AWS - Mastering Boto3 & Lambda Functions Using Python

Name: AWS - Mastering Boto3 & Lambda Functions Using Python
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Learn Boto3 & AWS Lambda, In one Course, Build Real Time Use Cases, With Hands On Examples

Created byHari Kammana

Last updated 1/2026

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What you'll learn

Students will gain expertise with hands on realtime use cases using Boto3 and Lambda Functions for Automating their workloads

Course content

7 sections • 45 lectures • 7h 5m total length

Objective of This Courese1:18
Introduction to Boto33:57
Setting up permissions to access AWS Services from Mac OS3:59
Create an IAM user with programmatic access, grant admin permissions, and configure the generated access key id and secret key for the AWS CLI and boto3 on the MacBook.
Install Python 3.x, Pycharm IDE on Mac OS5:00
Install python 3.x and the PyCharm IDE on mac os, then install boto3 with pip3 and create a new PyCharm project configured with a python 3.x interpreter.
Install Visual Studio Code (IDE)2:08
Python Fundamentals(Skip this if you are familiar with Python)57:45
Master Python fundamentals for scripting with practical examples covering variables, input, formatting, data types, lists, dictionaries, sets, exception handling, control flow, loops, and functions using PyCharm.

Understanding AWS CLI Profiles4:37
Understanding Boto3 Clients, Sessions, and AWS Profiles9:01
Launching EC2 Instances4:23
Operations on EC2 (Start, Stop, Terminate)6:00
Describing EC2 Instances4:51
Applying Filters while describing EC2 Instances5:59
Learn to filter EC2 instances with boto3 by state and tags, returning only running instances or those with env prod, using describe-instances filters.
Boto3 Collections7:24
Taking EBS Snapshots & Send Email10:05
Learn to automate EBS snapshots with Boto3 in Python by filtering for backup-tagged instances, creating volume snapshots, and sending email notifications via SNS.
Deleting EBS Snapshots, older than N days2:44
Learn how to delete EBS snapshots older than 15 days using Boto3, by iterating over EC2 snapshots, checking start time, and invoking the delete operation.
Migrating AMIs To different regions using Boto3 Waiters7:12
This video covers, how to take AMI of EC2 instances in one region and copy them to a different region, this example also includes boto3 waiters concept

What is AWS Lambda & Serverless Architecture3:56
Explore serverless architecture with AWS Lambda, run code with zero server maintenance, pay only for execution, and enable built-in high availability and auto scaling for event-driven processing and backend APIs.
Demo - Create Lambda Function6:44
AWS Lambda - Performance Tuning, Managing Memory, CPU & Running Lambda in VPC2:50
AWS Lambda - Managing Lambda Versions7:11
AWS Lambda - Managing Aliases4:20
Learn how alias names in lambda point to specific versions, so production updates require reassigning the alias instead of changing cloudwatch events. Deploying new versions abstracts modifications to event source.
Lambda, Create Deployment Package And Send Slack Notifications12:59
Lambda Layers, Effectively managing external dependencies using Layers9:08
Learn how lambda layers manage external Python dependencies in AWS Lambda, using a shared layer for packages like requests to avoid duplicated dependencies and minimize S3 footprint.
AWS Lambda - Passing Environment Variables To Lambda Function4:07
AWS Lambda - Encrypting Sensitive Data In Environment Variables6:48
Encrypt sensitive environment variables with a custom AWS KMS key, decrypt them in Lambda using boto3, and securely send Slack notifications, covering encryption in transit and at rest.
Schedule Lambda - Find unused volumes and send mail20:04
When JSON File Uploaded to S3, Automatically Process File And Put It in DynamoDB23:11
Learn to automatically process json files uploaded to S3 and store their data in DynamoDB using Python Lambda with boto3, including IAM role setup, CloudWatch logs, and S3 event triggers.
Read CSV from S3 and Persist to DynamoDB22:33
Trigger a lambda function on a CSV upload to S3 and persist parsed records to DynamoDB, demonstrating a boto3-driven, event-driven pipeline from S3 to DynamoDB using Python.
AWS Lambda - Run EC2 Instances In Schedule24:34
Realtime Use Case - Remove Unused AMIs17:20
Learn to identify and remove unused AMIs in your AWS account using Python and boto3, by listing in-use images, filtering available custom AMIs, and deregistering unused ones.
AWS Lambda, Send Email Notifications When EC2 Instance Stops In Production13:54

Create S3 Bucket3:13
Upload File to S3 Bucket3:11
Delete Objects From S31:52
List Objects From S34:09
Learn to list all objects in an S3 bucket with boto3 in Python by using the list objects method and printing each object's key from the response contents.
List All S3 Buckets1:54
Learn to list all buckets with boto3, iterating the response dictionary to extract and print each bucket name.
S3 Select - Select Specific rows, columns from CSV filed stored in S310:07

Requirements

Basic Knowledge about AWS is required

Description

This course is designed to help you master the fundamentals of Boto3 and AWS Lambda, empowering you to create dynamic, real-time solutions in the AWS cloud. With a hands-on approach, you'll learn how to effectively use the Boto3 library and Lambda functions to automate tasks and build powerful workflows.

Through a variety of step-by-step examples, you'll gain practical experience in tackling real-world challenges, from managing AWS resources to creating operational automation.

You'll also learn to navigate and utilize the Boto3 documentation, equipping you with the skills to write robust, reusable code to automate virtually any task in AWS. This course provides insights into best practices, tips, and tricks for optimizing automation workflows. Whether you're a developer, sysadmin, or cloud enthusiast, this course will elevate your AWS skills, making you more efficient and confident in leveraging the power of automation. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to design solutions that save time, reduce errors, and improve productivity.

I have added use cases that I implemented in my projects, showcasing real-world applications of Boto3 and AWS Lambda. These examples are designed to help you better understand how to leverage these powerful tools for automating and optimizing AWS workflows. Each use case is explained in detail, with step-by-step instructions that allow you to replicate the solutions in your own projects.

Who this course is for:

This Course is designed for individuals looking for mastering Boto3 & AWS Lambda skills to Automate Tasks in realtime

AWS - Mastering Boto3 & Lambda Functions Using Python

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Introduction6 lectures • 1hr 14min

Managing EC2 Services & EBS Snapshots10 lectures • 1hr 2min

AWS Lambda - Develop Real Time Use Cases15 lectures • 3hr

Boto3 And DynamoDB5 lectures • 14min

Operations on S36 lectures • 24min

Cost Optimisation1 lecture • 16min

Section 7 - New Updates2 lectures • 55min

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