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Advanced AWS Architecture, Scaling & Automation

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Advanced AWS Architecture, Scaling & Automation

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master load balancing and auto scaling to ensure high availability and fault tolerance in AWS

  • Learn advanced caching strategies with services like CloudFront and ElastiCache to improve application performance

  • Design decoupled architectures using SQS, SNS, and microservices patterns in AWS

  • Automate infrastructure management and deployment with AWS CloudFormation and Elastic Beanstalk

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January 2026

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9 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

In this module, we will explore the essential concepts of scalability, elasticity, and load balancing in the AWS ecosystem. You will gain hands-on experience in deploying and managing AWS load balancers such as ALB, NLB, and Gateway Load Balancer. Additionally, we’ll cover how to configure and optimize auto scaling for your cloud applications to ensure availability, performance, and cost-efficiency.

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9 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will introduce caching concepts and AWS caching solutions aimed at boosting application performance and reducing latency. You will explore Amazon CloudFront for global content delivery, Amazon ElastiCache for efficient data retrieval, and learn best practices for implementing caching strategies. Additionally, we’ll cover how to enhance DynamoDB performance with Amazon DAX, ensuring faster response times for your applications.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore how applications have evolved from monolithic designs to flexible, scalable microservices and decoupled systems. You will learn how AWS services like Amazon SQS and SNS facilitate the development of decoupled architectures, improving system resilience and scalability. Additionally, we will cover common architecture patterns such as event-driven and pub/sub, showing you how to build modern, cloud-native solutions that are both efficient and adaptable.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will delve into the power of automation in the cloud, focusing on how it drives efficiency, reduces human error, and scales your infrastructure effortlessly. You will learn how to use AWS CloudFormation for defining and provisioning infrastructure, while also exploring AWS Elastic Beanstalk and OpsWorks for automating application deployment and server management. We’ll cover best practices and advanced features of these services to ensure that your cloud operations are streamlined and error-free.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore the world of containerization in cloud environments, starting with the fundamentals and then diving into how AWS services like ECS, EKS, and ECR make container management and orchestration easier. You’ll learn how containers provide consistency across various environments, and gain hands-on experience with setting up and managing containerized applications on AWS. Additionally, we will guide you through the process of securely storing, managing, and deploying Docker container images with Amazon ECR, ensuring efficient application deployment at scale.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive deep into the serverless computing model and how AWS provides powerful tools like AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions to build scalable, event-driven applications without managing infrastructure. You’ll learn how to create serverless workflows with AWS Step Functions, design and manage APIs using Amazon API Gateway, and optimize Lambda functions for efficiency. Additionally, we will cover advanced features of these services to ensure your serverless applications are highly available, secure, and easy to manage at scale.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore how to harness the power of AWS for data analytics, covering everything from the basics of data collection and processing to advanced analytics and real-time streaming. You’ll gain hands-on experience with AWS tools like Amazon Redshift, Athena, and Glue for data processing, storage, and querying. We will also dive into services like Amazon Kinesis for real-time analytics, and Amazon QuickSight for creating rich visualizations and interactive dashboards. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to leverage AWS to transform raw data into actionable insights for informed decision-making.

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10 videos1 reading3 assignments

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