Overview

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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course provides a comprehensive approach to AWS governance, strategy, and certification readiness. It equips learners with essential knowledge about key AWS services, management tools, and security frameworks. By mastering concepts such as CloudFormation, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Organizations, and the AWS Well-Architected Framework, you will gain the practical skills needed for managing AWS environments efficiently. Throughout the course, you'll dive deep into AWS security features, compliance programs, cost management, and the various AWS tools available to enhance governance and operations. The course also emphasizes how to prepare for AWS certification by providing sample exam questions and hands-on labs that cover core AWS services and best practices. The journey begins with foundational topics like CloudFormation and CloudWatch, followed by a focus on advanced tools like AWS Systems Manager and AWS GuardDuty. You'll progressively build up your understanding, ensuring that you can leverage AWS services to meet operational, security, and performance standards. The course wraps up with an overview of AWS support plans and exam preparation strategies. This course is ideal for professionals looking to advance their knowledge of AWS governance and certification. If you're aiming for AWS certification, this course will ensure you're ready. No prior AWS experience is required, but familiarity with cloud computing concepts will be beneficial. The course is designed for learners at an intermediate level. By the end of the course, you will be able to efficiently manage AWS environments, optimize security and compliance, leverage cost management tools, and confidently prepare for AWS certification exams.

Syllabus

Management & Governance

In this module, we will explore AWS Management and Governance services, starting with CloudFormation for infrastructure automation. You’ll learn how to monitor resource performance with CloudWatch and manage AWS resources using Systems Manager and other governance tools. By the end, you will have the skills to optimize resource management and adhere to best practices in AWS governance.

Security

In this module, we will focus on AWS security services and tools, covering key areas like the Shared Responsibility Model, compliance programs, and advanced security features. You’ll explore how to use services like AWS WAF, GuardDuty, and KMS to secure your resources. By the end of this module, you’ll be ready to implement a robust security framework on AWS.

The AWS Cloud Adoption Framework

In this module, we will focus on AWS security services and tools, covering key areas like the Shared Responsibility Model, compliance programs, and advanced security features. You’ll explore how to use services like AWS WAF, GuardDuty, and KMS to secure your resources. By the end of this module, you’ll be ready to implement a robust security framework on AWS.

The Well Architected Framework

In this module, we will introduce you to the AWS Well-Architected Framework and its six core pillars that guide the design of cloud environments. You’ll explore how to use the Well-Architected Tool to assess and optimize your architecture. By the end of this module, you’ll have the knowledge to build more secure, reliable, and cost-effective solutions in AWS.

Billing and Pricing

In this module, we will dive into AWS pricing models, from the basics of pay-as-you-go to advanced strategies for saving on compute and storage costs. You’ll also learn how to use AWS cost management tools, such as AWS Budgets and Cost Explorer, to monitor and optimize your AWS expenses. This module is crucial for building cost-effective solutions in the cloud.

Book Your AWS Exam

In this module, we will guide you through the process of booking your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, including prerequisites and scheduling options. You’ll receive tips on how to prepare effectively for the exam and boost your confidence as you approach the certification journey. This final module ensures you’re ready to succeed in your AWS exam.