Course overview
This course introduces core Amazon Web Services (AWS) concepts and services, providing learners with a practical understanding of the AWS Cloud. Participants will learn how to build, deploy, and manage basic cloud solutions using AWS compute, storage, networking, and security services. The course is designed to help learners confidently navigate the AWS environment and prepare for further AWS certifications.
What you will learn?
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing & AWS
Cloud computing concepts
Benefits of cloud computing
AWS global infrastructure (Regions, AZs, Edge Locations)
AWS shared responsibility model
Module 2: AWS Identity & Access Management (IAM)
IAM users, groups, and roles
Policies and permissions
Best practices for access control
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Module 3: AWS Compute Services
Amazon EC2 overview
EC2 instance types and pricing
Elastic Load Balancing (ELB)
Auto Scaling concepts
Introduction to AWS Lambda
Module 4: AWS Storage Services
Amazon S3 and storage classes
Data lifecycle management
Amazon EBS and EFS
Storage use cases and best practices
Module 5: AWS Networking Fundamentals
Amazon VPC concepts
Subnets, route tables, and gateways
Security groups and NACLs
Internet Gateway and NAT Gateway
Module 6: AWS Databases
Amazon RDS overview
DynamoDB basics
Choosing the right database
Backup and recovery concepts
Module 7: AWS Monitoring & Management
Amazon CloudWatch
AWS CloudTrail
Resource tagging
Cost management basics
Module 8: Security & Compliance
AWS security best practices
Data encryption (at rest & in transit)
AWS compliance programs
Well-Architected Framework (intro)
Module 9: AWS Architecture Basics
Designing highly available architectures
Fault tolerance and scalability
Basic reference architectures
AWS best practices
Module 10: Hands-On Labs & Use Cases
Launching EC2 instances
Creating and managing S3 buckets
Configuring IAM roles
Building a basic AWS architecture
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
– Understand core cloud computing concepts and AWS services
– Navigate and use the AWS Management Console confidently
– Deploy and manage basic compute, storage, and networking resources
– Implement IAM roles and secure AWS resources
– Design simple, scalable, and highly available AWS architectures
– Monitor and manage AWS resources effectively
– Apply AWS security and cost-optimization best practices
– Build a strong foundation for AWS certification and advanced cloud courses
