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AWS for Beginners 2026: Cloud Fundamentals & Hands-On Labs

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Overview

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Master AWS Fundamentals from Scratch: EC2, S3, IAM, VPC & More - Hands-On Labs on AWS Sandbox + foundation for CLF-C02

What you'll learn:
  • AWS Fundamentals on EC2, ELB, RDS, S3, ASG, Routing, Networks and more
  • Hands-On Labs on building/configuring EC2, ELB, Networks, Routing, RDS, S3 and more
  • Will be given projects simulating real world scenario to complete
  • Will get the complete powerpoint presentation in PDF form
  • AWS Well Architected Framework Explained
  • Try out hands-on in AWS sandbox labs available in the course

Are you starting your cloud computing journey with zero prior experience and don't know where to begin with AWS (Amazon Web Services)? This course is built specifically for absolute beginners who want a clear, no-fluff path to understanding cloud computing and AWS — without getting lost in jargon or unnecessary theory.

By the end of this course, you'll have hands-on, practical experience with the core AWS services that power real-world cloud infrastructure, and a solid foundation to pursue the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) certification if you choose to.


What makes this course different

Most "AWS for beginners" courses either drown you in theory or rush through services without explaining why they matter. This course is structured around short, focused lectures paired with hands-on demos using your AWS Free Tier account, so you learn by doing — not just watching.


What you'll learn

  • What cloud computing is and how AWS fits into the broader IT landscape

  • How to create and securely configure your AWS Free Tier account

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): users, groups, roles, and security best practices

  • Amazon EC2: launching, configuring, and managing virtual servers

  • Amazon S3: object storage, buckets, and static website hosting

  • Amazon VPC basics: subnets, route tables, and network fundamentals

  • AWS pricing models, billing, and how to avoid unexpected charges

  • AWS Global Infrastructure: regions, availability zones, and edge locations

  • Core concepts tested on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam

Who this course is for

  • Complete beginners with no prior AWS or cloud experience

  • Developers and IT professionals looking to add AWS to their skill set

  • Students preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification

  • Anyone considering a career move into cloud computing

Requirements

  • No prior AWS or cloud experience needed

  • A computer with internet access

  • A free AWS account (we'll walk you through creating one), though there are AWS Sandbox Labs available to try your hands

By the end of this course, you won't just know AWS terminology — you'll be comfortable navigating the AWS Console, launching real resources, and understanding how the pieces fit together. Enroll today and take your first confident step into cloud computing.


What you will get at the END of this course?


  • You will leave with sound knowledge of Amazon web services - I dare

  • You will get a certificate from Udemy upon 100% completion of all lectures

  • You can ask questions in the Q&A section of the course - reply within 48 hours


**Updates:

Feb-2025: AWS Well-Architected Framework section added.

Jun-2026: AWS Sandbox labs are available in the course

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Basics of Cloud Computing
  • Networking in AWS Cloud
  • Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute)
  • AWS Global Infrastructure
  • Storage in AWS
  • Databases in AWS
  • Monitoring and Logging in AWS
  • AWS Identity and Access Management
  • AWS Well Architected Framework
  • Practice test And Project
  • Quick Summary and End notes

Taught by

Himanshu Rana

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