Course Description
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course offers a comprehensive curriculum aimed at providing learners with a foundational comprehension of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform. It covers fundamental aspects such as the AWS infrastructure, core services, security, compliance, pricing, and support. Throughout various modules, participants gain insight into crucial concepts like the AWS Cloud value proposition, architectural principles, billing models, and the shared security model.
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be capable of summarizing the advantages of AWS, understanding the pay-as-you-go pricing model, explaining diverse compute options like Amazon EC2 and Elastic Load Balancing, and understanding the global infrastructure of AWS, including Availability Zones and Edge locations. The course also delves into topics like networking, storage, databases, security, monitoring, analytics, migration, and innovation within the AWS Cloud.
Designed not exclusively for IT professionals, this course caters to a broad spectrum of roles, including sales, legal, marketing, business analysts, project managers, and C-level executives. It offers a well-rounded perspective on leveraging AWS across various business domains. By the course’s conclusion, participants will be thoroughly prepared to undertake the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner examination, paving the way for further learning and career progression in the field of cloud computing.
What You’ll Learn From This Course
- Gain insight into the AWS Cloud and its fundamental global infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of Availability Zones and Edge locations.
- Comprehend the architectural principles of the AWS Cloud and its value proposition, enhancing the functionality of business applications.
- Identify and articulate the purposes of key AWS services across various domains, including compute, analytics, storage, and databases.
- Familiarize yourself with the shared security model of AWS, fundamental security and compliance aspects, and primary AWS security services.
- Define AWS billing methods, account management, and pricing models, including the pay-as-you-go system and tools for optimizing costs.
- Access and leverage AWS documentation and technical support for ongoing learning and assistance.
- Master the essential aspects of deploying and operating within the AWS Cloud, understanding diverse deployment models. Articulate the benefits and use cases of Amazon EC2, EC2 Auto Scaling, and Elastic Load Balancing.
- Distinguish between AWS messaging services such as Amazon SNS and Amazon SQS, and grasp additional compute options. Prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam by identifying relevant resources and recognizing the value of AWS certification.
Certification
- Category Foundational
- Exam duration 90 minutes
- Exam format 65 questions; either multiple choice or multiple response
- Cost 100 USD. Visit Exam pricing for additional cost information, including foreign exchange rates
- Test in-person or online – Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam
- Languages offered English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Bahasa (Indonesian), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), French (France), German, Italian, and Portuguese (Brazil)