Training: Mastering AWS IAM - Securing Your Cloud Access and Managing Permissions

$2,310

  • 2 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: EPX238
8 people max.
$2,310
In-company rate: from $4,190 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
2 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Without mastering AWS IAM, 80% of cloud security breaches on AWS stem from permission configuration errors, exposing sensitive data and critical applications.

  • A single breach from poorly managed access costs an average of 4 million euros in remediation, GDPR fines, and lost revenue.

  • IT managers and cloud administrators see their careers threatened by these recurring incidents, while the company endures endless audits and eroding customer trust.

  • Every month without IAM expertise heightens risks, multiplying downtime by 3 and undermining business scalability.

Célian Lebacle, Learni trainer · Web & mobile expert
Célian Lebacle

Learni trainer · Web & mobile expert

73%productivity gap
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AWS IAM training objectives

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Learn to create, manage, and secure IAM users, groups, and roles
  • Configure authorization policies and master permission management
  • Implement advanced security policies and follow governance best practices
  • Manage auditing, monitoring, and traceability of IAM actions in AWS

Program

AWS IAM curriculum: 3 modules over 2 days

Module 1 : Introduction and IAM Basics

Overview of AWS Cloud and its security challenges. Presentation of the IAM service: users, groups, roles, managed and inline policies. Differences between authentication and authorization. Practical examples on creating identities and basic access management.

Module 2 : Fine-Grained Permission Management and Access Security

Creating custom authorization policies (JSON IAM Policies). Using conditions, operators, and variables. Managing cross-permissions with other AWS services like S3, EC2, Lambda. Case study: creating a complex policy. Applying the principle of least privilege.

Module 3 : Good Governance, Audit, and Compliance

Deploying MFA (multi-factor authentication) on IAM. Implementing best practices (credential rotation, password policy, privilege separation). Monitoring, auditing, and logging with AWS CloudTrail, Access Analyzer, and IAM logs management. Preventing common errors, automatic remediation. Final practical workshop: securing access to an AWS-hosted application.

How AWS IAM skills are assessed

  • End-of-training MCQ evaluation to validate understanding of concepts
  • Practical exercises and supervised scenarios throughout the course
  • Detailed correction of workshops and personalized feedback

How the AWS IAM course is taught

  • Alternation of theoretical inputs, AWS console demonstrations, and guided hands-on work
  • Access to a secure AWS sandbox for real manipulations
  • Complete digital support provided to each participant (slides, practical sheets, IAM policy templates)

AWS IAM training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering AWS IAM - Securing Your Cloud Access and Managing Permissions 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: Mastering AWS IAM - Securing Your Cloud Access and Managing Permissions 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: Mastering AWS IAM - Securing Your Cloud Access and Managing Permissions 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 AWS IAM 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.

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FAQ

AWS IAM: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering AWS IAM training?+
They can understand the fundamental concepts of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), learn to create, manage, and secure IAM users, groups, and roles and configure authorization policies and master permission management. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering AWS IAM program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering AWS IAM program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction and IAM Basics. Day 2: Fine-Grained Permission Management and Access Security. Day 3: Good Governance, Audit, and Compliance. The Training: Mastering AWS IAM program runs over 2 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering AWS IAM training assessed?+
Assessment relies on end-of-training MCQ evaluation to validate understanding of concepts, practical exercises and supervised scenarios throughout the course and detailed correction of workshops and personalized feedback. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering AWS IAM program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering AWS IAM training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering AWS IAM training costs $2,310 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $4,190 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 Training: Mastering AWS IAM training take?+
2 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 Training: Mastering AWS IAM 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 Training: Mastering AWS IAM training?+
Basics of computing and general understanding of Cloud Computing (prior AWS knowledge desired but not mandatory).
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering AWS IAM 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 Training: Mastering AWS IAM 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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