Course Offerings

This course aims to help students gain a foundational understanding of cloud computing, essential AWS Cloud services and security concepts. By the end of the course, learners have explored the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud, AWS storage and compute services design; reviewed IAM policies; and demonstrated the ability to design, implement and manage cost-efficient solutions using architectural best practices. Students should also be prepared to take both the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exams.

Course Objectives

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: Define cloud concepts, identify security and define compliance, identify technology support resources and recognize available billing resources and compare and contrast AWS pricing models

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate: Design resilient architectures, design high-performing architectures, design secure applications and architectures and design cost-optimized architectures

Outline of Instruction

Introduction to the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam

The Cloud

Understanding Your AWS Account

Getting Support on AWS

Understanding the AWS Environment

Securing Your AWS Resources

Working with Your AWS Resources

The Core Compute Services

The Core Storage Services

The Core Database Services

The Core Networking Services

Automating Your AWS Workloads

Common Use-Case Scenarios

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification Exam Preparation

Introduction to the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Exam

Cloud Computing and AWS

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud and Amazon Elastic Block Store

AWS Storage

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud

Database Services

Authentication and Authorization: AWS Identity and Access Management

CloudTrail, CloudWatch and AWS Config

The Domain Name System and Network Routing: Amazon Route 53 and Amazon CloudFront

Simple Queue Service and Kinesis

The Reliability Pillar

The Performance Efficiency Pillar

The Security Pillar

The Cost Optimization Pillar

The Operational Excellence Pillar

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Certification Exam Preparation

Contact Hours

80

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

AWS

Website

https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner), https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-asso… (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate)

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: Cloud concepts, security and compliance, technology, and billing and pricing

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate: Design resilient architectures, design high-performing architectures, design secure applications and architectures, and design cost-optimized architectures

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Prior to course enrollment, students should have knowledge in alignment with the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ certification or basic computer knowledge or entry-level computer experience.

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Demonstrate an understanding of at least 80% of the course material taught

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Individuals who want to expand their cloud knowledge and skills for employment readiness or those who want to prepare for the relevant industry certification exam(s).

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Cloud architect, solutions architect

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

This occupation has an employment growth projection of 27.5% for the years 2019-2029.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Cloud architect

Solutions architect

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Course Contact Information

John Wetsch
919-335-1237
[email protected]