Training Amazon Athena - Analyze S3 Data with Serverless SQL

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: MXY321
10 people max.
$3,465
In-company rate: from $6,290 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
3 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Without mastering Amazon Athena, data analysts waste 40% of their time configuring costly EMR infrastructures, with data budgets inflated by 5x.

  • Companies suffer critical analytics delays, missing 65% of business insights in 2024 due to slow legacy tools.

  • Each month without serverless queries on S3 risks 30% losses in market opportunities, while competitors analyze petabytes in seconds for 80% less.

  • Career risk: 70% of BI roles require Athena, widening the competitive gap without immediate certified training.

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Amazon Athena training objectives

  • Master the fundamentals of Amazon Athena for professional analyses on S3
  • Develop skills in serverless SQL queries tailored to the enterprise
  • Configure tables and partitions to optimize massive datasets
  • Implement advanced queries with joins and aggregations for certification
  • Analyze real-time data via Athena and QuickSight
  • Optimize costs and performance in professional data workflows

Program

Amazon Athena curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Fundamentals: Amazon Athena configuration and first S3 datasets (AWS console, Glue)

Immediate hands-on with the AWS Athena console to create an account and explore the serverless interface, upload real datasets to a dedicated S3 bucket, configure databases and tables using intuitive DDL SQL, run basic SELECT queries to filter and aggregate data, practical exercises on enterprise web logs, quick visualization of results with Amazon QuickSight, production of a first actionable report for export.

Module 2 : Advanced queries: joins and analytic functions in Amazon Athena (optimized SQL, partitions)

Development of complex queries including joins across multiple S3 tables, mastery of window functions for rankings and running totals in professional contexts, dynamic partitioning of massive datasets to accelerate scans, concrete cases on IoT and e-commerce data, cost optimization via compression and Parquet formats, interactive real-time tests on the Glue catalog, creation of reusable materialized views, code review by the trainer for immediate skill-building.

Module 3 : Optimization and integration: Amazon Athena performance in the enterprise (costs, ETL, QuickSight)

In-depth analysis of scan metrics and billing to reduce costs by up to 80%, setup of secure workgroups and tailored IAM policies, integration with AWS Glue for automatic cataloging and Lambda for triggers, red thread projects on real client datasets with interactive QuickSight dashboards, production workload simulations, best practices for serverless scalability, delivery of a personalized implementation plan, final evaluation via quiz and project defense for certification.

How Amazon Athena skills are assessed

  • Multiple-choice quiz to validate knowledge at the end of the training
  • Continuous evaluation through practical exercises on real datasets
  • Defense of the Amazon Athena red thread project in front of the trainer

How the Amazon Athena course is taught

  • Training sessions led by an active AWS-certified expert trainer
  • Practical exercises on concrete enterprise S3 cases
  • Progressive red thread project for immediate application
  • Complete course materials and AWS resources provided to participants

Amazon Athena training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Amazon Athena - Analyze S3 Data with Serverless SQL 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 - Analyze S3 Data with Serverless SQL 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 - Analyze S3 Data with Serverless SQL 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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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.

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FAQ

Amazon Athena: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Amazon Athena training?+
Hands-on work runs on AWS console, glue, optimized SQL, partitions, costs and ETL. Those tools come from the Amazon Athena program itself, delivered on site over 3 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Amazon Athena training?+
They can master the fundamentals of Amazon Athena for professional analyses on S3, develop skills in serverless SQL queries tailored to the enterprise and configure tables and partitions to optimize massive datasets. Those are the stated objectives of the Amazon Athena program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Amazon Athena program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Fundamentals: Amazon Athena configuration and first S3 datasets (AWS console, Glue). Day 2: Advanced queries: joins and analytic functions in Amazon Athena (optimized SQL, partitions). Day 3: Optimization and integration: Amazon Athena performance in the enterprise (costs, ETL, QuickSight). The Amazon Athena program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Amazon Athena training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to validate knowledge at the end of the training, continuous evaluation through practical exercises on real datasets and defense of the Amazon Athena red thread project in front of the trainer. 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 $3,465 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $6,290 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?+
3 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?+
SQL basics and AWS S3 knowledge for effective practical exercises.
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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