Overview

Developing on AWS helps developers understand how to use the AWS SDK to develop secure and scalable cloud applications. The course provides in-depth knowledge about how to interact with AWS using code and covers key concepts, best practices, and troubleshooting tips.

Target Audience

This course is intended for:

  • Intermediate-level software developers

Delivery Method

This course is delivered through a mix of:

  • Instructor-led training
  • Hands-on labs
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Prerequisites

  • Attended AWS Technical Essentials classroom training or have equivalent experience
  • Working knowledge of AWS core services

Programming experience in any one of the following languages:

  • Python
  • .NET
  • Java
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Learning Outcomes

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Set up the AWS SDK and developer credentials for Java, C#/.NET, Python, and JavaScript
  • Interact with AWS services and develop solutions by using the AWS SDK
  • Use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) for service authentication
  • Use Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and Amazon DynamoDB as data stores
  • Integrate applications and data by using AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (Amazon SQS), Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS), and AWS Step Functions
  • Use Web Identity Framework and Amazon Cognito for user authentication
  • Use Amazon ElastiCache to improve application scalability
  • Use containers in the development process
  • Leverage the CI/CD pipeline to deploy applications on AWS
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Course Outline

Developing on AWS helps developers understand how to use the AWS SDK to develop secure and scalable cloud applications. The course provides in-depth knowledge about how to interact with AWS using code and covers key concepts, best practices, and troubleshooting tips.

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Why choose QA

Special Notices

Labs - Please note: The labs for your AWS course will be delivered through AWS Builder labs. In order to access these labs you will need to have an Amazon BuilderID. You can set up your new Amazon account here. Please ensure that you have set up this Amazon BuilderID in advance of attending your class.

Courseware – Please note: In order to access your digital course materials you are required to set up a Gilmore account in advance of attending your course. To do this please follow this link.

Please also be aware that in order to access your materials and Labs it is important that your device and network should not restrict access to AWS or Vitalsource content. For that reason, AWS recommend NOT using a Corporate laptop with any security restrictions in place or the use of a VPN.

Dates & Locations

AWS learning paths

= Required
= Certification
Data Scientist
Data Engineer
Developer Software Development
Architect Enterprise Architecture Experience
Administrator DevOps
Administrator Security

Software learning paths

Want to boost your career in software engineering? Click on the roles below to see QA's learning pathways, specially designed to give you the skills to succeed.

= Required
= Certification
Front End Developer
Back End Developer Java
Back End Developer .NET
Cloud Developer AWS
Cloud Developer Azure
Application Security
Secure Coding
Back End Developer Average salary: £81,000

Developer careers with AWS

= Required
= Certification
Developer Software Development
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