Cloud-Native Architecture Design
Master the principles and practices of modern cloud-native architecture. Learn to design resilient, scalable systems for today's distributed world.
4 Weeks (80 Hours)
In-person & Virtual
Advanced
Includes all materials and certification
Course Overview
The Cloud-Native Architecture Design course provides a comprehensive approach to designing modern, distributed systems that leverage the full power of cloud platforms. This course bridges the gap between traditional application architecture and the unique patterns required for cloud environments.
You'll master the principles of microservices, serverless computing, containerization, and orchestration while learning how to apply these technologies to solve real business problems. Through a blend of theory and hands-on workshops, you'll develop the skills to design systems that scale elastically, recover gracefully from failures, and optimize for both performance and cost.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to architect cloud-native solutions that properly balance technical excellence with business requirements, helping organizations achieve true cloud transformation rather than simple "lift and shift" migrations.
Key Components of Cloud-Native Architecture
Microservices
Design principles and patterns for building, deploying, and scaling independent services
- Service boundaries and domain modeling
- Inter-service communication patterns
- Data management in distributed systems
Serverless Computing
Leveraging function-as-a-service for rapid development and automatic scaling
- Event-driven architecture design
- Handling state in serverless systems
- Cost optimization strategies
Containerization
Building and orchestrating containerized applications for consistency and portability
- Container design principles
- Orchestration fundamentals
- Service mesh implementation
Course Modules
Cloud-Native Foundations
Understand the core principles and patterns that differentiate cloud-native architectures from traditional approaches.
- Evolution from monoliths to microservices
- Cloud platform capabilities and service models
- Twelve-factor application methodology
- Workshop: Evaluating applications for cloud readiness
Microservices Architecture
Design effective microservice architectures that balance independence with necessary coordination.
- Service decomposition strategies
- API design for microservices
- Data management patterns
- Workshop: Decomposing a monolith into microservices
Containerization & Orchestration
Master the tools and techniques for building and managing containerized applications.
- Container design principles
- Orchestration platform architecture
- Service discovery and mesh patterns
- Workshop: Deploying containerized applications
Resilience & Observability
Design systems that gracefully handle failures and provide deep visibility into operations.
- Resilience patterns (circuit breakers, bulkheads, retries)
- Distributed monitoring and logging
- Distributed tracing implementation
- Workshop: Building resilient services
Serverless Architecture
Leverage function-as-a-service and managed services for maximum development velocity.
- Event-driven architecture patterns
- Stateless function design
- Integration with managed services
- Workshop: Building serverless workflows
Capstone Project
Apply everything you've learned by designing a complete cloud-native solution for a real-world scenario.
- → Design comprehensive architecture
- → Present and defend your decisions
- → Receive feedback from industry experts
- → Refine based on real-world constraints
Technologies & Platforms Covered
Kubernetes
Docker
AWS Lambda
Azure Functions
Istio
Terraform
Prometheus
MongoDB
Your Instructor
Alexeiva Karstovska
Cloud Solutions Architect, Cloudwave Pioneer
Alexeiva is a recognized expert in cloud-native architecture with extensive experience leading digital transformation initiatives at major enterprises across Eastern Urovia. She has designed and implemented cloud solutions for banking, telecommunications, and e-commerce businesses, helping them achieve significant improvements in scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
As a Cloudwave Pioneer and certified Azurian architect, Alexeiva brings practical insights from real-world projects spanning multiple cloud platforms. Her teaching approach emphasizes practical implementation alongside theoretical foundations.
Cloud-Native Architecture in Cyprus
Cyprus's strategic position as a growing technology hub in the Eastern Mediterranean makes it an ideal location for cloud-native architecture innovation. Organizations across the island are increasingly adopting cloud technologies to enhance their competitive edge and provide better services to customers throughout Europe and the Middle East.
The financial services sector, which forms a substantial part of Cyprus's economy, particularly benefits from cloud-native architectures that can provide enhanced security, compliance capabilities, and operational resilience. Our Cloud-Native Architecture Design course addresses the specific challenges faced by financial institutions when migrating to and operating in cloud environments.
Beyond financial services, Cyprus's tourism, real estate, and emerging technology sectors require architects who understand how to leverage cloud platforms to create scalable, resilient applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. The principles taught in this course are directly applicable to these diverse domains, helping to accelerate digital transformation initiatives across the Cypriot economy.
As international businesses increasingly choose Cyprus as their base of operations, the demand for cloud expertise continues to grow. Architects trained in cloud-native methodologies are well-positioned to lead these organizations through their technology transformations, creating opportunities for substantial career advancement.
Our course has been specifically designed to address the unique regulatory, compliance, and business requirements found in Cyprus and the broader European market, ensuring that the architectural approaches taught are not just technically sound but also practically applicable within this specific regional context.