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AWS AURORA (POSTGRESQL COMPATIBLE) & DYNAMO DB

The AWS Aurora (PostgreSQL Compatible) & DynamoDB syllabus is a job-oriented training program focused on designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native databases for real AWS projects. It explains how Aurora delivers high-performance, scalable relational databases and how DynamoDB supports fully managed NoSQL workloads for modern applications. This training is important because data reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency are critical in cloud environments. It is best suited for Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Database Engineers, and Solution Architects who work in AWS operations, support, and production-level implementations.

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AWS AURORA (POSTGRESQL COMPATIBLE) & DYNAMO DB

IT Training Programme

Duration 60 hours
Batch Type Weekdays / Weekends
Mode of Training Classroom / Online / Corporate
Locations Pune, Bangalore, Kochi
Language English
Certification Globally Recognized
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100% placement assistance

What you'll learn

Understand core concepts and architecture from the ground up
Get hands-on with the tools used by working professionals
Build real-world projects you can add to your portfolio
Learn industry best practices and coding standards
Practice with real datasets and real-world scenarios
Prepare for certification and technical interviews
Work on collaborative, team-based exercises
Apply performance tuning and optimization techniques
Understand how the technology fits into a larger ecosystem
Complete assignments reviewed by mentors

Programme Overview

19 sections covering the complete curriculum — a single, progressive learning arc.

60 hours
Training Duration
19
Core Modules
117
Total Lessons
4.4
Average Rating
50K+
Students Trained
01

Foundations & Core Concepts

Get hands-on with the fundamentals and architecture — the building blocks for everything that follows.

Fundamentals Architecture Setup
02

Hands-On Practical Training

Work through real exercises and assignments designed to mirror what you will do on the job.

Practicals Assignments Labs
03

Real-World Projects

Apply what you have learned to end-to-end projects that go straight into your portfolio.

Projects Portfolio Case Studies
04

Advanced Techniques

Go beyond the basics with advanced concepts, integrations and production-grade practices.

Advanced Integration Best Practices
05

Ecosystem Integration

Understand how this technology connects with the broader tools and platforms used in the industry.

Ecosystem Tools Platforms
06

Performance & Interview Prep

Master optimization techniques and prepare for the technical interview questions employers actually ask.

Optimization Interview Prep Certification

Who is this programme for?

Whether you're already writing code, working with data, or supporting applications today — this programme is built to take you into a CLOUD COMPUTING - AWS role.

Software Developers

Engineers who want to add this skill set to their toolkit

Analysts & Consultants

Professionals moving into a more technical, hands-on role

IT Professionals

System admins and support engineers upskilling into a new domain

Fresh Graduates

CS/IT graduates aiming for a job-ready technical role

Course Curriculum

19 sections  •  117 lessons  •  60 hours

01 PART 1: AWS Aurora with PostgreSQL (30–35 Hours)
PART 1: AWS Aurora with PostgreSQL (30–35 Hours)
02 Module 1: AWS Database Fundamentals & RDS Overview (3 Hours)

Topics

OLTP vs OLAP databases
RDS vs Aurora vs Self-managed PostgreSQL
Aurora architecture overview
Shared storage, 6-way replication
Regional vs Global databases

Lab

Create PostgreSQL RDS
Compare with Aurora PostgreSQL

Job Scenario

  • Choose Aurora vs RDS PostgreSQL for a high-availability application.
03 Module 2: Aurora PostgreSQL Architecture Deep Dive (5 Hours)

Topics

Compute & Storage separation
Aurora storage engine
Read replicas & writer endpoint
Failover & recovery
Serverless v2 overview

Lab

Create Aurora PostgreSQL cluster
Configure reader endpoints
Simulate failover

Assignment

  • Architecture diagram & justification document
04 Module 3: Aurora PostgreSQL Setup & Configuration (5 Hours)

Topics

Parameter groups
Option groups
Subnet groups
Security groups & IAM authentication
TLS/SSL connections

Lab

Tune PostgreSQL parameters
Enable IAM authentication
Secure cluster with VPC rules

Job Scenario

  • Application connection timeout after migration → troubleshoot.
05 Module 4: Backup, Restore & Disaster Recovery (4 Hours)

Topics

Automated backups
Manual snapshots
Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR)
Cross-region snapshots
Global Aurora

Lab

Restore cluster from snapshot
Test PITR recovery

Assignment

  • DR strategy for a fintech workload
06 Module 5: Performance Tuning & Monitoring (5 Hours)

Topics

Performance Insights
CloudWatch metrics
Query execution plans
Indexing strategies
Connection pooling (PgBouncer)

Lab

Identify slow queries
Tune indexes
Enable Performance Insights

Job Scenario

  • CPU spikes during peak hours → root cause analysis.
07 Module 6: Security & Compliance (4 Hours)Module 6: Security & Compliance (4 Hours)

Topics

Encryption at rest & in transit
KMS integration
Network isolation
Audit logging
Compliance basics (PCI, SOC)

Lab

Enable encryption
Configure logging
Restrict access via IAM
08 Module 7: Migration & Automation (4–5 Hours)

Topics

DMS (Database Migration Service)
Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
Blue-Green deployments
Terraform basics for Aurora
Zero-downtime migration

Lab

Migrate PostgreSQL to Aurora
Automate cluster creation

Job Scenario

  • On-prem DB migration with <5 min downtime.
09 Aurora PostgreSQL Capstone Project

Project: High-Availability Financial Application DB

Scope

Multi-AZ Aurora PostgreSQL
Read replicas for reporting
Automated backup & DR
Monitoring & alerts
Security hardening

Deliverables

Architecture diagram
Performance tuning report
DR & SOP documentation
10 PART 2: AWS DynamoDB (15–20 Hours)

PART 2: AWS DynamoDB (15–20 Hours)

11 Module 1: DynamoDB Fundamentals (3 Hours)

Topics

NoSQL concepts
Key-value & document model
DynamoDB architecture
Partition keys & sort keys

Lab

Create DynamoDB table
Insert and query data

Job Scenario

  • Replace RDBMS for high-scale workload.
12 Module 2: Data Modeling & Access Patterns (4 Hours)

Topics

Single-table design
Access pattern driven design
GSIs & LSIs
Sparse indexes

Lab

Design e-commerce schema
Implement GSIs

Assignment

  • Data model for ride-sharing app
13 Module 3: Capacity & Performance Management (3 Hours)

Topics

On-Demand vs Provisioned
Auto scaling
Hot partitions
Adaptive capacity

Lab

Configure auto scaling
Stress test partitions

Job Scenario

  • Throttling errors in production → fix design.
14 Module 4: Security, Backup & Global Tables (3 Hours)

Topics

IAM policies
Encryption with KMS
Backup & restore
Global tables (multi-region)

Lab

Enable PITR
Setup global tables
15 Module 5: DynamoDB Streams & Integrations (3 Hours)

Topics

Streams
Lambda triggers
Event-driven architecture
TTL (Time to Live)

Lab

Trigger Lambda from stream
Implement TTL cleanup
16 Module 6: Monitoring, Cost & Optimization (2–3 Hours)

Topics

CloudWatch metrics
Cost optimization strategies
Query vs Scan
Reserved capacity

Job Scenario

  • DynamoDB cost spike → optimize.
17 DynamoDB Mini Project

Project: Serverless Order Management System

Scope

DynamoDB single-table design
Lambda integration
Auto scaling
Global replication

Deliverables

Table design document
Cost optimization report
18 Job-Oriented Scenario Mapping

Role Responsibilities

L1 Connectivity, monitoring, access issues

L2 Performance tuning, scaling, backups

L3 Architecture, migration, optimization

19 Final Outcome
After this training, learners can:
✅ Design & operate Aurora PostgreSQL at scale
✅ Build high-performance DynamoDB applications
✅ Handle production incidents & migrations
✅ Work in Cloud / DevOps / Database Engineer roles

Tools & Technologies

Every tool listed here is installed, configured and used in a hands-on lab session.

Core Tools

Hands-On Labs

Practical Environment

Industry-Standard Tools

Real-World Setup

Guided Exercises

Skill Building

Sample Datasets

Practice Material

Practice & Projects

Mini Projects

Applied Practice

Assignments

Mentor Reviewed

Doubt Sessions

Live Support

Career Readiness

Resume Building

Career Support

Mock Interviews

Interview Prep

Certification Prep

Global Recognition

Deployment & Delivery

Production Practices

Real-World Ready

Best Practices

Industry Standards

117+
Hands-On Lessons
19
Core Modules
60 hours
Training Duration
100%
Practical Training

You don't just learn AWS AURORA (POSTGRESQL COMPATIBLE) & DYNAMO DB. You ship it.

Three major projects, each mirroring how production teams actually work — from guided foundations to a portfolio-ready capstone.

PROJECT // 01

Guided Foundation Project

Requirement Analysis

Guided Implementation

Mentor Review

Iteration

Foundation Beginner

Apply the fundamentals in a structured, mentor-reviewed project

Take the core concepts from the first half of the curriculum and apply them to a realistic scenario, with guidance and feedback from your mentor at every step.

Structured project brief
Step-by-step implementation
Mentor feedback and review
Documented outcome
Stack Core Concepts Best Practices
PROJECT // 02

Applied Practice Project

Scenario Design

Independent Build

Testing & Validation

Peer Review

Applied Intermediate

Build a more independent project mirroring real production scenarios

Work through a project that combines multiple concepts from the curriculum, closer to how work is actually structured on the job — less hand-holding, more ownership.

End-to-end implementation
Testing and validation
Documentation
Peer/mentor review
Stack Applied Skills Testing
PROJECT // 03

Capstone Project

Planning

End-to-End Build

Review & Refinement

Presentation

Capstone Advanced

Take a project from requirements to a polished, portfolio-ready deliverable

Your final project — plan, build, test and present a complete solution using everything covered in the curriculum, reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

Complete working solution
Presentation-ready documentation
Mentor sign-off
Portfolio-ready deliverable
Stack Full Curriculum Portfolio

All 3 projects go directly into your portfolio & resume — reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

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