AWS (Amazon Web Services) Training

Course Overview

Enter the world of Cloud Computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s #1 cloud platform powering Netflix, Airbnb, and millions of applications worldwide. Master cloud infrastructure, serverless computing, databases, and DevOps practices on AWS’s global infrastructure.

AWS training at SourceKode provides hands-on experience with core AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and DevOps tools. Learn to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud applications while preparing for AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.

Why Learn AWS?

• Market Leader: 32% cloud market share, #1 globally
• Highest Demand: Cloud skills are the most in-demand tech skills
• High Salaries: AWS professionals earn 20-30% premium (₹7-25 LPA)
• Future-Proof Career: Cloud adoption growing 30%+ annually
• Versatile Skills: Deploy apps, build pipelines, manage infrastructure
• Global Scale: 245+ Points of Presence worldwide
• Certification Value: AWS certifications highly respected in industry
• Startup to Enterprise: Used by all company sizes

What You Will Learn

• Core Services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS
• Serverless: Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB
• DevOps: CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CloudFormation
• Containers: ECS, ECR, Fargate basics
• Monitoring: CloudWatch, CloudTrail
• Security: IAM policies, Security Groups, encryption
• Cost Optimization: Pricing models, cost management
• Certification Prep: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Comprehensive Course Syllabus

Module 1: Cloud Computing Fundamentals (6 Hours)

Cloud Basics

• Introduction to Cloud Computing
• Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Cloud Deployment Models (Public, Private, Hybrid)
• Benefits of Cloud Computing
• AWS Global Infrastructure
• Regions, Availability Zones, Edge Locations
• AWS Free Tier

AWS Account Setup

• Creating AWS Account
• AWS Management Console
• AWS CLI Setup
• Root vs IAM Users
• Billing & Cost Management

Module 2: Identity & Access Management (4 Hours)

IAM Fundamentals

• Users, Groups, Roles
• Policies & Permissions
• MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)
• Access Keys & Secret Keys
• Best Practices
• AWS Organizations basics

Module 3: Compute Services (12 Hours)

Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)

• EC2 Instance Types
• AMIs (Amazon Machine Images)
• Launching Instances
• Security Groups
• Key Pairs
• Elastic IPs
• Instance Lifecycle
• User Data & Metadata

Advanced EC2

• Auto Scaling Groups
• Load Balancers (ALB, NLB, CLB)
• Elastic Block Store (EBS)
• EBS Snapshots
• Instance Store
• Placement Groups

AWS Lambda

• Serverless Computing Concepts
• Lambda Functions
• Triggers & Event Sources
• Lambda Layers
• Environment Variables
• Lambda with API Gateway

Module 4: Storage Services (8 Hours)

Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service)

• Buckets & Objects
• S3 Storage Classes
• Versioning
• Lifecycle Policies
• S3 Security (Bucket Policies, ACLs)
• Static Website Hosting
• S3 Transfer Acceleration
• Cross-Region Replication

Other Storage

• EBS vs S3 vs EFS
• Amazon EFS basics
• AWS Backup
• Storage Gateway

Module 5: Database Services (8 Hours)

Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service)

• Supported Engines (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Creating RDS Instances
• Multi-AZ Deployments
• Read Replicas
• Backups & Snapshots
• RDS Security

NoSQL & Other Databases

• Amazon DynamoDB
• DynamoDB Tables & Items
• Indexes (GSI, LSI)
• DynamoDB Streams
• Amazon ElastiCache (Redis, Memcached)

Module 6: Networking (6 Hours)

Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)

• VPC Fundamentals
• Subnets (Public & Private)
• Internet Gateway
• NAT Gateway
• Route Tables
• Network ACLs
• VPC Peering
• VPN & Direct Connect basics

Content Delivery

• Amazon CloudFront (CDN)
• Route 53 (DNS)
• Elastic Load Balancing in depth

Module 7: Application Services (6 Hours)

Integration Services

• API Gateway
• SQS (Simple Queue Service)
• SNS (Simple Notification Service)
• SES (Simple Email Service)
• EventBridge

Container Services

• Docker Basics
• Amazon ECR (Elastic Container Registry)
• Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service)
• AWS Fargate
• EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) intro

Module 8: DevOps & Automation (8 Hours)

Infrastructure as Code

• AWS CloudFormation
• CloudFormation Templates
• Stacks & Change Sets
• Terraform with AWS basics

CI/CD Pipeline

• AWS CodeCommit
• AWS CodeBuild
• AWS CodeDeploy
• AWS CodePipeline
• Complete CI/CD Setup

Monitoring & Logging

• Amazon CloudWatch
• CloudWatch Metrics & Alarms
• CloudWatch Logs
• AWS CloudTrail
• AWS Config

Module 9: Security & Best Practices (4 Hours)

• Shared Responsibility Model
• Encryption (at rest & in transit)
• AWS KMS (Key Management Service)
• AWS Secrets Manager
• AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall)
• AWS Shield (DDoS Protection)
• Security Best Practices
• Well-Architected Framework

Module 10: Cost Optimization (3 Hours)

• AWS Pricing Models
• Reserved Instances
• Savings Plans
• Spot Instances
• Cost Explorer
• AWS Budgets
• Cost Allocation Tags
• Right-Sizing

Hands-On Projects

1. 3-Tier Web Application

   • EC2 with Auto Scaling
   • Load Balancer
   • RDS database
   • S3 for static assets
   • CloudFront CDN

2. Serverless REST API

   • Lambda functions
   • API Gateway
   • DynamoDB
   • Cognito for authentication

3. CI/CD Pipeline

   • CodeCommit repository
   • CodeBuild for builds
   • CodeDeploy to EC2
   • Complete automation

4. Static Website with S3 & CloudFront

   • S3 bucket hosting
   • CloudFront distribution
   • Route 53 domain
   • HTTPS with ACM

5. Monitoring & Logging Setup

   • CloudWatch dashboards
   • Alerts & notifications
   • Log aggregation
   • Cost monitoring

AWS Certification Preparation

The course includes preparation for: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

• Exam format & structure
• Practice questions
• Mock exams
• Study resources
• Tips & strategies

Certification

• SourceKode Certificate upon course completion
• AWS Certification Preparation included
• Guidance for AWS official certification exam

Career Opportunities

AWS professionals are in extremely high demand:

• Cloud Engineer - Average: ₹6-16 LPA
• AWS Solutions Architect - Average: ₹8-20 LPA
• DevOps Engineer - Average: ₹7-18 LPA
• Cloud Security Engineer - Average: ₹8-20 LPA
• Senior Cloud Architect - Average: ₹15-35 LPA

Companies Hiring AWS Professionals

• Cloud-Native: Amazon, Netflix, Airbnb, Lyft
• Enterprise: JPMorgan, Capital One, GE, BMW
• Tech: Adobe, Samsung, Intuit, Slack
• Indian IT: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture
• Startups: Almost all modern startups use AWS

AWS vs Other Cloud Platforms

• vs Azure: Larger market share, more services, better for startups
• vs Google Cloud: Broader adoption, more mature services
• Advantage: Largest ecosystem, most job opportunities, best resources

Prerequisites

• Basic Linux/Windows knowledge
• Understanding of networking basics (IP, DNS)
• Basic programming (Python/JavaScript helpful)
• No prior cloud experience required

Placement Support

Comprehensive placement assistance including:

• Resume Building highlighting AWS skills
• Mock Technical Interviews (AWS services + scenarios)
• Job Referrals to cloud-focused companies
• AWS Certification exam guidance
• LinkedIn optimization for cloud roles
• Interview preparation covering:
  • AWS service selection
  • Architecture design
  • Cost optimization
  • Security best practices
  • Troubleshooting scenarios
• Real-world scenario discussions
• Portfolio of deployed AWS projects

Why SourceKode for AWS?

✅ Hands-On Labs: Real AWS account practice
✅ Certification Prep: Official exam preparation
✅ Latest Services: Always updated curriculum
✅ Real Projects: Deploy actual applications
✅ Cost Awareness: Learn to optimize spending
✅ DevOps Integration: CI/CD pipeline expertise
✅ Expert Trainers: AWS certified professionals
✅ Job Support: Cloud role placement assistance

Lab Requirements

• Laptop: Required for hands-on practice
• AWS Account: Free tier account (guidance provided)
• Internet: For accessing AWS Console
• Operating System: Windows, Mac, or Linux

Additional Benefits

• Access to AWS credits for practice
• Weekly hands-on labs
• Real-time problem solving
• Study materials for certification
• Community support via Slack/Discord
• Updated course content with new AWS services