AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS Cloud Practitioner)
Course Overview:
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course is designed to provide learners with a solid foundation in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform. It covers essential aspects such as AWS infrastructure, core services, security, compliance, pricing, and support. The course introduces key concepts like the AWS Cloud value proposition, architectural principles, billing models, and the shared security model. Learners will gain an understanding of AWS's global infrastructure, including Availability Zones and Edge locations, as well as core services like Amazon EC2 and Elastic Load Balancing.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to summarize the benefits of AWS, understand the pay-as-you-go pricing model, describe various compute options, and grasp AWS's global infrastructure. The course is not limited to IT professionals; it also caters to a wide range of roles, including sales, legal, marketing, business analysts, project managers, and executives. Upon completion, learners will be well-prepared to take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, which can lead to further learning and career advancement in cloud computing.
Course Prerequisites:
To successfully undertake the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course, the following prerequisites are recommended:
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Basic understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud platform.
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Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, such as cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (public, private, hybrid).
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Knowledge of fundamental computing concepts, including servers, databases, and networking.
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Awareness of basic security concepts like firewalls, multi-factor authentication, and user permissions.
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Ability to navigate and use a computer and the internet effectively.
No prior hands-on experience with AWS is required, although familiarity with AWS or another cloud platform can be beneficial. These prerequisites ensure that learners can effectively understand the course material and pass the certification exam.
Target Audience:
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course is ideal for professionals seeking foundational cloud knowledge and skills, including:
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IT Professionals seeking to understand cloud services
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Aspiring Cloud Engineers
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System Administrators
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Developers looking to leverage AWS for application deployment
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Technical Project Managers overseeing cloud migration projects
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Sales and Marketing professionals involved with cloud solutions
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Business Analysts requiring cloud services knowledge for data analysis
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C-level Executives strategizing on cloud adoption
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AWS Academy students or educators
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Network Engineers expanding into cloud networking
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Security Specialists focusing on cloud security frameworks
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Legal professionals advising on cloud compliance
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Finance Professionals managing cloud-related billing and cost optimization
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Operations Managers overseeing cloud deployments
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Quality Assurance Engineers testing cloud-based applications
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Database Administrators managing cloud databases
Learning Objectives:
After completing the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course, learners will be able to:
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Understand the AWS Cloud and its global infrastructure, including the role of Availability Zones and Edge locations.
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Comprehend AWS Cloud architectural principles and the AWS Cloud value proposition to improve business applications.
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Identify and describe key AWS services, such as compute, analytics, storage, and databases, and their use cases.
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Recognize the shared security model of AWS, along with basic security and compliance aspects and AWS security services.
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Define AWS's billing, account management, and pricing models, including the pay-as-you-go system and cost optimization tools.
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Access and utilize AWS documentation and technical support for continuous learning.
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Grasp the core characteristics of deploying and operating within the AWS Cloud and understand different deployment models.
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Explain the benefits and use cases of Amazon EC2, EC2 Auto Scaling, and Elastic Load Balancing.
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Differentiate between AWS messaging services like Amazon SNS and Amazon SQS, and understand additional compute options.
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Prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam by utilizing available resources and understanding the value of AWS certification.