Training Amazon EKS - Orchestrating Scalable Kubernetes on AWS

Specialist course · Minimum level required

$7,875

  • 5 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: YRQ105
10 people max.
$7,875
In-company rate: from $14,175 for the whole teamExpertise rate: $1,575 per day, reflecting the difficulty levelAWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure: from $158 / day extra
On-site and certification exam on quote
5 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Without Amazon EKS mastery, Kubernetes clusters suffer 30% unplanned downtime, costing 5000€/h in e-commerce production.

  • IAM security errors expose 65% of cloud breaches and GDPR fines in the millions of euros.

  • Teams lose 45% of their time to manual scaling versus EKS autoscaling, delaying releases 2x behind competitors.

  • 78% of AWS companies in 2024 fail migrations without EKS skills, outsourcing 3x more expensively.

  • Every quarter without training widens the competitive gap, risking lost market share.

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Amazon EKS training objectives

  • Master advanced Amazon EKS architecture for professional certifying clusters
  • Configure EKS networking and security with IAM roles and Network Policies
  • Implement autoscaling and HPA for performant enterprise workloads
  • Deploy EKS monitoring/logging via CloudWatch and Prometheus
  • Optimize CI/CD pipelines with EKS for secure continuous deployments
  • Design hybrid EKS architectures for high business availability
  • Develop certifying EKS skills for AWS certification

Program

Amazon EKS curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days

Module 1 : Amazon EKS Architecture: Configuring Advanced Clusters (Fargate, EKSctl, blueprints)

Rapid installation of an EKS cluster via EKSctl and AWS Console, customization of node groups with managed nodes and Fargate for serverless workloads, practical exercises on CDK blueprints for reproducible IaC, configuration of add-ons CoreDNS and VPC-CNI, creation of a scalable red thread project with trainer code review, immediate value for enterprise production environments.

Module 2 : Amazon EKS Security: Hardening Clusters (IAM, Pod Security, encryption)

Implementation of IRSA for secure IAM roles for pods, activation of Pod Security Standards and OPA Gatekeeper policies, exercises on EBS/EFS volume encryption and secrets manager integration, security audit scanning with Trivy and Falco, concrete cases of avoided breaches, network reinforcement with ALB Ingress and Calico Network Policies, deliverable certifying security plan for enterprise GDPR compliance.

Module 3 : Amazon EKS Scaling: Autoscaling and Resource Optimization (Cluster Autoscaler, HPA)

Configuration of Cluster Autoscaler and Karpenter for dynamic node scaling, implementation of Horizontal Pod Autoscaler with CPU/memory/custom metrics, practical workshops tuning Java/Node.js workloads, cost optimization with Spot Instances and Savings Plans, load tests with Locust on red thread project, bottleneck analysis with Grafana, proven 40% productivity gains for DevOps teams.

Module 4 : Amazon EKS Observability: Advanced Monitoring (CloudWatch, Prometheus, EFK stack)

Deployment of Prometheus/Grafana on EKS with Helm, integration of CloudWatch Container Insights and X-Ray tracing, configuration of EFK for centralized logs with Fluentd/Elasticsearch/Kibana, exercises on custom dashboards and Slack alerts, live troubleshooting of real incidents, correlation of metrics, traces, and logs, deliverable production-ready observatory for critical business high availability.

Module 5 : Amazon EKS CI/CD: Advanced Pipelines (ArgoCD, Flux, blue-green deployments)

Setup of GitOps ArgoCD for declarative sync, Jenkins/GitHub Actions pipelines to EKS, exercises on rolling/blue-green canary via Flagger Istio, pre-deploy security scans with SonarQube, migration of legacy workloads to EKS, defense of deployed prod-like red thread project, certifying best practices for 50% delivery acceleration in enterprise.

How Amazon EKS skills are assessed

  • MCQ to validate Amazon EKS knowledge at end of training
  • Continuous evaluation through practical cluster exercises
  • Defense of red thread EKS project by expert trainer

How the Amazon EKS course is taught

  • Instructor-led sessions by AWS-certified active DevOps trainer
  • Practical exercises on real AWS enterprise cases
  • Progressive 5-day red thread EKS project
  • Complete course materials with AWS EKS resources provided

Amazon EKS training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Amazon EKS - Orchestrating Scalable Kubernetes on AWS 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 EKS - Orchestrating Scalable Kubernetes on AWS 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 EKS - Orchestrating Scalable Kubernetes on AWS 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 EKS 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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FAQ

Amazon EKS: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Amazon EKS training?+
Hands-on work runs on fargate, EKSctl, blueprints, IAM, pod Security and encryption. Those tools come from the Amazon EKS 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 EKS training?+
They can master advanced Amazon EKS architecture for professional certifying clusters, configure EKS networking and security with IAM roles and Network Policies and implement autoscaling and HPA for performant enterprise workloads. Those are the stated objectives of the Amazon EKS program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Amazon EKS program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Amazon EKS Architecture: Configuring Advanced Clusters (Fargate, EKSctl, blueprints). Day 2: Amazon EKS Security: Hardening Clusters (IAM, Pod Security, encryption). Day 3: Amazon EKS Scaling: Autoscaling and Resource Optimization (Cluster Autoscaler, HPA). Day 4: Amazon EKS Observability: Advanced Monitoring (CloudWatch, Prometheus, EFK stack). Day 5: Amazon EKS CI/CD: Advanced Pipelines (ArgoCD, Flux, blue-green deployments). The Amazon EKS program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is Amazon EKS training assessed?+
Assessment relies on MCQ to validate Amazon EKS knowledge at end of training, continuous evaluation through practical cluster exercises and defense of red thread EKS project by expert trainer. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Amazon EKS program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Amazon EKS training cost per participant?+
Amazon EKS training costs $7,875 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $14,175 for the whole group, up to 8 people. AWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure is extra, from $158 per day. 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 EKS 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 EKS 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 EKS training?+
Kubernetes experience (pods, services, deployments), AWS VPC/IAM/EC2, Docker containers.
Is a certificate issued after Amazon EKS 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 EKS 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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