This comprehensive AWS course equips you with the skills to build, deploy, and manage secure, scalable applications using Amazon Web Services. Begin by mastering cloud computing fundamentals—understand the role of AWS, its global infrastructure, and how to navigate the AWS Management Console. Get hands-on with essential services like S3, EC2, EBS, VPC, and CloudFront to create resilient and efficient cloud environments. Progress to managing databases with DynamoDB and RDS, automating infrastructure with CloudFormation, and monitoring performance using CloudWatch. Strengthen your cloud security knowledge by configuring IAM roles, users, and access controls.
Introduction to AWS for Cloud Beginners
Introduction to AWS for Cloud Beginners
Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Navigate the AWS Management Console and understand global infrastructure
Deploy and manage services like S3, EC2, EBS, VPC, and CloudFront
Automate infrastructure with AWS CloudFormation and monitor using CloudWatch
Manage access and security using IAM roles, users, and policies
Skills you'll gain
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Assessments
9 assignments
Taught in English
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June 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
Explore the fundamentals of cloud computing and get introduced to Amazon Web Services (AWS) in this beginner-friendly module. Learn what cloud computing is, its benefits, and how AWS revolutionized the industry. Understand AWS’s global infrastructure, security measures, and navigate the AWS Management Console with hands-on demos—ideal for anyone starting a cloud career.
What's included
13 videos1 reading3 assignments
Dive into AWS infrastructure with a focus on compute, storage, and networking services. Learn to work with Amazon S3, EFS, Glacier, and CloudFront for scalable storage and content delivery. Explore AWS compute tools like EC2, EBS, and VPCs with hands-on demos covering instance creation, volume management, and disaster recovery. Ideal for building cloud expertise in AWS environments.
What's included
27 videos3 assignments
Explore AWS managed services, deployment, and monitoring in this comprehensive module. Learn to work with DynamoDB and RDS for scalable database management through guided demos. Master AWS CloudFormation for automated deployment, monitor resources with CloudWatch, and manage access using IAM roles and policies. Ideal for learners aiming to build secure and efficient AWS-based solutions.
What's included
21 videos3 assignments
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