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In this foundational lesson, you'll learn what cloud computing is and why it's transforming industries. We'll explore traditional vs. modern computing and how cloud changes the game. You'll understand on-demand services, scalability, and global reach. You'll also dive into the major cloud providers — AWS, Azure, and GCP — and get a brief tour of their roles in shaping modern tech. Real-world examples from companies that have successfully adopted cloud will illustrate key benefits. You'll wrap up with an overview of career paths in cloud, from cloud engineer to DevOps architect. This lesson is ideal for beginners and also great as a refresher. It sets the tone for all other modules by establishing core concepts. You’ll finish with a confidence boost and a full grasp of what it means to be “in the cloud.”
Instruction Type: Self-paced
Syllabus: Intro to computing, history of cloud, economic impact, careers
This lesson dives deep into the three major cloud service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). You'll learn the key differences between each, how they serve different business needs, and when to use them. We'll compare traditional IT hosting with modern cloud equivalents and examine the stack layers they impact. Through real-life analogies and easy-to-follow visuals, you'll grasp why these models matter for architects, developers, and ops teams. You’ll explore examples like AWS EC2 (IaaS), Azure App Services (PaaS), and Google Workspace (SaaS). The lesson also includes interactive questions to help you decide which model fits a use case. You'll walk away with clear understanding of the benefits and tradeoffs of each model—and how to spot them in certifications and interviews. This lesson helps you build solid architectural thinking for cloud planning and design.
Instruction Type: Self-paced
Syllabus: Service Models overview, infrastructure stack, cloud provider offerings
This lesson unpacks how cloud infrastructure is deployed based on organizational needs. You'll dive into public, private, hybrid, and community cloud models. We cover the tradeoffs between data control, scalability, compliance, and cost. Through case studies, you'll examine how different industries — like healthcare, finance, and government — approach cloud deployments. You'll also get a visual breakdown of network topologies and how multi-cloud or hybrid setups work in practice. Understand why some organizations avoid public cloud and why others embrace it. We explore governance models and the importance of planning for cloud strategy early. Real-world migrations and architecture diagrams help bring these models to life. This module lays the foundation for secure, scalable architecture thinking as you progress through the course.
Instruction Type: Self-paced
Syllabus: Deployment models, connectivity, governance models, use cases
Cloud technology offers incredible benefits, but it's not a magic bullet. In this lesson, you'll break down cost efficiency, agility, and speed-to-deploy benefits. You'll also explore challenges like data residency, security, and performance limitations. We'll highlight how startups and enterprises use cloud for different goals, and when hybrid may be the better choice. You’ll get strategies for cloud risk management and vendor lock-in mitigation. Compare on-premises vs. cloud through real ROI calculations. Understand why companies delay cloud adoption and how to overcome those barriers. This lesson helps you articulate value in business cases and makes you more effective in stakeholder conversations.
Instruction Type: Self-paced
Syllabus: Benefits (cost, scale), challenges (security, latency), vendor lock-in
You're ready to dive in. This lesson walks you through setting up free-tier accounts on AWS, Azure, and GCP. You'll configure budgets, alerts, and basic permissions so you never overspend. We’ll show you how to safely explore management portals and CLIs (Command Line Interfaces). You’ll also set up your first sandbox project or virtual machine. We'll explain IAM (Identity and Access Management) basics and show you how to tag resources. By the end, you’ll have a working account and a roadmap for hands-on learning. This lesson builds your technical confidence fast.
Instruction Type: Self-paced
Syllabus: Creating Azure, AWS, GCP accounts, free tiers, budgets, console tour
Security is baked into everything in cloud computing. In this lesson, you’ll explore encryption in transit and at rest, identity management, and threat detection. Learn how shared responsibility differs by provider and how misconfigurations can lead to breaches. We'll guide you through setting up IAM users, MFA, and least privilege policies. See how Azure Security Center, AWS IAM, and GCP Security Command Center compare. Learn from public data leaks and real-world audit failures. This lesson gives you a solid foundation for security certifications and day-to-day best practices.
Instruction Type: Self-paced
Syllabus: IAM, Zero Trust, policy, encryption in transit/at rest
You’ve likely used VMs before, but cloud takes them to the next level. We’ll explore the virtualization stack from hypervisors to hosted containers. Understand how Docker containers differ from traditional VMs, and why Kubernetes is the standard for orchestration. You’ll practice interpreting YAML files and learn to troubleshoot image builds. Explore container registries, scaling strategies, and the relationship between CI/CD and container packaging. Learn when to use virtual machines vs. containers for different workloads. A crucial skill in today’s DevOps-focused world, this lesson helps bridge traditional infrastructure and cloud-native development.
Instruction Type: Self-paced
Syllabus: Virtualization, containers, Docker CLI, orchestration overview
Networking can make or break cloud performance. This lesson introduces the building blocks of virtual networks: subnets, IP ranges, and gateways. Learn about security groups, network access control lists (ACLs), and peering connections. Compare Azure VNets, AWS VPCs, and Google’s network model. Set up a sample network with public/private subnets, NAT gateways, and firewalls. We’ll demystify DNS, routing tables, and load balancers. Cloud networking is foundational to secure, performant architecture—and this lesson makes it click.
Instruction Type: Self-paced
Syllabus: VNet/VPC setup, NSG/security groups, peering, load balancing
Your cloud isn’t secure or scalable if you can’t see it. This lesson teaches you how to set up and interpret logs, metrics, and alerts. You’ll learn CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and the basics of OpenTelemetry. Track performance, troubleshoot errors, and monitor cost. You’ll also see how to build dashboards and respond to incidents quickly. This lesson prepares you to speak confidently about observability and compliance in any cloud environment.
Instruction Type: Self-paced
Syllabus: Metrics, logs, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, dashboarding
You’ve built your foundation. Now what? In this capstone lesson, we’ll explore cloud career paths from support roles to architect. You’ll get tips on resume writing, certification prep, and how to tell your story. We’ll compare AZ-900, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and CompTIA Cloud Essentials. Learn how to build a project portfolio on GitHub and start a blog or YouTube series. You’ll also receive a resource kit of interview questions and prep guides. Whether you want to freelance, consult, or get hired at a top tech company, this lesson gives you the roadmap.
Instruction Type: Self-paced
Syllabus: Career paths, certs (AZ-900, AWS CP), portfolio, LinkedIn
