Training Amazon Athena - Optimizing Professional Data Lakes

$5,775

  • 5 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: QEM969
10 people max.
$5,775
In-company rate: from $10,395 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
5 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Companies that fail to master Amazon Athena lose an average of 25% productivity on data analysis.

  • Unnecessary cloud costs can reach several thousand euros per month due to inefficient queries.

  • Professionals without these skills see their career progression stalled against the competition.

  • Acting now avoids these risks and secures your competitive advantage.

Allan BUSI, Learni trainer · AI expert
Allan BUSI

Learni trainer · AI expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Amazon Athena training objectives

  • Master advanced Amazon Athena queries for complex professional use cases
  • Develop skills in data lake cost and performance optimization
  • Design certifying data pipelines integrating Amazon Athena in the enterprise
  • Implement versioning and governance strategies with DevOps tools
  • Optimize professional querying workflows for the enterprise
  • Configure production certifying training environments

Amazon Athena curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days

Module 1 : Theme: Advanced Amazon Athena Queries (SQL, S3, partitions)

Participants explore advanced Amazon Athena features for querying data lakes. They practice creating partitioned tables, using compressed formats, and analyzing large volumes of data. Concrete exercises on business cases help optimize performance and reduce scan costs.

Module 2 : Theme: Integrating Amazon Athena with Git and GitHub (versioning)

This day covers integrating Amazon Athena into DevOps workflows. Learners version SQL scripts with Git, use GitHub for collaboration, and automate query deployments. Practical cases illustrate professional project management and change traceability.

Module 3 : Theme: Optimizing Amazon Athena Performance (GitLab CI, monitoring)

Professionals learn to optimize Amazon Athena queries with advanced monitoring tools. They configure GitLab CI pipelines to test and deploy analyses. Exercises include log analysis and improving response times on real datasets.

Module 4 : Theme: Data Governance with Amazon Athena (security, Git)

The training addresses data governance and security via Amazon Athena. Participants implement access controls, integrate Git versioning for schemas, and apply DevOps best practices. Concrete deliverables include dashboards and audit reports.

Module 5 : Theme: Advanced Amazon Athena Projects (certification, GitLab)

Learners finalize a complete project integrating Amazon Athena in a DevOps environment. They deploy solutions with GitLab, validate acquired skills, and prepare for certification. The day ends with a review of best practices for immediate application in the enterprise.

How Amazon Athena skills are assessed

  • Daily quizzes on Amazon Athena concepts
  • Final project with presentation of deliverables
  • Continuous evaluation of DevOps skills

How the Amazon Athena course is taught

  • Practical exercises on AWS
  • Real-world enterprise use cases
  • Personalized trainer feedback
  • Updated resources and materials

Amazon Athena training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Amazon Athena - Optimizing Professional Data Lakes program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Amazon Athena - Optimizing Professional Data Lakes program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Amazon Athena - Optimizing Professional Data Lakes program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Amazon Athena training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Amazon Athena: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Amazon Athena training?+
Hands-on work runs on SQL, s3, partitions, versioning, gitLab CI and monitoring. Those tools come from the Amazon Athena program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Amazon Athena training?+
They can master advanced Amazon Athena queries for complex professional use cases, develop skills in data lake cost and performance optimization and design certifying data pipelines integrating Amazon Athena in the enterprise. Those are the stated objectives of the Amazon Athena program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Amazon Athena program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Theme: Advanced Amazon Athena Queries (SQL, S3, partitions). Day 2: Theme: Integrating Amazon Athena with Git and GitHub (versioning). Day 3: Theme: Optimizing Amazon Athena Performance (GitLab CI, monitoring). Day 4: Theme: Data Governance with Amazon Athena (security, Git). Day 5: Theme: Advanced Amazon Athena Projects (certification, GitLab). The Amazon Athena program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is Amazon Athena training assessed?+
Assessment relies on daily quizzes on Amazon Athena concepts, final project with presentation of deliverables and continuous evaluation of DevOps skills. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Amazon Athena program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Amazon Athena training cost per participant?+
Amazon Athena training costs $5,775 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $10,395 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Amazon Athena training take?+
5 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Amazon Athena training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Amazon Athena training?+
Confirmed mastery of SQL, AWS experience and practices for querying massive data.
Is a certificate issued after Amazon Athena training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Amazon Athena training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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