Lesson 1: Foundations and Use-Case Analysis

Topics Covered

• Data analytics concepts and the five Vs
• Structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data
• Terminology, architecture context, and stakeholder requirements
• Use-case mapping, assumptions, constraints, and expected outcomes

Practical Activity

Analyze a realistic business or technical use case, identify the required capabilities, and document the initial solution approach.

• Document assumptions, selected services or techniques, and the expected result.
• Record validation evidence, identified risks, and any required corrective action.
• Summarize the decision in a reusable implementation or architecture note.

Lesson Outcome

Learners can explain and apply the lesson topics within a realistic AWS Data Analytics Fundamentals scenario.