Course

AWS Cloud Foundations

Time limit: 120 days

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About this course

AWS Cloud Foundations is intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. This course teaches some of the terminologies that are needed to start a Cloud learning journey, covering topics such as the difference between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, Cloud Computing models (Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud), elasticity, and scaling. It also provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. Learning Plan is designed to help you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. 

Delivery Mode

Delivered online in self-paced mode, you will have 120 days from the time of your purchase to complete the training. As this is an online self-paced course there is no requirement to attend any live sessions. You can access and complete the online course 24/7 during your access.  After the 120 days you will lose access to the course.

Online Course Access - Please note, you will be provided access to AWS Academy online learning environment to complete this course. When you complete your registration you will be added into a course site with an activity to complete before you are granted access to the AWS Academy online learning environment. 
 

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Course Snapshot

What are the course learning outcomes?

After completing this course you should be able to:

  • Define what the cloud is and how it works (Module 1)
  • Describe the basic global infrastructure of the AWS cloud (Module 1)
  • Define the billing, account management, and pricing models for the AWS platform (Module 2)
  • Differentiate between cloud computing and deployment models (Module 3)
  • Describe AWS Cloud security services and the Shared Responsibility Model (Module 4)
  • Describe and differentiate between AWS service domains (Modules 5 - 8)
  • Describe the Well-Architected AWS Cloud Framework principles (Module 9)
  • Understand key concepts related to Load Balancing, Auto Scaling, and Infrastructure Health Monitoring (Module 10)
  • Understand how to prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam (Module 11)
What core topics are offered?

This course includes 11 modules:

  1. Cloud Concepts Overview
  2. Cloud Economics and Billing
  3. AWS Global Infrastructure Overview
  4. AWS Cloud Security
  5. Networking and Content Delivery
  6. Compute
  7. Storage
  8. Databases
  9. Cloud Architecture
  10. Auto Scaling and Monitoring
  11. Certification Resources
Who is this course suited to?

This course is suitable for IT graduates and professionals looking to start their career in cloud computing

What assumed knowledge should I have to complete this course?

There are no required prerequisites for this course. However, to gain the most out of this course, participants should have a basic knowledge of IT concepts such as computer networking, databases, and cloud computing.

What does my course schedule look like?

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.

Who are the course facilitators?

Professor Ernest Foo

Professor, School of Information and Communication Technology

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Dr. Mukhtar Hussain

Research Fellow, School of Information and Communication Technology

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