What we’re about
Welcome to the Chennai AWS Certification Study Guide from the IaaS Academy.
This group is designed to help individuals prepare for their AWS certification exams through instructor-led courses, revision events, and practice exam simulations. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced user seeking to deepen your knowledge, this meetup is the perfect place to prepare for certifications, build practical AWS skills, and network with others.
We offer AWS Training both as self-paced courses and live instructor-led training. Our training courses is available at https://iaasacademy.com
Corporate organisations looking to run cohorts with bespoke training solutions can contact us via our website too. We develop tailored training solutions and tactics to help businesses address any skill gaps within their organisation. This also includes soft skills for IT professionals.
In addition to live events, we also regularly post YouTube how-to guides on AWS to help you gain hands-on experience. Check them out at https://youtube.com/@awstraining
Join us for insightful discussions, practical workshops, and a supportive learning environment as we explore the endless possibilities of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and work together towards certification success!
Upcoming events
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•OnlineFree Live AWS CloudFormation 101 (Beginner Level) — Instructor-Led Workshop
Online📅 Date: Friday, 21st November 2025
🕓 Duration: 2 to 2.5 Hours
💻 Format: Live via Zoom
🎟️ Cost: Free (Limited Seats)
Instructor: Rajesh – Senior Solutions Architect & Corporate Trainer### About the Workshop
If you’re new to AWS CloudFormation or Infrastructure as Code (IaC), this Beginner-Level live workshop is the perfect place to start. Join Rajesh, AWS Certified Trainer and Senior Solutions Architect, for a hands-on session that will help you understand how to automate the creation and management of AWS resources using CloudFormation templates.
By the end of this 2-hour live workshop, you’ll learn how CloudFormation works, understand the structure of templates, and confidently build your first AWS stack step by step.
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### What You’ll Learn
- What is AWS CloudFormation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Declarative vs. Imperative Programming – understanding the key difference
- CloudFormation Template Anatomy – Parameters, Resources, and Outputs
- Overview of CFN-Init and CFN-Signal – automating instance configuration
- Live Demo: Provisioning a VPC using CloudFormation
- Live Demo: Deploying Auto Scaling Groups and Load Balancers
- Assignment: Build and deploy your first CloudFormation stack
### Your Learning Challenge
At the end of the session, you’ll receive a beginner-friendly hands-on assignment to reinforce your learning.
Submit your completed assignment by Sunday, 23rd November 2025, and you’ll receive an exclusive invitation to join my flagship training program- The 12-Week AWS Solutions Architect Challenge (SAA-C03)
A blended, guided learning experience that includes:- 3 Real-World Capstone Projects
- Structured Self-Paced Learning with accountability
- Weekly Reminders and unlockable training content
- A Live Instructor Q&A in Week 11
- Designed to help you master AWS architecture and pass your certification exam with confidence
(Only workshop participants who complete the assignment will receive this special invitation.)
### Prerequisites
To get the most out of this session, learners should have:
- Basic familiarity with AWS Services
- Working knowledge of IAM Roles, VPCs, EC2, Load Balancers, and Auto Scaling Groups
To complete the hands-on assignment, you will need access to an AWS account.
If you don’t already have one, you can create a new AWS Free Plan account by following this step-by-step guide:
How to Create a Free AWS Account and Claim $200 Credits***
### Who Should Attend
This free live session is ideal for:
- Beginners who are new to AWS CloudFormation or Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Learners planning to pursue the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) exam
- Anyone who wants to build hands-on AWS automation skills guided by a certified instructor
- Spaces are limited — please only register if you’re genuinely interested in learning CloudFormation and progressing toward your AWS certification goals.
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### How to Join
Register now to receive your Zoom link. You must register, and you will receive your assignment if you stay on till the end of the workshop.
Seats are limited — reserve your spot today and take your first step toward becoming an AWS Solutions Architect.100 attendees
Past events
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