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Introduction to Cloud Computing Course

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Data analysis and analytics. Uncover insights and transform your organisation.

Computers in the sky! In this dynamic, interactive course, you will explore essential characteristics of cloud computing and emerging technologies supported by the cloud. The course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to cloud computing in a condensed format. You’ll delve into cloud service models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Public, Private, and Hybrid deployment models. Additionally, you’ll discover offerings from prominent cloud service providers like Amazon AWS, Google, IBM, Microsoft, and others.

In-class exercises and examples will ensure your learning is not just theoretical, but practical. You will be able to transform your learning into concrete cloud computing skills. Whether you’re seeking general cloud computing knowledge or considering a career change, this introductory course is a great starting point.

Aims

This aim of this course is to help you understand and differentiate cloud computing topics and learn actionable techniques for leveraging such technologies. You will leave the course confident in using your newfound cloud computing skills in your professional endeavours.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

develop a comprehensive understanding of cloud computing fundamentals
evaluate the benefits and challenges of cloud computing for different business scenarios
compare and contrast the three cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) to determine the best fit for specific needs
use Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) to store information in the cloud using AWS S3
set up a virtual machine and deploy applications on a platform as a Service (PaaS) platform
explore the architecture of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications and engage with AWS Sagemaker
address security concerns by learning and implementing advanced security measures in cloud services
understand data protection laws and privacy issues related to cloud computing
analyse and compare the offerings of major cloud providers to make informed decisions for cloud service adoption.

Content

Understanding cloud computing
Benefits and challenges of cloud computing
Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Understanding IaaS
Virtualisation and resource pooling
Understanding PaaS
Application deployment in PaaS
Understanding SaaS
SaaS applications and architecture
Security concerns in cloud computing
Data protection and privacy in the cloud
Overview of major cloud providers

Intended audience

Analysts, business professionals, managers, IT knowledge workers and lifelong learners looking to understand cloud computing will find this course advantageous.

Prerequisites

Basic computer skills.

Delivery style

This course is an interactive experience that includes lectures, individual exercises and discussion.

Delivery mode

Face-to-face, presenter-taught training using your own device
Online training via the platform Zoom

Materials

All course materials are provided electronically (via Dropbox). Printing services are not provided.

Before the course

The course will take advantage of the Amazon Web Services (AWS*) cloud computing platform. The generous Free Tier provides all computing services used throughout the course at zero cost. A free account can be created here.

*Note – some free AWS services used in this course (eg. Amazon Sagemaker) have timed free trials. Please wait until shortly before the day of the course to create the Free Tier account to ensure all software is available.

No additional specialised software will be required for the course. All necessary software will be accessible through the AWS Console via a standard web browser.

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