Cloud Computing on AWS for Beginners
New to Cloud Computing?
We’ve got you covered with this Introduction to Cloud Computing on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Course.
Ideal for Beginners – No Cloud Computing Experience required.
This video course is ideal for Newbies to Cloud Computing – No technical background required
Course Overview
Keen to get into the exciting business of cloud computing? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the biggest provider of cloud computing services and is used by many of the most successful companies in the world. This is a fast growing industry with loads of job opportunities.
In this Introduction to Cloud on AWS course, you’ll learn cloud computing from the basics right through to some fairly advanced topics. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to practice what you’re learning by following the many guided hands-on lessons. All you’ll need to do is open your own AWS Free Tier account – and we’ll show you how.
This AWS for Beginners training is a great way to get started building your knowledge on cloud computing. This is the best AWS course for beginners interested in a well paid career working with AWS.
Enroll now and gain the skills you need to be successful!

Video Course Format
8 hours on-demand video training with guided hands-on exercises

Visuals & Animations
We use a highly visual and effective method using diagrams and animations

Course Certificate
A certificate of completion is issued upon successful completion of the course

Target Audience
Beginners to the Cloud who want to learn Cloud Computing and AWS Basics

Video Course Format
8 hours on-demand video training with guided hands-on exercises

Visuals & Animations
We use a highly visual and effective method using diagrams and animations

Course Certificate
A certificate of completion is issued upon successful completion of the course

Target Audience
Beginners to the Cloud who want to learn Cloud Computing and AWS Basics
Learn Cloud Computing concepts and AWS fundamentals while building hands-on skills on Amazon Web Services
What you'll learn [Scope & Content]
In this course you’ll learn fundamental IT concepts and cloud concepts before moving on to focus on how AWS delivers cloud services. If you’re not yet familiar with cloud computing and why it’s useful – all of this is covered in the course.
Here’s a snapshot of some of the valuable skills you’ll learn in this AWS Basic training course:
- The basic architecture of computers and how client / server computing is implemented
- Important concepts around data storage systems such as block, file and object storage
- Networking concepts including IP addressing, subnetting, routing and switching, and firewalls
- How databases work and the various types of database
- Server virtualization, Docker containers, and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
- How cloud computing compares to traditional IT and the various service models (e.g. IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) and deployment models (e.g. private cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud, and multicloud)
- Cloud architecture concepts such as scaling, load balancing, high availability, fault tolerance, loose coupling, event-driven architecture, and microservices
- The history of AWS and key benefits of the AWS Cloud
- The core components of the AWS Cloud such as the AWS Global Infrastructure, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations
- How AWS price their services with on-demand, reserved, and spot pricing
- How to setup your own AWS Free Tier account
- Cores AWS services such as AWS IAM, AWS VPC, Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, AWS Lambda, Amazon EBS, Amazon EFS, DynamoDB, and many more
- How to automatically scale on AWS with EC2 Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing, and Application Auto Scaling
- Deploy auto scaling, load balanced, and fault tolerant web applications on Amazon EC2
- Implement relational databases using Amazon RDS and non-relational databases using Amazon DynamoDB
- Automate the deployment and management of services on AWS using AWS CloudFormation and AWS Elastic Beanstalk
- Build a continuous integration and continuous deployment pipeline using AWS CodeDeploy, CodeCommit, and CodeBuild
- Deploy Amazon Route 53 DNS services and an Amazon CloudFront CDN
- Build serverless functions running on AWS Lambda
- Deploy Docker containers on Amazon EC2 and AWS Fargate
- Implement event-driven, loosely coupled architectures with Amazon SNS, Amazon SQS, and AWS Lambda
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If you’re looking for a way to get started with cloud computing and learning AWS fundamentals, this beginner friendly video training is for you. With our monthly or yearly plans, you’ll gain access to our entire library of Video Courses, Practice Exams, Training Notes and Master Classes.
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- On-demand video courses with guided hands-on lessons
- Exam-difficulty practice exams (exam simulation and training mode)
- Downloadable training notes (PDF) for offline study
- Includes future courses and all course updates
- No lock-in! Cancel your subscription anytime (self-service). Risk free
Unlock Library of on-demand Training
- Over 150 hours of video lessons and 3,000+ practice questions
- Suitable for all levels - from beginners to advanced learners
- Learn at your own pace - with access to courses anytime, anywhere
- On-demand video courses with guided hands-on lessons
- Exam-difficulty practice exams (exam simulation and training mode)
- Downloadable training notes (PDF) for offline study
- Includes future courses and all course updates
- No lock-in! Cancel your subscription anytime (self-service). Risk free
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Customer Reviews
The diagrams/infographics throughout the course helped me understand the concepts so much better. Neal is an excellent instructor. Thank you for designing and delivering such an amazing course
Neal is one of the best tutors that I have ever come across. His course is well organized, clearly explained and covers the basics of cloud computing. Exactly what I was looking for. It is so much easier to stay focused
I knew nothing about cloud computing prior to taking this course. It's a perfect place to learn about cloud computing from scratch. I had a great experience learning. Excellent teacher and content
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Frequently Asked Questions
I don't have ANY cloud experience. Is this training right for me?
This training is perfect for beginners as it was designed with non-techies and newcomers to the cloud in mind.
With this beginner friendly training, there is NO need for previous cloud computing experience.
What's included in the video course? Do I get to access all course materials?
All diagrams, code, files and slides are available for download (in PDF format).
Do you offer any free resources to get familiar with your training?
If you’re not quite ready to commit to our in-depth AWS training, check out our FREE training resources for the AWS Cloud Practitioner below. These free AWS training materials are a great way to familiarize yourself with Neal’s training style and format.
- Free Practice Questions
- Free AWS Cheat Sheets
- Free Study Plan
- Free Video Tutorials
- Free Guide to AWS Certification
While these free resources are a great starting point – to best prepare for your exam, we highly recommend subscribing in our monthly or yearly plans.
How do I earn my certificate of completion?
A certificate of completion is issued upon successful completion of the video course.
I need to gain practical experience. Do you offer Hands-on Cloud Labs?
All of our AWS training courses include guided hands-on training where you can follow along in an AWS Free Tier account. Additionally, we offer Challenge Labs for those who are looking for extensive hands-on practice opportunities to develop real-world cloud skills. Challenge Labs are scenario-based hands-on exercises that run in a secure sandbox environment.
How do I access your on-demand training courses?
When you sign up for our monthly or yearly plans, you get access to our entire library of AWS training courses (current and future).
Our subscriptions come with no lock-in or minimum terms and can be cancelled at any time.
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