Discover the foundations of AWS Cloud

Explore the fundamentals of AWS Cloud by examining global infrastructure, core services, storage, databases, networking, security, pricing models, and the shared responsibility model to understand how AWS supports modern cloud environments.

Apply AWS Cloud concepts to real-world scenarios

Discover how AWS core services, infrastructure choices, security responsibilities, and purchasing options support informed cloud decisions and enable effective solutions for a range of business needs.

You’ll access learning content and practical activities online through Amazon Web Services (AWS), alongside your FutureLearn course experience, giving you direct access to AWS learning as you progress.

Syllabus

Week 1
Getting Started with AWS Cloud Essentials
- Getting Started with AWS Cloud Essentials
  In this activity, you will compare on-premise servers with cloud computing, explore AWS global infrastructure, and review core storage, database, networking, pricing models, and the shared responsibility model.

When would you like to start?

Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.

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Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Differentiate between on-premise servers and cloud computing
Identify the top benefits of cloud computing
Recognize the AWS global infrastructure compared to on-premises
Describe the core services offered by AWS Cloud, specifically regarding storage capabilities, database management, and networking
Define the roles within the shared responsibility model
Explore purchasing options available based on your business's needs

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for solutions architects, software developers, cloud architects, and anyone looking to build a strong foundation in AWS Cloud services, infrastructure, and cloud computing concepts.

Who developed the course?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently.

What's included?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

Unlimited access to this course

Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes

A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible

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Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
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Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate

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