Introduction to Cloud Computing

Start your cloud computing journey with this introductory course! Whether you need a general understanding of cloud computing for school or business, or are considering a career change, this beginner-friendly course is for you. In this course, you will learn about the key characteristics of cloud computing and the emerging technologies supported by the cloud. You will explore 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. Explore offerings from leading cloud providers AWS, Google, IBM, Microsoft, and others, and explore cloud computing examples. Learn about cloud adoption, blockchain, analytics, and artificial intelligence. You will learn about the many components of a cloud computing architecture, including data centers, availability zones, virtual machines, containers, and bare metal servers. You will also be introduced to the different types of cloud storage systems, such as Object Storage. You will gain a foundational understanding of emerging cloud computing trends and practices, including hybrid, multi-cloud, microservices, serverless, DevOps, Cloud Native, application modernization, and learn about cloud security and monitoring. You will also learn about job roles in cloud computing and possible career paths and opportunities. Throughout the course, you will complete a series of labs and quizzes that will help you better understand the course content. At the end of the course, you will complete a final project where you will deploy an application to the cloud using a serverless architecture, which will be a valuable addition to your portfolio. After completing this course, check out related courses that will help you in your new career as a cloud engineer, full stack developer, DevOps engineer, cybersecurity analyst, and more.