Cloud Computing Fundamentals

A concise, practice-driven primer that equips you with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills to launch your cloud computing journey.

What will you learn in Cloud Computing Fundamentals Course

Grasp fundamental cloud computing concepts, including virtualization, multitenancy, and clustering
Differentiate between service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and core cloud services across major providers
Understand storage options (object, block, file) and deployment strategies in the cloud

Evaluate and select a cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) based on business requirements
Gain hands-on experience with platform setup, service exploration, and service-model mapping

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

⏳ 30 minutes

Topics: Virtualization, cloud history, essential characteristics (on-demand self-service, broad network access)
Hands-on: Launch your Educative IDE and explore the course sample dataset

Module 2: Core Cloud Service Models

⏳ 1 hour

Topics: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS)
Hands-on: Classify 10 services from AWS, Azure, and GCP into IaaS/PaaS/SaaS categories

Module 3: Cloud Clustering & Compute

⏳ 45 minutes

Topics: Clustering fundamentals, elasticity, scaling strategies (vertical vs. horizontal)
Hands-on: Simulate cluster scaling by adjusting node counts in a mock environment

Module 4: Storage Options & Patterns

⏳ 45 minutes

Topics: Object storage (S3), block storage (EBS/Azure Disk), file storage (EFS/Azure File)
Hands-on: Map three real-world use cases to the optimal storage type

Module 5: Deployment & Automation

⏳ 45 minutes

Topics: Deployment models (public, private, hybrid), CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code
Hands-on: Write a simple deployment script using IaC principles for a sample web app

Module 6: Platform Selection & Next Steps

⏳ 30 minutes

Topics: Evaluating cost, compliance, regional availability, managed services
Hands-on: Provision a free-tier account on AWS/Azure/GCP and navigate the console

United States: Cloud Engineers earn an average of $131,376 USD per year
Global Median: Approximately $126,100 USD annually
Demand driven by enterprises migrating workloads to cloud and adopting microservices
Roles include Cloud Engineer, Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, and Cloud Consultant

9.5Expert Score

Highly Recommendedx

An efficient, hands-on introduction that demystifies cloud fundamentals and prepares you to embark on real-world cloud projects.

Value

Price

9.2

Skills

9.4

Information

9.5

PROS

Concise, interactive text-based lessons—no setup or cleanup required
Covers all essential concepts and service models with immediate hands-on practice
Platform-agnostic approach equips you to evaluate AWS, Azure, and GCP

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