This course provides a comprehensive overview of AWS Cloud fundamentals and core services. Participants will gain essential knowledge about cloud computing concepts, AWS service offerings, security architecture, system design principles, pricing models, and AWS support services.
Intended Audience:
This course serves individuals from non-technical roles who work alongside IT professionals, including sales representatives, legal staff, marketing personnel, and executive-level management. It provides business context for cloud computing without requiring deep technical expertise.
Prerequisites:
A general understanding of information technology concepts and basic familiarity with business IT operations is recommended for course participants.
Certification Path:
This course provides an excellent foundation for pursuing the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification. You can combine this training with a complimentary 7-hour e-learning course provided by Amazon through the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials program to complete comprehensive exam preparation. Register for the free AWS e-learning course directly on the Amazon website.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion, you will understand the value proposition and business benefits of AWS Cloud, recognize practical applications of AWS services for solving business problems, evaluate the robust security capabilities and compliance assurances that AWS implements to protect data and maintain security, and analyze the financial impact that cloud computing can have on organizational procurement cycles, cost management, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation in consumption-based pricing models.
Course Modules:
Getting Started with the Cloud
Explore foundational cloud computing concepts and AWS fundamentals. Learn the definition of cloud computing, characteristics of public, private, and hybrid cloud models, cloud service models including Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Software-as-a-Service, workload considerations for cloud-based applications, and how to set up an AWS account.
- Defining Cloud Computing
- Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud Models
- Cloud Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
- Cloud-Based Workloads and Applications
- AWS Account Setup and Configuration
Understanding AWS Advantages
Examine the benefits and strategic advantages of the AWS platform. Topics include emerging architectural patterns for cloud-based applications, application development environments on AWS, AWS component overview, cost estimation methodologies, and financial management strategies on the AWS platform.
- Emerging Cloud Application Architectures
- Application Development Environments
- AWS Components and Services Overview
- Estimating Cloud Computing Costs
- Managing Costs in AWS Environments
Security and Compliance
Understand AWS security practices and compliance frameworks. This section covers security objectives and requirements, shared responsibility models between AWS and customers, best practices for implementing security controls, and establishing security configurations in AWS environments.
- Defining Security Objectives
- Understanding Shared Security Responsibilities
- Security Best Practices and Implementation
- Security Configuration and Setup
Migrating to the Cloud
Learn approaches for successfully moving infrastructure and applications to AWS. Topics include managing infrastructure and deployments at scale, creating and configuring AWS environments, using CloudWatch for monitoring systems and applications, implementing AWS backup and archival solutions, planning production launch activities, and establishing production-ready configurations. This module ensures you understand the practical considerations for successful cloud migration projects.
- Managing Infrastructure and Deployments at Scale
- Creating and Managing AWS Environments
- CloudWatch Monitoring and Observability
- Backup and Archival Solutions
- Production Readiness Planning
- Production Launch and Go-Live Preparation
