Courses by Lee Atchison
Lee’s courses have reached over 160,000 professionals worldwide, covering software architecture, cloud computing, and technology leadership.
Cloud Architecture for Scalable Systems
Vendor-neutral cloud architecture from the architect's seat — deployment models, managed services, infrastructure as code, cloud-native design, cost as a first-class constraint, and migration planning.
Learn more → CourseraScalable Availability in Software Architecture
Practical techniques for designing modern, high-scale applications that maintain strong availability while managing complexity, risk, and service dependencies.
Learn more → LinkedIn LearningSoftware Architecture: From Developer to Architect
Explore the transition from experienced developer to software architect — what the role requires, how it differs, and how to make the leap successfully.
Learn more → O'Reilly MediaCloud Migration Fundamentals: Best Practices for Moving to the Cloud
A practical guide to cloud migration — the strategies, patterns, and practices that leading organizations use to move successfully to the cloud.
Learn more → LinkedIn LearningAvoiding Bad Decisions in Your Cloud Strategy
How to prepare before migrating to the cloud or building cloud-native applications — avoiding the most common and costly mistakes.
Learn more → LinkedIn LearningCloud Architecture: Advanced Concepts
New architectural patterns and concepts for IT professionals designing cloud systems, with particular relevance for modern distributed and hybrid environments.
Learn more → LinkedIn LearningCloud Careers: From Developer to Architect
What it means to become a cloud architect — how the role differs from cloud engineering and development, and how to thrive in it.
Learn more → LinkedIn LearningCreating and Leveraging a Cloud Center of Excellence in Your Organization
How to establish a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) — the organizational model that leading enterprises use to accelerate cloud adoption and governance.
Learn more → LinkedIn LearningFraming Cloud Discussions for the C-Suite
How IT teams can communicate cloud benefits, risks, and strategy to executive decision-makers in language that resonates and drives decisions.
Learn more → LinkedIn LearningPresenting Cloud Migration Benefits to the C-Suite
A framework for presenting cloud migration proposals to executives — clarifying benefits, risks, and considerations in a way that drives confident decisions.
Learn more → LinkedIn LearningUnderstanding the Impact of a Merger for IT Teams
How IT teams navigate post-acquisition mergers — the organizational changes, technical integration challenges, and career positioning strategies that matter most.
Learn more → LinkedIn LearningUnderstanding the Value of Cloud-Native Architecture
Why cloud-native architecture matters and how to make the case for it — for solution architects and IT decision-makers navigating the shift from traditional to cloud-native.
Learn more →
Atchison Academy
Access exclusive, in-depth training directly from Lee at Atchison Academy — the dedicated learning platform for software architects and technology leaders.
Explore the Academy →