Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the world of cloud computing? Look no further than our comprehensive AWS Cloud Practitioner course. Designed to equip individuals from various backgrounds – whether you’re an IT professional, manager, sales representative, or business executive – with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to excel in cloud computing, this course is your essential starting point.
Skills you'll gain
- Cloud Services
- Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
- Billing & Invoicing
- Cloud Development
- Identity and Access Management
- Cloud Security
- Amazon Web Services
- Cloud Platforms
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Cloud Computing
- Billing Systems
- IT Infrastructure
- Cloud Solutions
- Data Storage
- Cloud Technologies
- Computing Platforms
- IT Security Architecture
- Cloud Applications
- Cloud Storage
- Amazon S3
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There are 8 modules in this course
The Introduction module provides an overview of the AWS Cloud Practitioner course, explaining the benefits of earning this certification and what learners can expect from the course content. It includes guidance on registering for the AWS exam and introduces the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Guide to help learners prepare effectively.
What's included
5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
The Cloud Computing module introduces learners to the fundamentals of cloud computing and the unique offerings of AWS. This module covers the benefits, economic advantages, and design principles of cloud computing, along with the six key advantages that make cloud adoption transformative for businesses. A quiz at the end reinforces these core concepts.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
The Security and Compliance module covers essential security concepts within the AWS ecosystem, including the Shared Responsibility Model, identity and access management (IAM), and AWS Organizations. Through demonstrations and resources, learners will explore AWS’s security features, compliance standards, and tools to ensure secure and compliant operations. The module wraps up with a quiz to reinforce key security principles.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
The Technology Part 1 module introduces learners to foundational AWS services across deployment, networking, storage, and compute. Through demos and hands-on exploration, learners will gain familiarity with the AWS Management Console, CLI, SDKs, and AWS's global infrastructure. Core services in networking, storage, and compute are covered in-depth, highlighting essential AWS capabilities for building and managing cloud environments.
What's included
19 videos1 assignment
The Technology Part 2 module dives into advanced AWS services, including databases, application integration, management, and migration tools. Learners will explore how these services support data storage, application connectivity, resource management, and cloud migration. Through demos and practical examples, learners will gain hands-on experience with key AWS tools, capped with a quiz to reinforce learning.
What's included
24 videos1 assignment
The Technology Part 3 module provides an introduction to AWS's advanced AI/ML services and an array of secondary AWS services, including analytics, business applications, customer engagement, and IoT. Learners will explore AI/ML tools like SageMaker, Lex, and Rekognition, and dive into demos on services such as Athena, Amazon Connect, and AWS Amplify. This module is designed to broaden understanding of AWS’s capabilities beyond core services, focusing on specialized applications.
What's included
8 videos
The Billing and Pricing module offers a comprehensive look at AWS billing practices, covering general and service-specific pricing for EC2, RDS, VPC, and Lambda. Learners will practice calculating costs using the AWS Pricing Calculator and learn how account structures impact billing. Additionally, the module introduces tools for billing analysis and outlines AWS support options, ending with a quiz to solidify understanding.
What's included
13 videos1 assignment
The Bringing it All Together module provides a comprehensive recap of key topics covered in the course, including cloud computing, security, core AWS technologies, and billing. This module prepares learners for final exams and guides them on future steps in their AWS journey, summarizing essential concepts and offering insights into advancing their cloud knowledge.
What's included
6 videos2 assignments
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