AWS Cloud Practitioner Training

Start your AWS journey with a comprehensive introduction to cloud computing and AWS services. This 2-day training covers cloud concepts, core AWS services, security, pricing models, and architectural best practices, preparing you for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam and practical cloud decision-making.

Training Details

Duration	2 days (16 hours)
Level	Beginner
Delivery	In-person, Live online, Hybrid
Certification	AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Who Is This For?

• Individuals with technical or business backgrounds new to cloud computing
• Business stakeholders evaluating AWS for their organization
• Technical professionals exploring cloud career paths
• Anyone preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam
• Product managers, project managers, and executives who need cloud literacy

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the business value and technical benefits of cloud computing
• Identify and describe core AWS services across compute, storage, database, and networking
• Explain AWS security, compliance, and shared responsibility model
• Understand AWS pricing models and cost optimization strategies
• Describe AWS support plans and architectural best practices
• Make informed decisions about AWS service selection for business needs

Detailed Agenda

Day 1: Cloud Concepts and Core AWS Services

Module 1: Cloud Computing Fundamentals

• What is cloud computing and why it matters
• Cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid)
• Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• AWS Global Infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones, Edge Locations)
• Hands-on: Navigate the AWS Management Console

Module 2: Compute Services

• Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) overview and instance types
• AWS Lambda and serverless computing
• AWS Elastic Beanstalk for application deployment
• Container services (ECS, EKS) overview
• Hands-on: Launch and configure an EC2 instance

Module 3: Storage Services

• Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) and storage classes
• Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store) and EFS (Elastic File System)
• AWS Storage Gateway for hybrid cloud
• Hands-on: Create S3 buckets and configure lifecycle policies

Module 4: Database Services

• Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) and database engines
• Amazon DynamoDB (NoSQL database)
• Amazon ElastiCache and Amazon Redshift overview
• Database migration strategies
• Hands-on: Launch an RDS database instance

Day 2: Security, Compliance, and Billing

Module 5: Networking and Content Delivery

• Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) fundamentals
• AWS networking components (subnets, route tables, gateways)
• Amazon CloudFront (CDN) and Route 53 (DNS)
• Hands-on: Design a basic VPC architecture

Module 6: Security and Compliance

• AWS Shared Responsibility Model explained
• AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) best practices
• Security services (AWS Shield, WAF, GuardDuty, Inspector)
• Compliance programs and certifications
• Hands-on: Create IAM users, groups, and policies

Module 7: Billing, Pricing, and Cost Optimization

• AWS pricing models (on-demand, reserved, spot)
• AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Budgets
• AWS Organizations and consolidated billing
• Cost optimization strategies and best practices
• Hands-on: Set up billing alerts and analyze cost reports

Module 8: AWS Support and Architecture Best Practices

• AWS Support plans comparison
• AWS Well-Architected Framework pillars
• AWS Trusted Advisor and AWS Personal Health Dashboard
• Exam preparation tips and resources
• Hands-on: Use Trusted Advisor to review account

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of IT concepts (servers, networks, databases)
• Familiarity with web browsers and navigating web interfaces
• No prior AWS or cloud experience required

Delivery Formats

Format	Description
In-Person	On-site at your company's location, hands-on with direct interaction
Live Online	Interactive virtual sessions with screen sharing and real-time labs
Hybrid	Combination of on-site and remote sessions, flexible scheduling

All formats include hands-on labs, course materials, exam preparation resources, and post-training support.