Course Overview

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course offered by AWS Academy serves as an introductory program designed to provide a foundational understanding of Amazon's cloud platform. Aimed at individuals looking to start their journey in cloud computing, the course covers core AWS services, benefits, pricing strategies, and architectural principles.

Participants will gain insights into the essential practices for managing and operating within the AWS Cloud environment. The course is often the first step toward more advanced AWS certifications, equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about IT solutions using AWS. Upon completion, students are prepared to take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, demonstrating their ability to define what the AWS Cloud is and what it can do.

Career Pathways

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course lays a foundational groundwork for various career paths in cloud computing, including roles such as cloud practitioner, solutions architect, developer, and sysops administrator. By obtaining this certification, individuals can further specialize in different AWS services and technologies, opening doors to higher-level certifications and positions within IT, DevOps, and cloud management.

Target Audience

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course is targeted at individuals with little to no prior cloud computing experience, including those in managerial, sales, purchasing, and legal roles who want to understand the basic functionalities of the AWS Cloud. It's also suitable for IT professionals who are beginning their journey with AWS and wish to solidify their foundational knowledge of the platform.

Prerequisites

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course is considered entry-level, and typically, there are no formal prerequisites for enrolling.

Course Objectives

  • Learn the essential characteristics and deployment models of AWS Cloud.
  • Gain knowledge of key AWS services, including compute, storage, and networking solutions.
  • Understand fundamental security measures, shared responsibility model, and compliance concepts.
  • Acquaint with the various pricing models, billing practices, and cost management tools.
  • Equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.
  • Provide an understanding of architectural principles and practices for building in the AWS Cloud.

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • Advantages of the Cloud
  • Introduction to AWS
  • Moving to the AWS Cloud

  • Fundamentals of Pricing
  • Total Cost of Ownership
  • Activity: Simple Monthly Calculator
  • Delaware North Case Study
  • AWS Billing & Cost Management
  • Educator Demo: Billing Dashboard
  • Technical Support Models
  • Activity: Support Plan Scavenger Hunt

  • AWS Global Infrastructure
  • Educator Demo: AWS Global Infrastructure
  • AWS Services & Service Categories
  • Activity: AWS Management Console Clickthrough

  • Introduction
  • AWS Shared Responsibility Model
  • Activity: AWS Shared Responsibility Model
  • AWS IAM
  • Educator Demo: AWS IAM Console Demonstration
  • Securing a New AWS Account
  • Lab Exercise: Introduction to AWS IAM
  • Securing Accounts
  • Securing Data
  • Working to Ensure Compliance

  • Networking Basics
  • Amazon VPC
  • VPC Networking
  • Activity: Label This Diagram
  • Educator Demo: Amazon VPC Console Demonstration
  • VPC Security
  • Design a VPC
  • Lab Exercise: Build Your VPC and Launch a Web Server
  • Route 53
  • CloudFront

  • Compute Services Overview
  • Amazon EC2 Part 1
  • Amazon EC2 Part 2
  • Amazon EC2 Part 3
  • Educator Demo: Amazon EC2
  • Lab Exercise: Introduction to Amazon EC2
  • Activity: Amazon EC2 versus Managed Services
  • Educator Demo: Amazon EC2 Part Console Demonstration
  • Amazon EC2 Cost Optimization
  • Container Services
  • Introduction to AWS Lambda
  • Activity: AWS Lambda
  • Introduction to AWS Elastic Beanstalk
  • Activity: AWS Elastic Beanstalk

  • AWS EBS
  • Educator Demo: Amazon Elastic Block Store Console Demonstration
  • Lab Exercise: Working with EBS
  • AWS S3
  • Educator Demo: AWS S3 Console Demonstration
  • AWS EFS
  • Educator Demo: AWS EFS Console Demonstration
  • AWS S3 Glacier
  • Educator Demo: AWS S3 Glacier Console Demonstration
  • Activity: Storage Technology Selection

  • Amazon RDS
  • Educator Demo: Amazon RDS Console Demonstration
  • Lab Exercise: Build a Database Server
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • Educator Demo: Amazon DynamoDB Demonstration
  • Amazon Redshift
  • Amazon Aurora
  • Activity: Database Case Study

  • AWS Well-Architected Framework Design Principles
  • Activity: AWS Well-Architected Framework Design Principles
  • Operational Excellence
  • Security
  • Reliability
  • Performance Efficiency
  • Cost Optimization
  • Reliability & High Availability
  • AWS Trusted Advisor
  • Activity: Interpret AWS Trusted Advisor Recommendations

  • Elastic Load Balancing
  • Activity: Elastic Load Balancing
  • Amazon CloudWatch
  • Activity: Amazon CloudWatch
  • Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling
  • Lab Exercise: Scale & Load Balance your Architecture

Course Instructors

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Jahid Hassan

Mr. Hasan is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect and an experienced professional with extensive expertise in AWS services and cloud computing. His teaching approach combines theoretical knowledge with practical examples, ensuring that participants are well-prepared for the certification exam and can apply their learning in professional settings.

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Key Features

  • Duration: 4 Months
  • book iconLessons: 48
  • Class Size: 18 Students
  • Language: Uzbek
  • Certificate: Yes
  • Discount Voucher: Yes

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