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.
The course is structured to be engaging and interactive, incorporating a variety of teaching methods such as videos, demos, quizzes, and exercises to facilitate a thorough understanding of the material.
The course is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of AWS and cloud computing. Here are the key general topics covered in this course:
- Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS: This section provides an overview of cloud computing, its benefits, and why certification is important. It also introduces AWS, its billing, security, and services.
- AWS Security and Compliance: This section delves into AWS’s shared responsibility model for security, AWS Cloud security and compliance concepts, and AWS Identity Access Management.
- AWS Technology and Services: This part of the course covers methods of deploying and operating in the cloud, AWS’s global infrastructure, and core AWS Services including Networking, Storage, Compute, Database, Application Integration, AI/ML and Business Applications.
- AWS Billing and Pricing: This section provides a detailed understanding of general billing in AWS, specific billing for various AWS services, and how account structures can affect billing. It also introduces tools for billing analysis and support, and AWS support options.
- Bringing it all together: The final section of the course provides a summary of all the topics covered in the course and guides students on how to use the practice exams. It also provides insights on the road ahead on the AWS journey.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam Readiness:
Upon completing this course, you’ll be thoroughly prepared to tackle the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Our comprehensive curriculum will empower you to navigate the exam’s challenges with confidence. Once you pass the exam, you will earn the prestigious AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, validating your understanding of cloud computing concepts and your ability to leverage the AWS platform effectively.
Join us on this transformative educational adventure and unlock endless possibilities in the realm of cloud computing. Don’t wait – start your AWS Cloud Practitioner journey today!
This 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. It also covers the fundamentals of cloud computing and AWS, exploring cloud benefits and economic advantages, key design principles, and the six core advantages that make cloud adoption transformative for businesses.
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10 videos4 readings2 assignments
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10 videos•Total 85 minutes
The problem this course solves•4 minutes
Course Introduction - details, audience,outcomes and more•9 minutes
Why Cloud Computing and Certification•4 minutes
Register/Taking an AWS Exam for the 1st time - what to know - Demo•11 minutes
Cloud Practitioner's Exam guide•12 minutes
What is Cloud Computing in a nutshell•12 minutes
What is AWS Specifically•10 minutes
Benefits of Cloud•7 minutes
Cloud Economics•8 minutes
Cloud Design Principals•7 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
About the Course•10 minutes
How to Reach Out and Engage with the Community•10 minutes
What you know now! - Opening Evaluation•50 minutes
Cloud Computing Quiz•40 minutes
Security and Compliance
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
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.
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6 videos2 readings1 assignment
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6 videos•Total 80 minutes
AWS Shared Resposibility Model for Security•5 minutes
AWS Cloud security and compliance concepts•8 minutes
AWS Identity Access Management•16 minutes
AWS IAM - user, groups, and roles - Demo•29 minutes
AWS Core Services: Deployment, Networking, Storage, and Compute
Module 3•5 hours to complete
Module details
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.
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19 videos4 readings1 assignment
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19 videos•Total 200 minutes
Methods of Deploying and Operating in the Cloud•4 minutes
AWS Console - Demo•6 minutes
AWS CLI - Demo•5 minutes
AWS SDK - Demo•5 minutes
AWS' global infrastructure•12 minutes
Core AWS Services - Networking•17 minutes
Networking - Default VPC•3 minutes
Networking - Firewall•9 minutes
Networking - Overview•2 minutes
AWS Networking - Demo•20 minutes
Core AWS Services - Storage•17 minutes
AWS Storage EBS - Demo•12 minutes
AWS Storage EFS - Demo•11 minutes
AWS Storage S3 - Demo•12 minutes
Core AWS Serices - Compute EC2•14 minutes
Core AWS Serices - Compute Lambda•9 minutes
Core AWS Serices - Compute Containers•10 minutes
AWS Compute EC2 - Demo•9 minutes
AWS Compute Lambda - Demo•22 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
Networking Services•10 minutes
Storage Services•10 minutes
Container Services•10 minutes
Compute Services•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 40 minutes
AWS Technology Quiz 1•40 minutes
AWS Advanced Services: Databases, Integration, and Migration
Module 4•5 hours to complete
Module details
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.
Secondary AWS Services - Frontend Web and Mobile Services•7 minutes
AWS Amplify - Demo•11 minutes
Secondary AWS Services - IoT Services•11 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Developer Tools•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 40 minutes
AWS Technology Quiz 2•40 minutes
AWS Specialized Services: AI/ML, Analytics, and IoT
Module 5•3 hours to complete
Module details
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.
Core AWS Services - Migration and Transfer•17 minutes
AWS Migration and Transfer - Demo•5 minutes
6 readings•Total 60 minutes
Database Services•10 minutes
Management and Governance•10 minutes
Application Integration•10 minutes
Identify the Missing Data Transfer Service•10 minutes
Global Multi-Region API with Data Management•10 minutes
Identify the Missing Data Storage Service•10 minutes
AWS Pricing and Billing
Module 6•3 hours to complete
Module details
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.
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13 videos1 reading1 assignment
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13 videos•Total 104 minutes
General Billing in AWS•18 minutes
Specific Billing - EC2•13 minutes
Calculate the following Compute Costs - Calculator Exercise•7 minutes
Specific Billing - RDS•7 minutes
Calculate the following Compute Costs - Calculator Exercise•1 minute
Specific Billing - VPC•8 minutes
Calculate the following Compute Costs - Calculator Exercise•2 minutes
Specific Billing - Lambda•7 minutes
Billing for other services in general•10 minutes
Calculate the following Compute Costs - Calculator Exercise•1 minute
How Account Structures can affect billing•7 minutes
Tools for Billing Analysis and Support•11 minutes
AWS Support Options•13 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Billing and Pricing•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 40 minutes
AWS Pricing and Billing Quiz•40 minutes
AWS Cloud Foundations: Final Review and Next Steps
Module 7•3 hours to complete
Module details
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.
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6 videos2 assignments
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6 videos•Total 54 minutes
Summary on Cloud Computing•6 minutes
Summary on Security and Compliance•9 minutes
Summary on Core Technology•19 minutes
Summary on Billing and Pricing•8 minutes
The Road ahead on your AWS Journey•10 minutes
Conclusion•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 120 minutes
What you know at the end! - Exam 1 (CLF-C02)•60 minutes
What you know at the end! - Exam 2 (CLF-C01)•60 minutes
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The AWS Cloud Practitioner certification validates your foundational understanding of AWS cloud computing concepts, services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. It is ideal for individuals seeking to build a career in cloud technology or manage cloud projects.
What core AWS services are covered in this course?
This course covers essential AWS services across compute, storage, networking, and databases. You will learn about Amazon EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, and foundational aspects of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Amazon CloudWatch.
Who should take this AWS Cloud Practitioner course?
This course is for IT professionals, managers, sales representatives, and business executives who need foundational knowledge of AWS cloud computing. It suits anyone looking to understand cloud concepts and prepare for the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
No prior cloud experience is required. A basic understanding of general IT concepts and business operations is helpful but not mandatory. The course starts with cloud computing fundamentals.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.