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AWS Cloud Migration and Modernization

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3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify and assess suitable workloads for migration to AWS.

  • Evaluate and use AWS migration tools and services for successful cloud adoption.

  • Design scalable and modern cloud architectures using AWS best practices.

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May 2026

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4 assignments

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This course is part of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Exam Guide Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

This course focuses on developing expertise in migrating and modernizing workloads on AWS. You will learn to assess, plan, and execute successful cloud migrations while leveraging AWS's latest tools and architectural enhancements.

Throughout the course, you will discover how to select workloads and processes suitable for migration, utilize AWS migration tools and services effectively, and design new cloud architectures to improve performance and scalability. Additionally, the course covers opportunities for modernization, such as adopting containers, serverless solutions, and purpose-built databases to ensure successful cloud adoption. What sets this course apart is its blend of theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, providing actionable insights that can immediately be applied in cloud transformation initiatives. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their cloud migration and modernization skills, particularly those involved in cloud architecture, DevOps, and IT infrastructure roles. Some prior experience in cloud computing and AWS is beneficial. This course is part three of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. Learners are encouraged to complete the full Specialization from start to finish for the best results.

This module guides learners through the foundational steps of migrating enterprise workloads to the cloud, including understanding key motivations, prerequisites, and structured migration phases. Learners will explore best practices for assessing, mobilizing, and modernizing workloads to ensure a smooth and effective transition.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Overview•1 minute
3 readings•Total 20 minutes
  • Introduction•5 minutes
  • Steps for a Successful Cloud Migration•6 minutes
  • The Migrate and Modernize Phase•9 minutes
1 assignment•Total 14 minutes
  • Cloud Migration Decision Framework•14 minutes

This module guides learners through the process of choosing the right tools and services for migrating databases, data, and servers to the AWS cloud. You will explore schema conversion, data transfer options for both bulk and streaming data, and specialized services for server migration. By the end, you'll be able to match migration scenarios with the most suitable AWS solutions.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 33 minutes
  • Introduction•7 minutes
  • Converting the Schema•10 minutes
  • Selecting an Appropriate Data Transfer Service•6 minutes
  • Amazon Kinesis Data Firehose•5 minutes
  • Selecting an Appropriate Server Migration Mechanism•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
  • Migration Tool and Service Selection•16 minutes

This module guides learners through the process of selecting optimal cloud architectures for existing workloads, focusing on compute, storage, and database services within AWS. You will explore serverless options like AWS Lambda, compare storage solutions, and evaluate database platforms to support migration and modernization efforts.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Overview•1 minute
4 readings•Total 25 minutes
  • Introduction•8 minutes
  • AWS Lambda•4 minutes
  • Selecting the Appropriate Storage Platform•6 minutes
  • Selecting the Appropriate Database Platform•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
  • Evaluating Cloud Solutions for Workload Management•16 minutes

This module guides learners through evaluating cloud architecture options, including compute, storage, and database services, for modernizing applications. You will compare container-based and serverless approaches, explore purpose-built databases, and select appropriate integration services for scalable, decoupled workloads.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Overview•1 minute
4 readings•Total 21 minutes
  • Introduction•6 minutes
  • Identifying Opportunities for Containers and Serverless Solutions•6 minutes
  • Identifying Opportunities for Purpose-Built Databases•5 minutes
  • Selecting the Appropriate Application Integration Service•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
  • Modernization and System Architecture•16 minutes

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