AWS Cloud Technical Essentials from edX

Are you in a technical role and want to learn the fundamentals of AWS? Do you aspire to have a job or career as a cloud developer, architect, or in an operations role? If so, this course is an ideal way to start, as it requires no prior knowledge of cloud computing or AWS products and services.

AWS Cloud Technical Essentials introduces you to essential AWS products, services, and common solutions. The course covers the fundamental concepts of compute, database, storage, networking, monitoring and security that learners and professionals will need to know when working with AWS.

Learn how to get started working on AWS through a highly engaging and hands-on course experience that covers the concepts necessary to become more proficient in identifying AWS services so that you can make informed decisions about IT solutions based on your business requirements. The course also provides information on how to build, compare and apply highly available, fault tolerant, scalable cloud solutions that are cost effective.

Learners who will find this course applicable to their work include:

Individuals responsible for articulating the technical benefits of AWS services to customers
Individuals interested in learning how to get started with AWS
SysOps administrators
Solutions architects
Developers

This is a foundational level course that requires no prior knowledge of cloud computing or AWS products and services.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Terminology and concepts related to the aws platform
How to navigate the aws management console
Key concepts of aws security measures and aws identity and access management (iam)
Several aws compute services including amazon ec2, amazon lambda, amazon ecs and amazon eks

Aws storage and database offerings such as amazon rds, amazon dynamo db and amazon s3
Further insights into aws' networking capabilities
The monitoring capabilities of amazon cloudwatch

Terminology and concepts related to the aws platform
How to navigate the aws management console
Key concepts of aws security measures and aws identity and access management (iam)
Several aws compute services including amazon ec2, amazon lambda, amazon ecs and amazon eks
Aws storage and database offerings such as amazon rds, amazon dynamo db and amazon s3
Further insights into aws' networking capabilities
The monitoring capabilities of amazon cloudwatch

Syllabus

Week 1

Welcome to the Course

Getting Started with AWS Cloud

Security in the AWS Cloud

AWS Identity and Access Management

Week 1 Assessment, Readings, and Resources

Week 2

Introduction to Week 2

AWS Compute

AWS Networking

Week 2 Assessment, Readings and Resources

Week 3

Storage on AWS

Databases on AWS

Week 3 Assessment, Readings and Resources

Week 4

Monitoring on AWS

Optimization

Going Serverless

Week 4 Assessment, Readings and Resources

End of Course Assessment

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Introduces AWS platform concepts and terminology, making it suitable for beginners

Provides practical experience through hands-on activities, enhancing comprehension

Covers essential AWS services and solutions, aligning with industry demands

Presents a comprehensive overview of AWS compute, storage, and networking capabilities

Instructors Morgan Willis and Seph R have expertise in AWS technologies

Requires no prior knowledge, making it accessible to learners with varying backgrounds

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in AWS Cloud Technical Essentials with these activities:

Review AWS Cloud terminology and concepts

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Revisit the basic concepts of AWS cloud computing to strengthen your foundation for the course topics.

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Read through the AWS documentation on terminology and concepts.
Create a list of key terms and definitions.
Take a practice quiz on AWS terminology.

Follow AWS tutorials on compute services

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Gain hands-on experience with AWS compute services to reinforce your understanding of their capabilities and usage.

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Choose a specific compute service, such as Amazon EC2, and follow the AWS tutorial.
Complete the exercises and activities provided in the tutorial.
Experiment with different configurations and settings to gain practical knowledge.

Read 'AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide'

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Supplement your learning by reviewing an authoritative book on AWS solutions architecture to gain a broader perspective.

View AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide... on Amazon

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Read through specific chapters relevant to the course material.
Take notes and highlight key concepts.
Apply the knowledge gained from the book to your course assignments.

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Design an AWS architecture for a real-world use case

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Apply your knowledge to a practical scenario by designing an AWS architecture that meets specific requirements.

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Identify a real-world use case that requires cloud computing.
Research and select appropriate AWS services to meet the requirements.
Design an AWS architecture diagram that illustrates the solution.
Document your design decisions and considerations.

Career center

Learners who complete AWS Cloud Technical Essentials will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Administrator

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Solutions Architect

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Cloud DevOps Engineer

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Cloud Security Analyst

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Cloud Data Scientist

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Cloud Engineer

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Security Engineer

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs and deploys cloud-based solutions for an organization. Cloud Architects work with various stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. This course may be useful for building a foundation for becoming a Cloud Architect by providing an overview of AWS products and services, as well as best practices for designing and deploying cloud solutions.

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DevOps Engineer

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Software Architect

A Software Architect designs and builds software systems. This course may be useful for Software Architects who want to learn more about AWS products and services to design and build cloud-based software systems.

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Systems Engineer

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer designs, implements, and manages an organization's computer networks. This course may be useful for Network Engineers who want to learn more about AWS networking products and services to design and manage cloud-based networks.

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Web Developer

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Data Engineer

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IT Manager

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