Cloud Computing: Build Skills for the Cloud

Course Description

Build practical cloud computing skills using Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Linux, networking, and cloud security. You'll learn how cloud infrastructure works and develop skills for deploying, managing, and securing resources across major cloud platforms. Through hands-on labs, exercises, and projects, you'll learn how to work with cloud services, understand networking and infrastructure, and apply cloud technologies to real-world scenarios. The program also includes preparation for industry-recognized certifications including CompTIA Cloud+ and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).

Course Goals

Build practical cloud computing and infrastructure skills using AWS, Microsoft Azure, Linux, networking, and cloud security. You'll learn cloud concepts and service models, manage cloud resources, work with networking fundamentals, and understand how to secure cloud environments.

Through hands-on labs and projects, you'll practice working with cloud infrastructure and services while building a foundation for roles such as Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, Systems Administrator, and DevOps Support.

Week
1
( 18 Hours )
Introduction to Cloud Computing

- Overview of cloud computing

- Types of cloud services (Infrastructure as a

Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS),

Software as a Service (SaaS))

- Benefits of cloud adoption

Activities/Projects

Overview of cloud concepts,models, and services.

Week
3
( 18 Hours )
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

- Common computing devices

- Operating systems and their management

- Basic troubleshooting techniques

Activities/Projects

Basic IT fundamentals; exampreparation.

Week
5
( 18 Hours )
5-6 CompTIA Network+

- OSI model and networking concepts

- IP addressing (Internet Protocol addressing)

- Network security basics

Activities/Projects

Networking basics; exampreparation.

Week
7
( 18 Hours )
CompTIA Cloud+

- Cloud concepts and deployment models

- Managing cloud resources

- Cloud security fundamentals

Activities/Projects

Understanding cloudinfrastructure; exam prep.

Week
9
( 18 Hours )
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900)

- Azure architecture and services

- Azure pricing and support

- Introduction to Azure management tools

Activities/Projects

Introduction to Azureservices; project setup

Week
10
( 18 Hours )
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

- AWS global infrastructure

- Core AWS services

- AWS pricing models

Activities/Projects

Overview of AWS services;project setup.

Week
11
( 18 Hours )
Introduction to Python for Cloud

- Python syntax and basic programming

constructs

- Using Python for automation

Activities/Projects

Python programming basicsrelevant to cloud tasks.

Week
12
( 18 Hours )
12 Linux Essentials

- Linux command line basics

- File system navigation

- User management

Activities/Projects

Basic Linux commands andoperations.

Week
13
( 18 Hours )
Kubernetes Basics

- Container orchestration concepts

- Deploying applications in Kubernetes

Activities/Projects

Introduction to containerorchestration.

Week
14
( 18 Hours )
Cloud Security Fundamentals

- Security best practices in the cloud

- Identity and access management

Activities/Projects

Understanding security incloud environments.

Week
15
( 18 Hours )
Advanced Topics in Cloud Computing

- DevOps practices in the cloud

- Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD)

Activities/Projects

Explore DevOps practicesand CI/CD pipelines.

Week
16
( 18 Hours )
Capstone Project Preparation

- Project planning and execution strategies

- Integrating learned skills

Activities/Projects

Begin capstone project;integrate learned skills.