AWS Essentials for IT Operations: 1 Day Workshop in Birmingham

Learn to manage, automate, and monitor secure cloud infrastructure on AWS—ideal for modern IT and DevOps professionals.
About this Event

Bring your team and save

1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount

2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount.

Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included

Course Overview:

The AWS for IT Operations & Infrastructure course equips you with the essential skills to manage, automate, and monitor cloud-based infrastructure using AWS. Learn to configure networks, provision virtual servers, manage access, and automate deployments using tools like VPC, EC2, IAM, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch. This course provides the practical knowledge IT professionals need to maintain secure and cost-efficient cloud environments

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will:

Understand core AWS infrastructure and networking components
Provision and manage compute resources using EC2
Apply access and security controls using IAM
Automate infrastructure deployments using CloudFormation
Implement monitoring and alert mechanisms with CloudWatch
Optimize cloud costs and ensure infrastructure security

Target Audience:

IT administrators, infrastructure engineers, and cloud support professionals.

Why is it the Right Fit for You?

As cloud computing reshapes IT infrastructure, mastering tools like AWS has become a must. This course gives you a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to managing cloud infrastructure using AWS, making it easier to automate deployments, enhance performance, and reduce costs. Our expert trainers bring real-world experience, helping you understand common challenges faced in AWS environments. Whether you're transitioning from traditional IT or expanding your cloud expertise, this course paves the way for AWS certifications and operational excellence.

Looking to upskill your IT or DevOps team for cloud readiness?

We offer customized in-house AWS training that enables your team to learn using your organization's real infrastructure setup. Want to make your move to the cloud more secure and efficient? Let us design a tailored training solution just for your business needs.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [email protected]

Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to AWS Infrastructure

Info: • AWS global infrastructure overview
• Key concepts: Regions, Availability Zones, Endpoints
• AWS shared responsibility model
• Activity

Module 2: AWS Networking & VPC

Info: • Understanding VPC and subnets
• Internet Gateways, NAT Gateways, Route Tables
• Security groups and network ACLs
• Case Study

Module 3: EC2 Instance Management

Info: • Launching and configuring EC2 instances
• Instance types, AMIs, and storage options
• Elastic Load Balancing and Auto Scaling basics
• Activity

Module 4: IAM Roles and Policies

Info: • Identity and Access Management best practices
• Creating users, groups, and custom policies
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Activity

Module 5: Infrastructure Automation with CloudFormation

Info: • What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?
• Writing and deploying CloudFormation templates
• Managing stacks and versioning
• Activity

Module 6: Monitoring with CloudWatch

Info: • Setting up alarms and metrics
• Basic log management and insights
• Integrating alerts with SNS
• Activity

Module 7: Cost Optimization and Security

Info: • AWS cost management tools and strategies
• AWS Trusted Advisor and Cost Explorer
• Best practices for securing cloud resources
• Case Study

Module 8: Deploying a Sample Infrastructure

Info: • Create VPC, EC2, IAM, and automation script
• Monitor and optimize deployment
• Evaluate output and resource performance
• Activity