This is an AWS Academy course designed to provide students with an overall understanding of Amazon Web Services, independent of specific technical roles. It provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services and their pricing, security, architecture, and support. This course prepares individuals for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. This course is taught through instructor-led classes, hands-on labs, and assessments.
Job Outlook
The Cloud Practitioner certification serves as an entry point for aspiring cloud professionals. Once certification is obtained, individuals can pursue entry level opportunities in Cloud Engineering, Solutions Architecture and Cloud Support. As of 2021, an entry level Cloud Administrator can expect an annual salary range of $60,000 - $70,000.
FAQs
Which AWS certification should I pursue?
Before pursuing any certification in AWS, students should research the various job roles in cloud computing and determine what credential aligns with their current or desired skillset. For those interested in sales engineering, product marketing or entry level cloud support, the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification is an excellent starting point.
Will the Cloud Practitioner certification get me a job?
No, a certification alone will not get you hired at your desired place of employment. Most large organizations and technology recruiters are looking for a healthy mix of education, certifications, and experience.
Course Objectives
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Economics
- AWS Infrastructure
- Compute
- Storage
- Database
- Security
- Billing and Support
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for taking this course.
Curriculum
- Subject 1- Cloud Concepts Overview
- Subject 2- Cloud Economics and Billing
- Subject 3- AWS Global Infrastructure Overview
- Subject 4- Cloud Security
- Subject 5- Networking and Content Delivery
- Subject 6- Compute
- Subject 7- Storage
- Subject 8- Databases
- Subject 9- Cloud Architecture
- Subject 10- Automatic Scaling and Monitoring
