AWS S3 Basics Course Syllabus

Overview: This beginner-friendly course provides a concise introduction to AWS S3, designed for learners with no prior cloud experience. Over approximately 2 hours, you'll gain hands-on experience using the AWS Management Console to create storage buckets, upload and organize data, and configure basic permissions and storage settings. Each module combines essential concepts with practical exercises, enabling you to quickly build foundational skills in cloud storage. The course concludes with a hands-on project to reinforce your learning and prepare you for real-world applications.

Module 1: Introduction to AWS S3

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Understand what AWS S3 is and how it works
• Explore key use cases for cloud storage
• Access the AWS Management Console
• Navigate the S3 dashboard interface

Module 2: Creating and Managing Buckets

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Learn the purpose of S3 buckets
• Create an S3 bucket using the console
• Understand bucket naming conventions
• Select appropriate AWS regions for bucket placement

Module 3: Uploading and Organizing Objects

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Upload files to an S3 bucket
• Organize objects using folders and prefixes
• Understand object metadata basics
• Work with different file types in S3

Module 4: Permissions and Storage Classes

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Set object permissions: public vs private access
• Apply basic security settings to S3 objects
• Understand S3 storage classes (e.g., Standard, Glacier)
• Assign a storage class to an object using lifecycle rules

Prerequisites

• Basic computer literacy
• No prior cloud experience required
• Access to a web browser and internet connection

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Explain core concepts of AWS S3 and cloud storage
• Create and manage S3 buckets through the AWS Console
• Upload, organize, and retrieve data in the cloud
• Configure basic permissions for S3 objects
• Apply appropriate storage classes to manage costs and performance