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Data Engineering on AWS
Course Duration
3 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with basic machine learning concepts; Experience with SQL and data manipulation; Basic knowledge of Python or another scripting language; Familiarity with cloud computing concepts.
Course Description
Data Engineering on AWS is a 3-day intermediate course designed for professionals seeking a deep dive into data engineering practices and solutions on AWS. Through a balanced combination of theory, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants gain comprehensive knowledge of building and optimizing data pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses using AWS services. Topics include ingesting and transforming data, orchestrating workflows, building streaming architectures with Amazon Kinesis, and querying data at scale with Amazon Athena and Amazon Redshift.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the foundational roles and key concepts of data engineering, including data personas, data discovery, and relevant AWS services
- Ingest batch and streaming data using AWS services including Amazon Kinesis, AWS Glue, and Amazon S3
- Transform and prepare data using AWS Glue, AWS Glue DataBrew, and Amazon EMR
- Build and manage data lakes on AWS using AWS Lake Formation and Amazon S3
- Design and query data warehouses using Amazon Redshift
- Orchestrate data pipelines using AWS Step Functions and Amazon MWAA
- Apply data governance, security, and access control practices to data engineering workflows
- Monitor and optimize data pipelines for performance and cost
Course Outline
Course Topics
- Introduction to Data Engineering on AWS
- Data Ingestion and Transformation
- Building Data Lakes with Amazon S3 and AWS Glue
- Data Warehousing with Amazon Redshift
- Streaming Data with Amazon Kinesis
- Orchestrating Data Pipelines
- Querying and Analyzing Data
- Security and Governance for Data Engineering
- Monitoring and Optimizing Data Workloads
- Capstone: End-to-End Data Pipeline on AWS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Data Engineering on AWS course cover?
This course covers AWS data engineering, pipelines, lakes, warehouses, and streaming architectures. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's Data Engineering on AWS training?
IT Dojo's Data Engineering on AWS training is 3 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers Data Engineering on AWS as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time, students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Familiarity with basic machine learning concepts; Experience with SQL and data manipulation; Basic knowledge of Python or another scripting language; Familiarity with cloud computing concepts.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers Data Engineering on AWS on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored, your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule Data Engineering on AWS for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.