Course Offerings

This course is the first step in training for the industry-leading Amazon AWS product. It serves as a thorough introduction to the services and solutions possible with AWS. It is also the first certification in paths available for IT professionals looking to codify their knowledge and skills in AWS. Anyone looking for exposure to AWS or the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner should take this course. This course can be used to prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. This course offers enrollment with a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

Course Objectives

Define what the AWS Cloud is and the basic global infrastructure.

Describe basic AWS Cloud architectural principles.

Describe the AWS Cloud value proposition.

Describe key services on the AWS platform and their common use cases (for example, compute and analytics).

Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the shared security model.

Define the billing, account management, and pricing models.

Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance (for example, whitepapers or support tickets).

Describe basic/core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud.

Outline of Instruction

Course Overview and AWS Introduction

AWS Compute

AWS Databases

AWS Storage

AWS Networking

AWS Messaging, Migration, and Translation

Security

Monitoring and Maintenance

Contact Hours

40

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course, but it is recommended that you have some experience with the AWS Cloud.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Virtual Labs included with the course
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and available online.
Study guide
Virtual labs
Practice exams

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are looking for exposure to AWS or the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]