Cloud Engineering Essentials
COURSE OVERVIEW
Start your journey into the world of cloud computing with our Cloud Engineering Essentials course. Designed for absolute beginners, this free training introduces you to the core concepts, tools, and practices of modern cloud platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Through a balanced mix of theory and hands-on labs, you’ll learn how cloud services work, practice deploying real resources, and build the foundation for future certifications and career paths in cloud engineering.
Course Curriculum
- Beginners with no prior cloud experience
- IT support staff and networking professionals exploring cloud platforms
- Students interested in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certifications
- Career changers looking to transition into cloud computing
- Anyone curious about cloud fundamentals and hands-on practice
- Basic understanding of computers and networking concepts (helpful but not required)
- No prior cloud experience needed
- Access to a laptop/PC with internet connection
This free course prepares you for entry-level opportunities such as:
- Cloud Support Engineer (Junior)
- Cloud Operations Associate
- IT Infrastructure Support (Cloud-focused)
- Junior Systems/Network Administrator with Cloud Skills
- Internships in Cloud/DevOps teams
Theory Topics:
- Introduction to Cloud Computing (history, benefits, use cases)
- Cloud Deployment Models (public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud)
- Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Overview of Major Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Cloud Networking Basics (VPC, subnets, gateways, firewalls)
- Cloud Storage Types (object, block, file)
- Identity and Access Management (roles, policies, MFA)
- Cloud Security Principles (encryption, compliance, shared responsibility)
- Compute Services (VMs, auto-scaling, containers vs traditional workloads)
- Docker & Kubernetes Introduction
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Basics with Terraform
- Cloud Monitoring & Cost Optimization
- Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Strategies
Job Roles You Can Target:
- Cloud Engineering Intern
- Junior Cloud Administrator
- Cloud Support Technician
- DevOps Trainee
- Cloud Security Assistant
- Create AWS, Azure, and GCP Free-Tier Accounts
- Deploy Your First Virtual Machine (EC2, Azure VM, GCP Compute Engine)
- Configure VPCs, Subnets, and Security Groups
- Create Cloud Storage Buckets (S3, Blob, GCP Storage)
- Add Users and Configure IAM Policies with MFA
- Set Up Load Balancer and Auto-Scaling Group
- Build a VPN Tunnel for Hybrid Connectivity
- Run Docker Containers in the Cloud
- Deploy a Kubernetes Cluster (EKS/AKS/GKE)
- Write Terraform Scripts to Deploy Cloud Infrastructure
- Enable Monitoring and Set Alerts (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Logs)
- Perform Backup, Snapshot, and Disaster Recovery Tests
Cloud Fundamentals Assessment
- Focus: Test understanding of basic cloud concepts, deployment models (public, private, hybrid), and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
- Format: Multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions.
- Duration: 30-45 minutes.
- Objective: Ensure learners grasp core cloud principles and benefits.
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