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Migration to AWS

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the 7 R’s of migration strategies and apply them to real-world scenarios.

  • Gain proficiency in using AWS migration tools like Application Discovery Service, Migration Evaluator, and DMS.

  • Learn how to automate large-scale migrations and optimize workflows using AWS Migration Hub and Migration Factory.

  • Explore AWS services like CloudWatch and Systems Manager to ensure seamless post-migration operations and monitoring.

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February 2026

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11 assignments

Taught in English

There are 10 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Migrating to the cloud is a critical step for modern organizations, and AWS provides a robust platform for this transition. This course guides you through every phase of migration, from planning and assessing readiness to performing and modernizing your workloads in AWS. You will learn key migration strategies such as Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, and Retain, and understand the tools AWS offers, like Migration Evaluator, Database Migration Service, and Application Discovery Service. With a focus on hands-on learning, you’ll explore how to set up AWS Landing Zones, use AWS Systems Manager, and leverage CloudWatch for post-migration monitoring. The course also covers automating large-scale migrations through AWS Migration Hub Orchestrator and Migration Factory. Ideal for IT professionals, cloud architects, and developers, this course requires no prior AWS experience but a basic understanding of cloud computing. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to plan, execute, and manage AWS migrations confidently, ensuring your organization’s smooth transition to the cloud.

In this module, we will explore why organizations choose to migrate to AWS. You’ll gain insights into the strategic advantages and drivers that make AWS migration a compelling decision. This section sets the foundation for the course, preparing you to dive deeper into migration planning and execution.

What's included

1 video1 reading

1 videoTotal 16 minutes
  • Why Migrate?16 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Full Course Resources10 minutes

In this module, we will introduce the instructor’s background and experience, giving you an overview of what to expect throughout the course. You’ll also get a glimpse of the practical knowledge and insights that will be shared to help you succeed in your migration journey.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 3 minutes
  • Introduction3 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Introduction: About Me - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will review AWS’s migration services portfolio. You’ll be introduced to the array of tools available to simplify your migration process, ensuring that you understand how to leverage these services to maximize the success of your migration to AWS.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 17 minutes
  • AWS Migration Services Portfolio17 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • AWS Service and Tools Portfolio - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will walk you through the first two phases of migration: assessment and mobilization. You’ll learn to assess the readiness of your current infrastructure and identify the tools and services that will guide your migration efforts. This section will also introduce migration planning tools to prioritize your applications for the move to AWS.

What's included

14 videos1 assignment

14 videosTotal 196 minutes
  • Access7 minutes
  • CART and MRA18 minutes
  • Migration Evaluator: Part 116 minutes
  • Migration Evaluator: Part 218 minutes
  • Application Discovery Service: Part 114 minutes
  • Application Discovery Service: Part 28 minutes
  • Application Discovery Service: Part 323 minutes
  • Application Discovery Service: Part 410 minutes
  • Migration Portfolio Assessment28 minutes
  • How All These Fit Together?6 minutes
  • AWS Systems Manager and Amazon CloudWatch7 minutes
  • Landing Zone10 minutes
  • Control Tower20 minutes
  • AWS Service Catalog10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Assess Phase and Mobilize Phase - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore the “Migrate and Modernize” phase. You’ll learn the 7 R strategies for migration and dive into specific techniques for application and database migration using AWS tools like Application Migration Service (MGN) and AWS Database Migration Service (DMS). This section will also help you understand how to optimize your existing systems for AWS.

What's included

22 videos1 assignment

22 videosTotal 283 minutes
  • AWS Perspective Guidelines9 minutes
  • Migration Strategies: 7 R of Migration16 minutes
  • Relocate24 minutes
  • Rehost6 minutes
  • Application Migration Service (MGN): Part 115 minutes
  • Application Migration Service (MGN): Part 212 minutes
  • Application Migration Service (MGN): Part 311 minutes
  • Application Migration Service (MGN): Part 421 minutes
  • Replatform6 minutes
  • Database Migration18 minutes
  • AWS Database Migration Service (DMS): Part 111 minutes
  • AWS Database Migration Service (DMS): Part 223 minutes
  • AWS Database Migration Service (DMS): Part 37 minutes
  • AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT): Part 111 minutes
  • AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT): Part 230 minutes
  • AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT): Part 39 minutes
  • DMS Fleet Advisor11 minutes
  • Refactor12 minutes
  • Repurchase7 minutes
  • Retire8 minutes
  • Retain9 minutes
  • Which R Strategy to Use?5 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Migrate and Modernize Phase - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover the data migration strategies available with AWS. You’ll learn to handle different data transfer challenges using tools like AWS DataSync, AWS Storage Gateway, and AWS Snow Family. This section ensures that you can migrate your data efficiently while minimizing downtime.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 128 minutes
  • Data Migration in AWS4 minutes
  • AWS DataSync: Part 18 minutes
  • AWS DataSync: Part 224 minutes
  • AWS Storage Gateway: Part 121 minutes
  • AWS Storage Gateway: Part 226 minutes
  • AWS Transfer Family: Part 110 minutes
  • AWS Transfer Family: Part 217 minutes
  • AWS Snow Family18 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Data Migration - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore how automation can address common challenges in large-scale migrations. You’ll learn about the Migration Factory approach, which industrializes migration, and how AWS Migration Hub Orchestrator streamlines complex workflows, making it easier to handle large migrations at scale.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 26 minutes
  • Large-Scale Migration Challenges4 minutes
  • Migration Factory9 minutes
  • Migration Hub Orchestrator13 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Automating Large-Scale Migrations - Assessment15 minutes

In this final module, we will wrap up the course by reviewing the key concepts covered and discussing how to apply your newfound knowledge in real-world AWS migration scenarios. You will also be prepared with actionable next steps for further enhancing your migration expertise.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 2 minutes
  • Completion of Training2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Completion of Training - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce Amazon CloudWatch and its monitoring features. You will learn how to set up custom metrics, configure alarms, and use CloudWatch Logs to monitor and analyze the performance of your AWS environment.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 99 minutes
  • Amazon CloudWatch16 minutes
  • Amazon CloudWatch: Custom Metrics34 minutes
  • Amazon CloudWatch Alarms19 minutes
  • Amazon CloudWatch Logs31 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Additional Learning: Amazon CloudWatch - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore AWS Systems Manager and its capabilities for managing resources. You’ll learn how to connect to EC2 instances securely, automate patch management, and streamline your AWS operations for better efficiency.

What's included

7 videos3 assignments

7 videosTotal 62 minutes
  • AWS Systems Manager14 minutes
  • AWS SSM: Sessions Manager14 minutes
  • AWS SSM: Documents7 minutes
  • AWS SSM: State Manager6 minutes
  • AWS SSM: Patch Manager10 minutes
  • AWS SSM: Run Commands3 minutes
  • AWS SSM: Change Management7 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes
  • Additional Learning: AWS Systems Manager - Assessment15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment60 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Migration to AWS is a course designed to teach you how to plan, prepare, and execute a migration of your IT infrastructure and services to Amazon Web Services (AWS). It covers the tools, strategies, and services available on AWS to help organizations move their workloads from on-premises systems to the cloud. This is highly relevant in today’s technology-driven environment as businesses are increasingly adopting cloud solutions to scale, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

This course provides an in-depth overview of the entire migration process to AWS. It starts with an understanding of why cloud migration is important, and then walks you through assessing and mobilizing your existing infrastructure using AWS tools. You will learn about various migration strategies such as rehosting, replatforming, and refactoring, along with the tools AWS offers for automating migrations. The course also delves into data migration, managing large-scale migrations, and tools like AWS Migration Hub, DataSync, and CloudWatch.

Upon completing this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills needed to plan and execute a successful migration to AWS. You’ll understand how to assess your current infrastructure, choose the right migration strategy, use AWS services to migrate applications and data, and manage large-scale migration projects. Additionally, you’ll be familiar with monitoring and automating the migration process using AWS tools.

This course is intended for individuals with a basic understanding of IT infrastructure and cloud computing. Familiarity with concepts such as virtualization, networking, and databases will be helpful. While no prior experience with AWS is required, basic knowledge of AWS services and the cloud ecosystem will be beneficial. The course will introduce AWS tools, so a willingness to learn these tools is essential.

This course is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, cloud engineers, and anyone interested in learning how to migrate workloads to AWS. It is also suited for business decision-makers who are considering cloud adoption and need to understand the migration process and the tools available for a smooth transition.

The course consists of approximately 13 hours of video content. Depending on your pace and the time you spend on hands-on exercises, it may take a few days to complete. It is designed to be a self-paced course, allowing you to go through the material at your convenience.

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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