Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training in Chicago

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to learn how to effectively leverage AWS tools and services to build, train, and deploy artificial intelligence models. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the AI/ML services provided by AWS. - 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, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance standards for government.

This workshop prepares candidates for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam by aligning exam objectives with practical knowledge and hands-on scenarios. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced cloud practitioners who aim to solidify architect-level knowledge, practice exam-style questions, and build confidence for certification. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Map AWS services and architectural patterns to exam domains and objectives. - Design resilient, high-performing, secure, and cost-optimized architectures on AWS. - Apply best practices from the Well-Architected Framework to real-world scenarios. - Approach and solve exam-style multiple-choice and scenario questions with effective strategies. - Identify personal study gaps and create a focused preparation plan for the certification exam. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture 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. **Course Customization Options for Government** To request a customized training for this course tailored to specific needs or requirements, please contact us to arrange.

Migrating to AWS involves assessing, planning, and transitioning applications, data, and infrastructure from on-premises or other cloud environments into AWS using established tools, patterns, and migration services. This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level IT professionals and cloud practitioners who seek to plan and execute secure, cost-effective migrations to AWS with minimal disruption to business operations. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Evaluate application portfolios and define migration strategies and timelines. - Utilize AWS discovery tools and migration services (MGN, DMS) to perform lift-and-shift and data migrations. - Design network, security, and transfer architectures to support migration activities. - Execute test cutovers, validate migrated workloads, and implement rollback plans. - Optimize migrated workloads for cost, performance, and operational readiness. **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 government or other specific needs, please contact us to arrange.

AWS Migration Essentials is a practical course designed to cover the core steps, tools, and best practices for migrating on-premises applications, servers, and databases to AWS.

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

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

• Develop a migration strategy and evaluate workloads for cloud readiness using discovery tools and migration frameworks.
• Utilize 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 using the AWS console and CLI.
• Hands-on labs and a capstone migration scenario.

Course Customization Options for Government

• To request a customized training tailored to specific needs, please contact us to arrange.

AWS is a comprehensive cloud platform offering services for compute, storage, networking, monitoring, and automation that support robust, scalable, and resilient operations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level operations and platform engineers who aim to operate, monitor, automate, and manage production workloads on AWS reliably and securely.

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

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

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Instructor-led console and CLI demonstrations.
• Hands-on labs and scenario-based exercises.

Course Customization Options for Government

• To request a customized training tailored to specific needs, please contact us to arrange.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive cloud platform offering compute, storage, database, networking, analytics, and managed services that enable organizations to build scalable and cost-effective solutions. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level to intermediate-level business and technical stakeholders who wish to understand core AWS services, the value propositions of cloud computing, cost models, security basics, and how to align AWS capabilities with organizational objectives. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Explain core AWS services and common cloud architectures. - Assess the business benefits and cost models of migrating workloads to AWS. - Identify appropriate AWS services for addressing common business challenges (compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics). - Recognize basic security, compliance, and governance considerations in the AWS cloud. - Outline a simple migration or cloud adoption plan with high-level cost and risk considerations. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Instructor-led demonstrations using the AWS console. - Group exercises and scenario-based workshops. **Course Customization Options for Government** To request a customized training for this course, tailored specifically to meet the needs of government agencies, please contact us to arrange.

AWS is Amazon’s cloud computing platform that provides a wide range of services for computing, storage, networking, and application integration.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government cloud professionals at the beginner level who wish to learn AWS fundamentals through hands-on practice.

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

• Understand cloud computing concepts and the global infrastructure of AWS.
• Launch and configure compute, storage, and networking services within AWS.
• Apply IAM policies and implement security best practices.
• Integrate services to build a simple cloud-based web application.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level cloud professionals who aim to master cloud 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 government infrastructure management. - Understand and apply AWS CDK to automate the provisioning of cloud resources. - Design efficient and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions. - Optimize cloud resources to enhance performance and reduce costs. - Implement advanced security and compliance strategies in AWS infrastructure.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers who wish to master building and deploying microservices using AWS Cloud9 and other AWS services for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand microservices architecture and its benefits. - Set up a microservices development environment on AWS Cloud9. - Build, test, and deploy microservices using Docker and AWS services. - Integrate AWS Lambda, ECS, and API Gateway with microservices. - Apply DevOps practices to manage microservices deployments.

This instructor-led, live training (conducted online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level data scientists and analysts who wish to leverage AWS Cloud9 for streamlined data science workflows. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Configure a data science environment in AWS Cloud9. - Conduct data analysis using Python, R, and Jupyter Notebook within Cloud9. - Integrate AWS Cloud9 with AWS data services such as S3, RDS, and Redshift. - Utilize AWS Cloud9 for the development and deployment of machine learning models. - Optimize cloud-based workflows for efficient data analysis and processing, ensuring alignment with public sector standards and governance practices for government.

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials is a foundational course designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level professionals who wish to gain a conceptual understanding of AWS and build a solid foundation for future learning or certification. This course is particularly relevant for government agencies looking to enhance their cloud capabilities.

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

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

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of the AWS Console in guided exercises.
• Practical activities and knowledge checks aligned with the AWS exam guide.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your organization’s specific learning goals or cloud strategy, please contact us to arrange. This can be particularly tailored for government agencies seeking to align their cloud initiatives with broader public sector workflows and governance.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level Python developers who aim 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 government Python development. - Understand the interface and features of the AWS Cloud9 IDE. - Write, debug, and deploy Python applications within 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 [location] (online or onsite) is designed for 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. - Familiarize themselves with the collaboration features of AWS Cloud9, enhancing productivity and efficiency for government projects.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for 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, aligning with best practices for government agencies.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is designed for government IT professionals at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to learn how to conduct an AWS security audit effectively and efficiently. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the core concepts and benefits of AWS security audits for government. - Utilize AWS tools and services to perform a comprehensive security audit. - Analyze and interpret the results and recommendations from the audit. - Implement the findings and remediate identified issues.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level cloud architects and developers in the public sector who wish to gain the knowledge and tools necessary to efficiently manage and optimize AWS costs, aligning cloud spending with government objectives. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand how AWS pricing works and how various services contribute to overall costs for government. - Learn how to implement cost-saving measures, utilize reserved instances, and optimize resource usage within a public sector context. - Develop skills to create, manage, and adhere to budgets within the AWS framework, ensuring alignment with fiscal responsibilities and accountability.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced full-stack developers who wish to leverage AWS Cloud9 to enhance their development workflows for government projects. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Configure and set up AWS Cloud9 for full-stack development. - Develop and debug front-end applications using AWS Cloud9. - Build and deploy back-end services utilizing AWS Cloud9. - Integrate AWS Cloud9 with other AWS services for advanced deployments. - Collaborate effectively with team members in a cloud-based development environment.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to gain the knowledge and skills required to effectively secure Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments for government use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the core concepts of AWS Cloud Security and its importance in a cloud environment. - Implement effective access controls, authentication mechanisms, and multi-factor authentication to secure AWS resources. - Define and enforce security policies and monitor AWS resources to ensure compliance with government standards.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (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 for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up and configure AWS Cloud9 to support 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 for government. - Utilize source control systems like GitHub or GitLab within AWS Cloud9.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for 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 developing serverless applications. - 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, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance standards for government.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at cloud engineers who wish to understand and implement the more complex aspects of AWS architecture. The course covers many of the same topics as those found in the AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) level courses. However, this course is not designed to prepare participants for an exam; instead, it provides a hands-on, practical approach that demonstrates how to implement various configurations, implementations, and deployments in a live lab environment, similar to what an AWS Solutions Architect would need to perform. 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, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability for government use.

The on-demand AWS Architect Certification training course is designed to assist professionals in becoming cloud-enabled through Amazon Web Services. This course, which includes real-world examples, aids participants in understanding the practical application of key concepts such as the fundamentals of cloud computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Private Clouds, and Cloud programming. Upon completion of this course, participants will be equipped to implement their own cloud solutions using EC2 instances, S3 buckets, and other AWS services, ensuring alignment with the technical requirements for government projects.

This four-day course will provide: - An understanding of the core AWS services, their uses, and fundamental architectural best practices. - Proficiency in designing, developing, and deploying cloud-based solutions using AWS. - Hands-on experience with developing and maintaining applications on Amazon Simple Storage Service, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Simple Queue Service, Amazon Simple Notification Service, Amazon Simple Workflow Service, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, and AWS CloudFormation. ### Audience: This course is designed for: - Cloud engineers - Center of excellence teams - Windows server administrators - Unix/Linux administrators - Storage administrators - Network administrators - Virtualization administrators Upon completion of this training program, participants will be equipped to deploy and use AWS services from a developer standpoint, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability for government.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (onsite or remote) is designed for engineers who wish to deploy and manage IoT devices on AWS for government use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to construct an IoT platform that encompasses the deployment and management of a backend, gateway, and devices utilizing AWS services.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (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 provision the execution environment (servers, VMs, 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 for government applications. - Build, upload, and execute AWS Lambda functions. - Integrate Lambda functions with various event sources. - Package, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot Lambda-based applications.

This instructor-led, live training provides an overview of AWS products, services, and solutions for government. It is designed for individuals and teams who are: - Evaluating or preparing for an initial deployment of their IT infrastructure on AWS. - Evaluating or preparing to migrate their existing IT infrastructure to the AWS public cloud. By the end of this training, participants will have a clear understanding of the principal components that make up Amazon's cloud offering. The hands-on exercises, discussions, and in-class deployments will provide participants with the practice and feedback needed to feel confident and prepared to carry out their own live deployments to AWS for government.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at technical personnel who wish to understand AWS products and services to make informed decisions about implementing AWS cloud solutions within their organization.

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

• Identify and comprehend the role of each service offered by AWS.
• Understand the terminology and concepts associated with AWS.
• Navigate the AWS Management Console effectively.
• Set up and manage team user accounts securely for government use.
• Match AWS services to an organization's specific problems and requirements.
• Make informed decisions about which AWS services to implement within their organization.
• Develop a comprehensive cloud solution strategy for an organization.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for engineers who wish to utilize AWS CloudFormation to automate the management of AWS cloud infrastructure. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Activate AWS services to begin managing infrastructure. - Comprehend and implement the principle of "infrastructure as code." - Enhance quality and reduce costs associated with deploying infrastructure. - Author AWS CloudFormation Templates using YAML, ensuring efficiency and consistency for government projects.

Overview:

• Foundational principles of IoT architectural frameworks and operational capabilities.
• The role of connected devices, sensor networks, and the integration of enterprise business processes.
• Core software stack requirements, including hardware interfaces, firmware, middleware, cloud infrastructure, and mobile applications.
• Key functional services such as fleet management, data analytics, alerting systems, device onboarding, and geographic boundary monitoring.
• Principles of IoT telemetry transmission using the MQTT protocol.
• Integration of IoT endpoints with AWS IoT Core via MQTT.
• Utilization of AWS Lambda for computational tasks and DynamoDB for data persistence within the AWS ecosystem.
• Establishing connectivity between Raspberry Pi devices and AWS IoT Core for basic data exchange.
• Practical application using Raspberry Pi and AWS IoT Core to develop secure, connected hardware solutions for government
• Implementation of sensor data visualization and web-based interface communication.