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Cloud Migration — Strategy, Planning and Execution

Hands-on training covering the full cloud migration lifecycle — from building a strategy using the 7Rs framework, through assessment and wave planning, to migration execution and post-migration optimization. Participants learn migration tools for AWS, Azure, and GCP along with security and compliance best practices.

Why choose this training?

Cloud migration is one of the most critical transformation initiatives facing IT organizations today. Mistakes in strategy or planning can lead to budget overruns, service disruptions, and security vulnerabilities. This training equips participants with a proven methodology for conducting migrations — from business case analysis, through assessment and wave planning, to execution and post-migration optimization.

Participants learn the 7Rs framework, which enables selecting the optimal migration strategy for each workload. They work through realistic scenarios covering asset inventory, dependency mapping, TCO analysis, and cutover planning with minimal downtime. The training also addresses security, compliance, and cloud cost management.

The program is especially valuable for IT directors, cloud architects, and project managers who are planning or executing cloud migration projects. Regardless of the chosen provider (AWS, Azure, GCP), participants gain universal competencies for effectively conducting migrations within their organizations.

What makes our approach unique?

With over 2,500 trainings delivered and a network of more than 500 experts, EITT ensures top-quality training led by practitioners with hands-on experience in real migration projects. Our trainers have conducted dozens of cloud migrations for organizations of varying scale — from companies with a few dozen servers to enterprises with thousands of workloads.

The training stands out through its multi-cloud approach and practice orientation. Rather than focusing on a single provider, we present universal patterns and tools available across all three major cloud platforms. Each module includes hands-on exercises, enabling participants to immediately apply acquired knowledge to their own projects.

Looking for training tailored to your team’s needs? Contact us — we will prepare a program that takes into account your infrastructure specifics, chosen cloud provider, and the scale of your planned migration.

Benefits

Ability to build a migration strategy using the 7Rs framework
Competencies in assessment, inventory, and dependency mapping
Practical knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP migration tools
Of designing secure and regulation-compliant cloud architecture
Skills in planning and executing migration waves with minimal downtime
Competencies in post-migration cost and performance optimization

Who is this training for?

IT directors and CTOs responsible for cloud migration strategy

Cloud architects designing target cloud architecture

Infrastructure managers overseeing on-premises environments

DevOps engineers responsible for automating migration processes

Project managers leading cloud migration initiatives

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
IT infrastructure knowledge (networking, servers, databases)
Project management basics

Training program

Overview of migration strategies and the 7Rs framework (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retire, Retain, Relocate)
Matching strategy to workload type and business objectives
Building the business case and ROI justification for migration
Cloud operating models (Cloud Center of Excellence, Landing Zone)
Identifying quick wins and prioritizing workloads

IT asset inventory and application dependency mapping
Discovery tools (AWS Migration Hub, Azure Migrate, Google Cloud Migrate)
TCO analysis — comparing on-premises vs cloud costs
Cloud readiness assessment for applications
Identifying technical and organizational risks

Wave planning — grouping and sequencing workloads
Building a migration factory and standardizing processes
Risk mitigation strategies and rollback plans
Organizational change management in the context of migration
Defining success criteria and migration project KPIs

AWS migration tools (MGN, DMS, DataSync) and Azure tools (Azure Migrate, DMS)
Database migration — strategies, tools, and data validation
Cutover planning and downtime minimization
Migration testing — smoke tests, performance tests, UAT
Incident management during the migration process

Designing a Landing Zone aligned with security best practices
Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud environments
Network security — VPC, security groups, network segmentation
Compliance and regulations (GDPR, ISO 27001) in migration context
Data encryption in transit and at rest

Cost optimization — right-sizing, reserved instances, spot instances
Application performance tuning in cloud environments
Monitoring and observability (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Cloud Operations)
Building a modernization roadmap — from lift-and-shift to cloud-native
FinOps — cloud financial management

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Training Topics

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Cloud Migration — Strategy, Planning and Execution training for?

This training is designed for professionals looking to develop skills in cloud migration — strategy, planning and execution. Required level: intermediate.

How long is the Cloud Migration — Strategy, Planning and Execution training?

The training lasts 2. Available in online or on-site format.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes — every participant receives a completion certificate confirming acquired competencies. EITT holds ISO 9001 accreditation.

Can this training be conducted for a closed group?

Yes — we offer dedicated closed trainings for companies. We customize the program to your team's needs. Contact us for an individual quote.