AWS Cloud Practitioner Training Course

This course provides foundational knowledge of cloud computing with a focus on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem. It prepares participants for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification while equipping them with practical skills to understand AWS services, pricing, security, and architecture. Participants will learn how to navigate AWS, deploy basic services, and understand cloud best practices.

Target Groups

• Beginners in cloud computing
• IT professionals and system administrators
• Software developers and engineers
• Business and technology managers
• Students in IT and computer science
• Entrepreneurs and startup teams
• Sales and marketing professionals in tech
• Anyone preparing for AWS certification

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand AWS global infrastructure
• Identify key AWS services and use cases
• Understand cloud concepts and principles
• Apply basic AWS security practices
• Understand AWS pricing and billing
• Navigate the AWS Management Console
• Design simple cloud architectures
• Prepare for AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
• Evaluate AWS solutions for business needs
• Strengthen cloud computing knowledge

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS

• Overview of cloud computing
• Benefits of AWS
• AWS global infrastructure (regions and availability zones)
• Shared responsibility model
• Introduction to AWS services

Module 2: AWS Core Services

• Compute services (EC2 basics)
• Storage services (S3, EBS)
• Database services (RDS, DynamoDB)
• Networking basics (VPC)
• Use cases for core services

Module 3: AWS Security and Compliance

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Security best practices
• Encryption and data protection
• AWS compliance programs
• Shared responsibility model in security

Module 4: AWS Pricing and Billing

• AWS pricing models (on-demand, reserved, spot)
• Cost estimation tools
• Billing dashboard overview
• Cost optimization strategies
• AWS Free Tier

Module 5: AWS Cloud Architecture

• Basic architecture principles
• Designing scalable and reliable systems
• High availability and fault tolerance
• Load balancing basics
• Cloud architecture best practices

Module 6: AWS Management and Monitoring

• AWS Management Console
• Command Line Interface (CLI) basics
• Monitoring with CloudWatch
• Logging and auditing
• Resource management tools

Module 7: AWS Networking Basics

• Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
• Subnets and routing
• Internet gateways
• Security groups and network ACLs
• Connectivity options

Module 8: AWS Storage and Databases

• Object storage with S3
• Block storage with EBS
• Database services overview
• Backup and recovery
• Data lifecycle management

Module 9: Cloud Deployment and Support

• Deployment strategies
• Infrastructure basics
• AWS support plans
• Documentation and learning resources
• Preparing for certification exam

Module 10: Capstone Project and Exam Preparation

• Real-world AWS case studies
• Hands-on lab: deploying a simple cloud application
• Practice exam questions
• Review of key concepts
• Emerging trends in AWS, cloud-native applications, serverless computing, AI/ML services, and multi-cloud environments