Essential Cloud Services

Storage • Compute • Networking • Security • Analytics • AI/ML

Building Cloud Expertise Across NHS Teams

With foundational knowledge of AWS core services, NHS leaders and staff will be equipped to envision how cloud can strategically transform healthcare IT to better address challenges in delivering patient care, managing data, and facilitating collaboration across the healthcare system.

Core AWS Cloud Fundamentals

Master the essential AWS services that form the foundation of secure, scalable, and compliant healthcare cloud solutions. These fundamentals enable NHS organisations to transform IT delivery and improve patient outcomes.

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AWS Storage Services

Data Management

Learn how to securely store, manage, and access healthcare data with AWS storage services. From medical records to imaging data, understand how to choose the right storage solution for different NHS use cases whilst maintaining compliance and cost efficiency.

  • Amazon S3 for scalable object storage
  • Amazon EBS for high-performance block storage
  • Amazon EFS for shared file systems
  • AWS Backup for centralised data protection
  • Storage classes for cost optimisation
  • Encryption and access controls for healthcare data

99.999999999%

S3 Data Durability

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AWS Networking & Connectivity

Infrastructure

Master AWS networking services to create secure, scalable network architectures that connect NHS systems, enable remote access, and facilitate secure data sharing across healthcare organisations whilst maintaining regulatory compliance.

  • Amazon VPC for isolated network environments
  • AWS Direct Connect for dedicated connections
  • Application Load Balancer for high availability
  • Amazon Route 53 for DNS and traffic management
  • AWS VPN for secure remote access
  • Network security groups and access controls

100 Gbps

Network Performance Available

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AWS Security & Compliance

Data Protection

Build secure cloud environments that protect patient data and meet NHS compliance requirements. Learn security best practices, identity management, encryption, and monitoring to maintain the highest standards of healthcare data protection.

  • AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Amazon GuardDuty for threat detection
  • AWS Key Management Service for encryption
  • AWS CloudTrail for audit logging
  • Amazon Inspector for security assessments
  • NHS Digital compliance frameworks

300+

Security Features & Tools

AWS Compute Services

Processing Power

Understand AWS compute services that power healthcare applications, from virtual servers to serverless computing. Learn to choose the right compute solution for different NHS workloads whilst optimising performance and costs.

  • Amazon EC2 for virtual server instances
  • AWS Lambda for serverless computing
  • Amazon ECS for containerised applications
  • AWS Batch for large-scale job processing
  • Auto Scaling for dynamic capacity management
  • High-performance computing for research workloads

400+

Instance Types Available

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AWS Analytics & Data Services

Data Intelligence

Transform healthcare data into actionable insights with AWS analytics services. Learn to build data lakes, perform analytics, and create visualisations that support clinical decision-making and operational efficiency across NHS organisations.

  • Amazon Redshift for data warehousing
  • AWS Glue for data integration and ETL
  • Amazon Athena for interactive query service
  • Amazon QuickSight for business intelligence
  • AWS Lake Formation for data lake management
  • Real-time analytics for patient monitoring

Petabyte

Scale Data Processing

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AWS AI & Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning can enhance healthcare delivery. Learn to implement AI solutions for clinical decision support, medical imaging analysis, and predictive analytics to improve patient outcomes.

  • Amazon SageMaker for machine learning
  • Amazon Comprehend Medical for text analysis
  • Amazon Rekognition for medical image analysis
  • Amazon Bedrock for generative AI applications
  • AWS HealthLake for healthcare data analytics
  • Responsible AI practices for healthcare

25+

AI/ML Services Available

Start Your NHS Cloud Journey

Begin with our comprehensive getting started guide designed specifically for NHS organisations. This step-by-step approach ensures secure, compliant, and successful cloud adoption whilst building the foundational knowledge needed across your teams.

Our structured approach covers everything from initial learning and pilot projects to building secure foundations and scaling your cloud operations for maximum benefit to patient care and operational efficiency.

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5-Step NHS Cloud Journey

Learn • Start Small • Build Foundation • Engage • Scale

Tailored Learning Paths for NHS Teams

Choose learning paths designed for different roles within NHS organisations, ensuring everyone can contribute effectively to your digital transformation journey.

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Clinical Staff

Learn how cloud technologies can enhance patient care delivery, improve clinical workflows, and enable better collaboration across healthcare teams.

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NHS Leaders

Develop strategic understanding of cloud benefits, costs, and implementation approaches to make informed decisions about digital transformation initiatives.

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Technical Teams

Master technical implementation of AWS services, security best practices, and architectural patterns for healthcare-compliant cloud solutions.

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Start building essential cloud computing knowledge across your NHS organisation. Our comprehensive training programmes are designed to meet the specific needs of healthcare environments.

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