This online course is based on the AWS (Amazon Web Services) Academy Cloud Foundations and Cloud Architecting courses. It provides a comprehensive introduction to cloud computing on AWS. It covers key cloud concepts, core AWS services, and best practices for building scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures. The course is designed for individuals seeking to gain expertise in cloud computing and aligns with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification exams.

You will learn about core AWS services such as EC2, S3, and RDS, as well as essential cloud principles like scalability, reliability, flexibility, high availability, resiliency, and security. The course also focuses on designing IT infrastructure in the cloud and implementing solutions that ensure business continuity and fault tolerance. Security practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security, are integral components of the curriculum.

The course prepares learners for AWS certification exams by providing both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in cloud architecture and solution design. 

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation in AWS cloud services and architecture principles, enabling them to pursue AWS certifications and build effective cloud based solutions.

Part 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

• identify and describe the differences between cloud and non-cloud solutions
• identify and describe different types of cloud systems
• define business and technical requirements for Service Level Agreements
• demonstrate simple cloud solutions
• identify and describe some of the latest developments in cloud technology
• demonstrate current engineering work practices
   

Part 2: Cloud Infrastructure and Services

• investigate various cloud computing services, infrastructure, and architecture
• critically review virtualisation, storage, business continuity, big data, Internet of Things (IoT) and security
• technologies for the cloud
• critically analyse cloud computing frameworks and platforms
• design and deploy a private cloud solution

The Microcredential in Cloud enabled infrastructure and Services will align with two units from the Bachelor of Information Technology (ACS Accredited):  

1. Introduction to Cloud Computing
2. Cloud Infrastructures and Services

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