Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: IGK608
8 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, your data analyses on AWS S3 become a nightmare: slow and inaccurate queries that paralyze business decisions.

  • Companies waste an average of 30% of their data budget on costs from poorly optimized queries, with partitioning errors multiplying bills by 5 to 10.

  • 70% of analytical performance incidents stem from this skills gap, exposing the company to massive competitive losses and stalling your career.

  • Each month without expertise, crucial insights evaporate, costing thousands of euros in missed opportunities.

Allan BUSI, Learni trainer · AI expert
Allan BUSI

Learni trainer · AI expert

73%productivity gap
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Amazon Athena training objectives

  • Understand how Amazon Athena works and its positioning within the AWS cloud
  • Query data stored on S3 using SQL
  • Set up schemas, partitions, and optimize Athena queries
  • Manage security, auditing, and costs related to Athena
  • Automate large-scale data analyses using Athena and integrate with other AWS services

Amazon Athena curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Fundamentals of Amazon Athena and Data Storage on S3

Introduction to Amazon Athena and the AWS Data Analytics ecosystem. Overview of S3 storage, data organization principles, and permissions. First steps with Athena: interface, initial SQL queries, and understanding usage-based billing. Practical workshops: querying an S3 bucket, exploring supported formats (CSV, Parquet, JSON).

Module 2 : Data Modeling and Query Optimization in Athena

Creating and managing schemas and external tables via Glue. Using partitions and optimized formats (Parquet, ORC). Advanced queries: joins, aggregations, date handling. Performance optimization and cost reduction: best practices, metrics visibility. Security: access management, data encryption, query auditing. Practical exercises: creating partitioned tables, optimizing queries, fine-grained rights management.

Module 3 : Automation, Integration, and Real-World Use Cases

Automating analysis with Athena using AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and Python scripts (Boto3). Exporting and visualizing results (QuickSight, Tableau). Data Lake and data governance. Real enterprise cases: log exploitation, automated reporting, integration into data pipelines. Hands-on work: automating Athena query execution, building a QuickSight dashboard, monitoring and cost analysis.

How Amazon Athena skills are assessed

  • Multiple-choice quiz at the end of the training
  • Case studies and practical exercises throughout the course
  • Presentation of a mini-project at the end of the session

How the Amazon Athena course is taught

  • Interactive courses focused on practice
  • Live demonstrations on the AWS console
  • Numerous guided exercises and realistic case studies
  • Detailed course materials and supplementary resources

Amazon Athena training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals 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 Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals 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 Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals 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

What can participants do after Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals training?+
They can understand how Amazon Athena works and its positioning within the AWS cloud, query data stored on S3 using SQL and set up schemas, partitions, and optimize Athena queries. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Fundamentals of Amazon Athena and Data Storage on S3. Day 2: Data Modeling and Query Optimization in Athena. Day 3: Automation, Integration, and Real-World Use Cases. The Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz at the end of the training, case studies and practical exercises throughout the course and presentation of a mini-project at the end of the session. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals 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 Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals 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 Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals 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 Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals training?+
Basic knowledge of SQL and AWS cloud. Experience in data management is recommended.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals 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 Amazon Athena: Cloud Data Analysis for Professionals 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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