cost models, fundamental security principles, and how to align AWS capabilities with organisational goals.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain core AWS services and common cloud architectures.
• Evaluate the business benefits and cost models associated with migrating workloads to AWS.
• Identify suitable AWS services for common business challenges, including compute, storage, databases, networking, and analytics.
• Recognise fundamental security, compliance, and governance considerations within the AWS cloud.
• Outline a basic migration or cloud adoption plan, taking into account high-level costs and risks.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Instructor-led demonstrations using the AWS console.
• Group exercises and scenario-based workshops.

Course Customisation Options

• To request customised training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

AWS represents Amazon's cloud computing platform, offering an extensive suite of services for computing power, storage, networking, and application integration.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and on-site, is designed for beginner-level cloud professionals seeking to master AWS fundamentals through practical, hands-on experience.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Grasping cloud computing concepts and the AWS global infrastructure.
• Launching and configuring compute, storage, and networking services within AWS.
• Implementing IAM policies and adhering to security best practices.
• Integrating services to construct a basic cloud-based web application.

Course Format

• Engaging lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical drills.
• Live-lab environment implementation for hands-on learning.

Customisation Options

• To request a bespoke training session for this course, please get in touch with us to arrange details.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) targets advanced cloud professionals aiming to master infrastructure management and automation using AWS Cloud9 and AWS CDK.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure AWS Cloud9 for infrastructure management.
• Understand and apply AWS CDK to automate cloud resource provisioning.
• Design efficient and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Optimize cloud resources to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Implement advanced security and compliance strategies in AWS infrastructure.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level developers who aspire to master the creation and deployment of microservices using AWS Cloud9 and other AWS services.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the concept of microservices architecture and its advantages.
• Configure a microservices development environment on AWS Cloud9.
• Construct, test, and deploy microservices utilising Docker and AWS services.
• Integrate AWS Lambda, ECS, and API Gateway with microservices.
• Implement DevOps practices to oversee microservices deployments.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data scientists and analysts who wish to use AWS Cloud9 for streamlined data science workflows.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a data science environment in AWS Cloud9.
• Perform data analysis using Python, R, and Jupyter Notebook in Cloud9.
• Integrate AWS Cloud9 with AWS data services like S3, RDS, and Redshift.
• Utilize AWS Cloud9 for machine learning model development and deployment.
• Optimize cloud-based workflows for data analysis and processing.

The AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course provides a foundational understanding of AWS cloud concepts, services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginners who want to grasp AWS at a conceptual level and build a strong foundation for future AWS learning or certification.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Describe the fundamental global infrastructure of the AWS Cloud.
• Explain core AWS services and their common use cases.
• Understand cloud security and compliance within AWS.
• Navigate pricing models and support plans.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on exercises using the AWS Console.
• Practical activities and knowledge checks aligned with the AWS exam guide.

Customisation Options

• To request customised training tailored to your organisation's learning goals or cloud strategy, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level Python developers who wish to enhance their Python development experience using AWS Cloud9.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure AWS Cloud9 for Python development.
• Understand the AWS Cloud9 IDE interface and features.
• Write, debug, and deploy Python applications in AWS Cloud9.
• Collaborate with other developers using the AWS Cloud9 platform.
• Integrate AWS Cloud9 with other AWS services for advanced deployments.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level developers who wish to set up and use AWS Cloud9 for cloud-based projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the AWS Cloud9 environment and its components.
• Set up their own AWS Cloud9 development workspace.
• Develop and run simple applications within AWS Cloud9.
• Familiarise themselves with the collaboration features of AWS Cloud9.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level system administrators and IT professionals who wish to gain hands-on experience in managing AWS cloud services and prepare for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure AWS services and resources securely.
• Manage user identities, permissions, and access to AWS resources.
• Design and deploy scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.
• Implement and manage data flow to and from AWS.
• Optimize AWS service usage to ensure efficient operation and cost management.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or on-site) is targeted at beginner to intermediate IT professionals wishing to learn how to conduct an AWS security audit effectively and efficiently.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts and benefits of AWS security audits.
• Employ AWS tools and services to perform an AWS security audit.
• Analyse and interpret audit results and recommendations.
• Implement audit findings and remediate issues.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level cloud architects and developers who wish to obtain the knowledge and tools necessary to efficiently manage and optimise AWS costs, ensuring cloud spending aligns with business objectives.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend AWS pricing mechanisms and the contribution of different services to overall costs.
• Learn how to implement cost-saving measures, utilise reserved instances, and optimise resource usage.
• Develop skills to create, manage, and adhere to budgets within the AWS framework.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced full-stack developers who wish to utilise AWS Cloud9 to streamline their development workflows.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure AWS Cloud9 for full-stack development.
• Develop and debug front-end applications using Cloud9.
• Build and deploy back-end services using AWS Cloud9.
• Integrate Cloud9 with AWS services for advanced deployments.
• Collaborate with team members in a cloud-based development environment.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to obtain the knowledge and skills required to secure Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of AWS Cloud Security and its significance within a cloud environment.
• Implement robust access controls, authentication mechanisms, and multi-factor authentication to secure AWS resources.
• Define and enforce security policies and monitor AWS resources.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of DevOps practices and streamline development processes using AWS Cloud9.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure AWS Cloud9 for DevOps workflows.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Automate testing, monitoring, and deployment processes using AWS Cloud9.
• Integrate AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, and S3 into DevOps workflows.
• Utilize source control systems like GitHub or GitLab within AWS Cloud9.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for developers who wish to build serverless applications using services within the AWS serverless platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement event-driven best practices when designing serverless applications using suitable AWS services.
• Build serverless applications using AWS services.
• Monitor, secure, and scale serverless applications on AWS.
• Utilise various developer tools to configure and automate the deployment of serverless applications.
• Create and maintain a repository of serverless resources to support serverless application development.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level professionals who wish to learn how to effectively build, deploy, and maintain serverless applications on AWS Cloud9 and AWS Lambda.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of serverless architecture.
• Set up AWS Cloud9 for serverless application development.
• Develop, test, and deploy serverless applications using AWS Lambda.
• Integrate AWS Lambda with other AWS services such as API Gateway and S3.
• Optimize serverless applications for performance and cost efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) targets cloud engineers who wish to understand and implement the more complex aspects of AWS architecture. The course covers many of the same topics as the AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) level courses. However, this course is NOT intended to prepare participants to take an exam. This is a hands-on, practical course that demonstrates how to implement in a live lab environment many of the configurations, implementations, and deployments that an AWS Solutions Architect would need to carry out.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design complex cloud solutions on AWS.
• Deploy software applications on AWS that are scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant.
• Integrate the most appropriate AWS services with an application.
• Migrate a complex software application to AWS.
• Apply best practices to the design, implementation, optimization and deployment of infrastructure and applications on AWS.

This four-day course provides:

• A comprehensive understanding of core AWS services, their applications, and fundamental architecture best practices.
• Proficiency in designing, developing, and deploying cloud-based solutions utilizing AWS.
• Practical experience in developing and maintaining applications that leverage Amazon Simple Storage Service, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Simple Queue Service, Amazon Simple Notification Service, Amazon Simple Workflow Service, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, and AWS CloudFormation.

Target Audience:

Cloud engineers, Centre of Excellence teams, Windows Server administrators, Unix/Linux administrators, Storage administrators, Network administrators, and Virtualization administrators.

Upon completing this training programme, participants will be equipped to deploy and utilize AWS services from a developer's perspective.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (on-site or remote) is aimed at engineers who wish to deploy and manage IoT devices on AWS.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to build an IoT platform that includes the deployment and management of a backend, gateway, and devices on top of AWS.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (onsite or remote) is aimed at developers who wish to use AWS Lambda to build and deploy services and applications to the cloud, without needing to worry about provisioning the execution environment (servers, VMs and containers, availability, scalability, storage, etc.).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure AWS Lambda to execute a function.
• Understand FaaS (Functions as a Service) and the advantages of serverless development.
• Build, upload and execute AWS Lambda functions.
• Integrate Lambda functions with different event sources.
• Package, deploy, monitor and troubleshoot Lambda based applications.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa offers a comprehensive overview of AWS products, services, and solutions. It is designed for individuals and teams who are:

• evaluating or preparing for the initial deployment of their IT infrastructure on AWS.
• evaluating or preparing to migrate their existing IT infrastructure to the AWS public cloud.

Upon completion of this training, participants will gain a clear understanding of the core components that constitute Amazon's cloud offering. Through hands-on exercises, discussions, and in-class deployments, participants will receive the practice and feedback necessary to feel confident and prepared to execute their own live deployments on AWS.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for technical professionals who wish to understand AWS products and services, enabling them to make informed decisions about implementing AWS cloud solutions within their organisation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify and understand the role of each service offered by AWS.
• Gain familiarity with the terminology and core concepts associated with AWS.
• Navigate the AWS Management Console.
• Set up and manage team user accounts securely.
• Align AWS services with the specific problems and requirements of an organisation.
• Make informed decisions regarding which AWS services to implement.
• Develop a broad cloud solution strategy for an organisation.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to use AWS CloudFormation to automate the process of managing AWS cloud infrastructure.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Enable AWS services to get started managing infrastructure.
• Understand and apply the principle of "infrastructure as code".
• Improve quality and lower the costs of deploying infrastructure.
• Write AWS CloudFormation Templates using YAML.

Summary:

• Gaining an understanding of IoT architecture and its fundamental functions.
• Examining the notions of 'Things' and 'Sensors', the broader context of the Internet of Things, and aligning business processes with IoT solutions.
• Providing a thorough overview of IoT software components, encompassing hardware, firmware, middleware, cloud infrastructure, and mobile applications.
• Highlighting key IoT functionalities such as fleet management, data visualization, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for fleet and data visualization, alerting and alarm systems, sensor and device onboarding, and geo-fencing.
• Exploring the basics of IoT device-to-cloud communication via MQTT.
• Connecting IoT devices to AWS using MQTT through AWS IoT Core.
• Integrating AWS IoT Core with AWS Lambda for computational tasks and Amazon DynamoDB for data storage.
• Linking a Raspberry Pi to AWS IoT Core to enable seamless data exchange.
• Participating in a hands-on laboratory session: constructing a smart device utilizing a Raspberry Pi and AWS IoT Core.
• Visualizing sensor data and managing communication through web interfaces.