Course description
This 4-week course covers creating an AWS account, defining roles and permissions, an overview of object and data storage services, an introduction to Cloud computing services and serverless services, a high-level overview of networking and private Clouds, as well as best practices and approaches for security and tools for building highly available architectures. Upon completion one will be able to: Sit for the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification exam and show you have the: Ability to define the basic global infrastructure and core characteristics of deploying and operating the AWS Cloud Knowledge of basic AWS Cloud architectural principles and AWS Cloud value proposition. Ability to describe key services on the AWS platform and their common use cases, basic security and compliance aspects, and the shared security mode. Knowledge of billing, account management, and pricing models.
Who should attend?
- High School Diploma or Equivlent
- Basic understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud platform
- Knowledge of core AWS services and use cases, billing and pricing models, security concepts, and how cloud impacts your business
Certification / Credits
Learning Objectives
Upon completion you will be ready to sit for the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification Exam and show you have the:
- Ability to define the basic global infrastructure and core characteristics of deploying and operating the AWS Cloud
- Knowledge of basic AWS Cloud architectural principles and AWS Cloud value proposition
- Ability to describe key services on the AWS platform and their common use cases, basic security and compliance aspects, and the shared security model
- Knowledge of billing, account management, and pricing models
Continuing studies
After completion of this program, students are expected to take and pass the national certification exam through the issuing authority for recognized certification in their field.
Why choose Ball State Lifetime Learning?
Non-credit courses taught by faculty and industry experts in flexible formats
Alternative options to pay for courses including WIOA and GI Bill funding
Online career training programs under 3 months to get you career-ready
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Lifetime Learning by Ball State University
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