AWS Certified Data Engineering Associate
AWS Certified Data Engineering Associate: DEA-C01 Certification Preparation Course
Invest in the AWS Certified Data Engineering Associate (DEA-C01) programme to ensure your organisation is actively utilising data to drive innovation and efficiency within the industry-leading AWS ecosystem. This foundational certification equips your workforce—from business users to technical specialists—with a cohesive understanding of modern cloud data solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS), building a common language for data across all departments.
This course focuses on these key aspects:
- Data Ingestion and Transformation – Proficiency in moving data from various sources (batch and streaming) and transforming it into a usable format using services like Amazon Kinesis and AWS Glue. This ensures efficient data flow across your enterprise.
- Data Store Management – Deep understanding of selecting and managing appropriate AWS data stores, including Amazon S3 for cost-effective data lakes, Amazon Redshift for scalable data warehousing, and Amazon DynamoDB for high-performance NoSQL workloads.
- Data Processing – Mastery of processing large datasets using scalable services like Amazon EMR (for Apache Spark, Hive, etc.) and leveraging serverless options like AWS Lambda for event-driven data workflows.
- Data Governance and Quality – Implementation of necessary security, access control, and quality checks (using services like AWS Lake Formation and IAM) to maintain compliance and trustworthiness of your data assets.
This strategic investment accelerates your digital transformation by validating the skills needed to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable data pipelines on the world’s leading cloud platform.
- Introduction to AWS Data Infrastructure and Core Services
- Designing and Implementing Data Ingestion Solutions
- AWS SQL and NoSQL Data Stores (Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift)
- Data Transformation with AWS Glue and ETL/ELT Concepts
- Implementing Streaming and Real-Time Data Solutions (Amazon Kinesis)
- Data Architecture, Governance, and Security in AWS
- Introduction to Data Analytics and Machine Learning Services (EMR, SageMaker)
The following concepts are examined in the DEA-C01 exam:
- Designing Data Ingestion and Transformation Solutions
- Implementing and Operating Data Transformation
- Managing Data Stores
- Data Governance and Quality
This Associate-level certification is essential for any employee seeking comprehensive data literacy and a clear understanding of cloud data solutions within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem.
It is ideal for:
- Aspiring Data Engineers: Individuals focused on building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure on AWS.
- Data Architects & Developers: Professionals needing to design and implement efficient, scalable data architectures using AWS services.
- Data Analysts & Scientists: Those requiring deep knowledge of how to access, transform, and leverage data stored within AWS for advanced analysis.
- Technical Teams: IT professionals who support or integrate with data engineering pipelines, ensuring expertise in AWS data architecture.
The course ensures your employees can design, build, and maintain modern data pipelines, mastering key data concepts:
- Relational vs. Non-Relational Data Models: Understanding when and how to use services like Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and DocumentDB.
- Data Workloads: Distinguishing between Transactional (OLTP), Analytical (OLAP), and real-time streaming workloads to choose the correct AWS service (e.g., Kinesis, Redshift, EMR).
The programme equips your team to effectively manage the complex data projects your organisation undertakes in AWS.
Delivery Model
- 3 full days tuition to the AWS DEA-C01 Exam Syllabus
- Practice Tests
- Courseware
- AWS Hands on Labs
- One 1:1 with a Certified Tutor
- Pearson Pass Pledge (free resit)
Add on
- DEA-C01 Examination – £170 inclusive of VAT.
The AWS Certified Data Engineering Associate (DEA-C01) certification serves as the essential starting point for career progression within the AWS data domain. Upon completion, your employees will possess the necessary foundational knowledge to seamlessly transition into specialised, role-based certifications. This includes:
- AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty (DAS-C01): For those focusing on designing, building, securing, and maintaining analytics solutions.
- AWS Certified Database – Specialty (DBS-C01): For employees managing and optimising relational and non-relational databases on AWS.
- AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty (MLS-C01): For employees moving into machine learning and AI workloads using Amazon SageMaker and related services.
This programme is your business’s strategic investment in continuous upskilling, ensuring your employees are prepared to take on increasingly complex and high-value data initiatives.
The AWS Certified Data Engineering Associate: DEA-C01 Preparation Course is £1,495 inclusive of VAT. This includes one full day tuition, access to practice papers, Courseware, AWS Hands on Labs, and one tutor 1:1s.
This course is protected by the Pearson Pass Pledge.
Examination fees are £185 inclusive of VAT. Examinations can be taken at our Authorised Pearson Vue Test Centre in Cardiff or by remote invigilation.
Funding may be available through PLA and ReAct Plus for eligible applicants. Please note, the contents of the course package may vary depending on the funding stream so please check before applying. See funding for further information.
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Looking to upskill your team? We can deliver training at your site for cohorts of any size to minimise disruption and maximise your training budget.
By delivering training onsite, we can tailor the learning experience to meet the needs of your organisation, facilitate an environment for your team to learn and grow together, whilst providing you with the visibility to tack and evaluate learning and progression.
Tell us about your training needs and we will provide you with a tailored quote to achieve them.
Upcoming Courses
Looking to upskill your team? We can deliver training at your site for cohorts of any size to minimise disruption and maximise your training budget.
By delivering training onsite, we can tailor the learning experience to meet the needs of your organisation, facilitate an environment for your team to learn and grow together, whilst providing you with the visibility to tack and evaluate learning and progression.
Tell us about your training needs and we will provide you with a tailored quote to achieve them.
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