Course Overview

This in-depth course is designed to immerse students in the field of cloud computing, with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the leading cloud providers worldwide. From understanding the basics of cloud computing and navigating the AWS platform, to building and managing robust, secure, and scalable cloud applications, this course covers all the essential skills and tools needed by today’s cloud professionals.

Throughout the course, students will gain hands-on experience with various AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and more. Advanced topics include machine learning on AWS and the Internet of Things (IoT). The course concludes with architectural best practices based on the AWS Well-Architected Framework and an overview of AWS certifications.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understanding Cloud Computing: Learn the basics of cloud computing, including different service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid, Multi-cloud).
• Introduction to AWS: Navigate the AWS platform and understand its global infrastructure.
• Compute and Storage Services on AWS: Learn to work with key AWS services like EC2 and S3 for compute and storage needs.
• Database Services on AWS: Understand how to create and manage databases with RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift.
• Networking and Content Delivery in AWS: Learn about VPC, Route 53, and CloudFront, and how to set up and manage a secure network on AWS.
• Management & Governance Tools in AWS: Understand how to use CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and CloudFormation to monitor, audit, and automate your AWS environment.
• Security and Identity Services in AWS: Learn to manage user access and secure your applications with IAM, Cognito, and other security services.
• Exploring Advanced AWS Services: Get an introduction to Machine Learning and IoT services on AWS, and gain hands-on experience building a simple machine learning model.
• Architecting on AWS and Best Practices: Understand how to design robust, cost-effective architectures on AWS based on the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

By the end of this course, students will have a deep understanding of cloud computing principles and a comprehensive knowledge of the AWS platform. This course is ideal for IT professionals seeking to transition into cloud roles, developers looking to design cloud-native applications, or anyone interested in leveraging AWS for their business or personal projects.