Description

Introduction
This training focuses on designing, evaluating, and implementing cloud-native architectures that are scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient. It equips Technical Architects with the skills to leverage cloud services, microservices, containers, and managed platforms to build modern applications aligned with business and operational goals. The course emphasizes real-world architecture decisions, best practices, and patterns used in leading cloud environments.

Prerequisites
Participants should have experience with application development or system design and a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts. Familiarity with containers, APIs, databases, and DevOps practices is recommended. Prior exposure to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud will be beneficial.

Table of Contents
1. Cloud-Native Architecture Fundamentals
1.1 Cloud-native principles and characteristics
1.2 Differences between traditional and cloud-native architectures
1.3 Role of the Technical Architect in cloud-native adoption

2. Cloud Service Models and Deployment Strategies
2.1 IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models
2.2 Public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud architectures
2.3 Cloud landing zones and environment design

3. Designing Scalable and Resilient Architectures
3.1 High availability and fault tolerance
3.2 Auto-scaling and load balancing strategies
3.3 Designing for failure and recovery

4. Microservices and Container-Based Architecture
4.1 Microservices design principles
4.2 Containers, Kubernetes, and orchestration concepts
4.3 Service communication and service discovery

5. Cloud-Native Data Architecture
5.1 Managed databases and storage options
5.2 Data consistency, replication, and backup strategies
5.3 Designing data architectures for scale

6. Security and Governance in the Cloud
6.1 Identity and access management
6.2 Network security and data protection
6.3 Governance, compliance, and cost controls

7. DevOps and Cloud-Native Operations
7.1 CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
7.2 Monitoring, logging, and observability
7.3 Operational excellence and reliability

8. Architecture Documentation and Best Practices
8.1 Cloud architecture diagrams and reference models
8.2 Technology selection and decision records
8.3 Continuous improvement and architecture evolution

This training enables Technical Architects to confidently design and guide cloud-native solutions that meet enterprise demands for scalability, security, and agility. By applying cloud-native principles, modern architecture patterns, and operational best practices, participants will be prepared to deliver future-ready solutions in dynamic cloud environments.