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AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

Amazon and Amazon Web Services via FutureLearn

Overview

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Delve into the basics of cloud computing and AWS services

With an ongoing shift to the cloud, the lack of skilled cloud professionals continues to hinder growth in organisations across all sectors.

On this four-week course, you’ll learn how to get started with AWS and develop essential cloud skills to use to help progress your career.

This practical course will help you master the concepts necessary to become more proficient in identifying the right AWS services based on your business requirements. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of computing and the terminology and concepts related to AWS to gain a solid understanding.

Learn how to make informed decisions about IT solutions

You’ll take a deep dive into the various AWS services including Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS container services, and serverless compute options.

With this knowledge, you’ll be able to confidently make decisions about IT solutions that will benefit your organisation.

Gain practical skills using the AWS Management Console

To help you apply your theoretical knowledge, you’ll take a hands-on approach and build a cloud-based application.

This employee directory application will store images and information about fictional employees and will help you gain practical skills using and navigating the AWS Management Console.

Learn from the experts at Amazon Web Services

Throughout the course, you’ll have access to insightful readings and take part in quizzes to help track your progress.

Learning from the experts at Amazon Web Services, you’ll discover why AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to confidently work with AWS to help your organisation become more agile and choose smart IT solutions.

This course is designed for those who want to learn more about cloud services and is best suited for technical professionals.

This is a foundational level course that requires no prior knowledge of cloud computing but some knowledge of the AWS Cloud is beneficial.

Alana is a Cloud Technologist based out of Seattle, WA and has been working at AWS for over three years. Outside of AWS, you can find her hiking, running, snowboarding, and hanging out with her dog Kiwi.

Syllabus

  • Getting Started with AWS Cloud
    • Welcome to the Course
    • Getting Started with AWS Cloud
    • Security in the AWS Cloud
    • AWS Identity and Access Management
    • Week 1 Quiz
  • AWS Compute & Networking
    • AWS Compute
    • AWS Networking
    • Week 2 Quiz
  • Storage & Databases on AWS
    • Storage on AWS
    • Databases on AWS
    • Week 3 Quiz
  • Monitoring, Optimizing, and Going Serverless on AWS
    • Monitoring on AWS
    • Optimization
    • Going Serverless
    • Week 4 Quiz
    • End of Course Assessment

Taught by

Morgan Willis

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