AWS Well-Architected Best Practices

This intermediate-level course provides an in-depth introduction to the AWS Well-Architected Framework and its application to cloud architecture. It focuses on helping technical professionals make informed architectural decisions, understand the impact of design choices, identify risks, and apply appropriate mitigation strategies.

The course covers the Well-Architected Framework, its design principles and five pillars—Operational Excellence, Reliability, Security, Performance Efficiency, and Cost Optimization. It also introduces the Well-Architected Review process and the AWS Well-Architected Tool, with presentations, case studies, hands-on labs, and knowledge checks supporting the learning experience.

• Identify the key features of the AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Explain the design principles of the Well-Architected Framework
• Identify the design pillars and common uses of the Well-Architected Framework
• Apply design principles to AWS architectures
• Apply key AWS services relevant to the Well-Architected Framework
• Apply best practices for Operational Excellence
• Apply best practices for Reliability
• Apply best practices for Security
• Apply best practices for Performance Efficiency
• Apply best practices for Cost Optimization
• Use the AWS Well-Architected Tool to conduct Well-Architected Reviews

• Knowledge of core AWS services, such as that provided by AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
• Knowledge of AWS management interfaces, such as that provided by AWS Technical Essentials
• Knowledge of core AWS design and architecture, such as that provided by Architecting on AWS