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About this course
Course Snapshot
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Identify AWS architecting basic practices (Module 1)
- Explain the process of designing optimal IT solutions using the AWS Well-Architected Framework, based on real-life scenarios (Module 2)
- Identify AWS services for account security, networking, compute, storage, databases, monitoring, automation, containers, serverless architecture, edge services, and backup and recovery (Modules 3 - 14)
- Implement AWS services and features to build resilient, secure, and highly available IT solutions in the AWS Cloud based on real-life scenarios (Lab Activities Modules 3 - 14).
- Design an appropriate cloud solution using AWS Cloud services based on a real-life scenario (Module 16 - Capstone Project)
- Understand how to prepare for the AWS Certified Solution Architect – Associate exam (Module 15)
There are 16 modules in this course. A sample of the modules have been listed below:
- Introducing Cloud Architecting (Module 2)
- Adding a Storage Layer (Module 3)
- Adding a Database Layer (Module 5)
- Creating a Network Environment (Module 6)
- Securing User and Application Access (Module 8)
- Caching Content (Module 11)
- Capstone Project (Module 16)
This course is suitable for IT graduates and professionals looking to start their career in cloud computing
The curriculum in this course assumes that learners have previously attended the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course. Alternatively, you might have a level of familiarity with the AWS Cloud that is similar to what the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course provides.
It is also assumed that learners have general IT technical knowledge. Learners must have some foundational computer literacy skills to be successful in this course such as a knowledge of basic computer concepts, file management, and a good understanding of the internet.
Learners should also have general IT business knowledge, which includes insights into how businesses and other organizations use information technology.
This course is self-paced allowing you to complete the modules around your preferred study schedule. You can access the materials 24/7 during your delivery period.
Professor Ernest Foo
Professor, School of Information and Communication Technology
Dr. Mukhtar Hussain
Research Fellow, School of Information and Communication Technology