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Cloud Computing

Understand cloud concepts, services, security, deployment and cost considerations through practical examples.

About this online skill

What is Cloud Computing?

A foundational cloud-computing pathway covering cloud concepts, compute, storage, databases, networking, security, reliability and cost awareness. These areas align with current entry-level cloud competency frameworks such as AWS Cloud Practitioner.

What you'll learn

Cloud computing models and shared responsibility
Compute, storage, databases and networking concepts
Availability, scalability and basic architecture
Cloud security and access concepts
Cost awareness and deployment considerations

What you'll be able to do

Explain common cloud services and use cases
Choose appropriate cloud building blocks for a simple scenario
Create a basic cloud architecture diagram
Evaluate basic security and cost considerations

Suggested practical projects

Small-business cloud architecture

A practical project idea to turn learning into portfolio evidence.

Cloud migration plan

A practical project idea to turn learning into portfolio evidence.

Cloud cost and service comparison

A practical project idea to turn learning into portfolio evidence.

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