Cloud Computing Fundamentals
What this course covers
Cloud computing is now a standard part of how software gets built and delivered, yet many developers and IT professionals still have gaps in their foundational knowledge. This course fills those gaps by walking through how cloud infrastructure actually works, not just what the marketing pages say.
Service models explained clearly
You will work through IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS with concrete examples from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Each model gets compared side by side so you understand when to reach for which option. Pricing structures, shared responsibility, and vendor lock-in are all addressed honestly.
Who benefits from starting here
Developers moving from on-premise work, sysadmins shifting into DevOps roles, and product managers who need enough technical fluency to make informed decisions all find value here. No prior cloud experience is required, though basic networking knowledge helps.
Expect to finish with a clear mental model of cloud architecture and enough vocabulary to read technical documentation without getting lost. Practical labs use free-tier accounts so you spend nothing extra on infrastructure during the course.
— Cloud infrastructure decisions made without understanding the fundamentals tend to cost far more than the course itself.
What this course covers
Cloud computing is now a standard part of how software gets built and delivered, yet many developers and IT professionals still have gaps in their foundational knowledge. This course fills those gaps by walking through how cloud infrastructure actually works, not just what the marketing pages say.
Service models explained clearly
You will work through IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS with concrete examples from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Each model gets compared side by side so you understand when to reach for which option. Pricing structures, shared responsibility, and vendor lock-in are all addressed honestly.
Who benefits from starting here
Developers moving from on-premise work, sysadmins shifting into DevOps roles, and product managers who need enough technical fluency to make informed decisions all find value here. No prior cloud experience is required, though basic networking knowledge helps.
Expect to finish with a clear mental model of cloud architecture and enough vocabulary to read technical documentation without getting lost. Practical labs use free-tier accounts so you spend nothing extra on infrastructure during the course.
Program
Course structure
- Module 1 - Cloud basics: virtualization, data centers, and how cloud providers operate
- Module 2 - Service models: IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS with hands-on comparisons
- Module 3 - Deployment types: public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud setups
- Module 4 - Core services: compute, storage, networking, and databases on major platforms
- Module 5 - Security and compliance: shared responsibility model, IAM basics, encryption at rest and in transit
- Module 6 - Cost management: reading billing dashboards, setting budgets, avoiding surprise charges
- Module 7 - Practical labs: deploy a simple web app, configure storage buckets, set up basic monitoring
Each module includes a short quiz and a lab exercise tied to real-world scenarios.
Duration
6 weeks
Cloud BasicsInvestment
One-time payment, lifetime access
4200 UAH