Cloud Computing Fundamentals Course

Cloud Computing Fundamentals Course Course

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

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Cloud Computing Fundamentals Course on Educative — An efficient, hands-on introduction that demystifies cloud fundamentals and prepares you to embark on real-world cloud projects.

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

Cons

  • Lacks deep dives into provider-specific advanced services (serverless, AI/ML)
  • No video lectures—text-only format may not suit all learning styles

Cloud Computing Fundamentals Course Course

Platform: Educative

Instructor: Developed by MAANG Engineers

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

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  • 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

Program Overview

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

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Job Outlook

  • 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

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