Amazon Web Services: the second cloud platform in Switzerland
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is, in 2026, the second most deployed cloud platform in Swiss organisations, after Microsoft Azure. EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, EKS, CloudFront, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudFormation: mastery of AWS services constitutes a highly demanded skill at cloud engineers, solution architects, cloud-native developers and data profiles. In Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland, private banks, international organisations, retailers, startups and industrial companies structure their AWS teams around certified profiles.
Following a recognised AWS training opens access to highly valued roles: AWS cloud engineer, AWS solution architect, cloud developer, DevOps engineer, cloud security engineer, AWS data engineer. AWS certifications are among widely used. Investing in an AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional certification sustainably enhances your profile.
ITTA offers more than 20 AWS training courses, from Cloud Practitioner level to Professional and Specialty levels. Each session is built around hands-on labs on real AWS accounts, with to enable personalised support.
Whether you are a cloud engineer, administrator, developer, solution architect, DevOps engineer or data engineer, our AWS training in Geneva and Lausanne provides the practical skills expected on the Swiss market to pass your target AWS certification and access the most sought-after positions.
AWS certification families covered by our catalogue
AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
The AWS Cloud Practitioner training lays the basics of AWS cloud: main services, pricing model, security and compliance, deployment. This training is accessible to non-IT profiles and beginner engineers. It prepares for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 certification.
AWS Solutions Architect (Associate and Professional)
The AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) training targets architects designing AWS solutions. The programme covers high availability, resilience, security, cost optimisation and architecture best practices. The AWS Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02) training deepens multi-account, hybrid and migration architecture. These certifications are among the most demanded on the market.
AWS Developer and SysOps Associate
AWS Developer Associate (DVA-C02) targets developers producing cloud-native solutions on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, ECS, S3, IAM). AWS SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C02) targets cloud administrators (CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Systems Manager, automation).
AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
The AWS DevOps Engineer Professional (DOP-C02) training targets cloud-native DevOps engineers industrialising CI/CD, IaC (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform), monitoring and security. This expert certification generally requires DVA or SOA as prerequisites.
AWS Security Specialty and other Specialty
AWS Security Specialty (SCS-C02) targets cloud security engineers. Our catalogue also covers Data Analytics, Database, Machine Learning and Networking Specialty for profiles deepening a specific AWS domain.
AWS Re/Start and user training
For profiles in transition or initial training, AWS Re/Start and introductory training courses constitute an excellent prelude to the certifying path. Our pedagogical team guides you on the sequence suited to your current level.
Build your AWS path according to your profile
A newcomer to AWS follows Cloud Practitioner to acquire basics. An architect progresses to Solutions Architect Associate then Professional. A developer follows Developer Associate. An administrator follows SysOps Associate. A cloud-native DevOps engineer targets DevOps Engineer Professional after DVA or SOA. A cloud security engineer follows Security Specialty. A data engineer follows Data Analytics Specialty. Our pedagogical team guides you towards the sequence suited to your role and level.
Featured courses in this catalogue
Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:
AWS and related skills
AWS training fits into a broader cloud and IT ecosystem. The cloud computing sub-domain regroups all AWS and Azure training courses. Containerisation and orchestration training covers Docker and Kubernetes (EKS on AWS). The automation and IaC sub-domain brings Terraform for AWS. Audit and cybersecurity training covers CompTIA Security+ and CISSP, complementary to AWS Security Specialty. The CI/CD versioning delivery sub-domain covers GitLab and Jenkins, complementary to native AWS DevOps tools (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy).
AWS trends in 2026
Several evolutions are shaping AWS in 2026. AWS Q (AI assistant) integrates into the console and tools. AWS SageMaker and Bedrock open cloud-native generative AI usages. AWS Outposts and edge regions are gaining visibility for low-latency workloads. AWS security evolves with AWS Verified Access and zero trust policies. Cloud FinOps becomes a structuring topic via AWS Cost Explorer and cost optimisation best practices. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current company practices.
AWS training in Geneva, Lausanne and online
All our AWS training courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with an AWS Authorized Instructor live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on labs on real AWS accounts with dedicated sandbox. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your AWS account and use cases.
Why choose ITTA for your AWS certification
ITTA offers a training catalogue, official AWS Training Partner. Our AWS trainers are AWS Authorized Instructor-certified cloud architects and engineers active in AWS production projects for Swiss and international companies. The AWS catalogue regroups our training courses covering all AWS certifications. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, preparing the AWS exams and identifying the funding solutions adapted.
FAQ
Which AWS certification to choose to start?
AWS Cloud Practitioner is the natural entry for all profiles. For already confirmed engineers, AWS Solutions Architect Associate is the most demanded target. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your profile.
How long does AWS Solutions Architect Associate preparation take?
The Solutions Architect Associate training lasts 5 days. Prior cloud or administration experience facilitates preparation.
AWS or Azure: which platform to choose?
The choice depends on your context. Azure dominates in French-speaking Switzerland in historically Microsoft organisations (private banks, international organisations, public services). AWS remains very present at retailers, startups and media. Many organisations are multi-cloud. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your role and target.
Are your AWS courses available for companies?
Yes, the entire AWS catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your AWS account and use cases. Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.