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AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
Course Duration
1 day
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
General IT technical knowledge, General IT business knowledge
Course Description
This course is for individuals who seek an overall understanding of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud, independent of specific technical roles. You will learn about AWS Cloud concepts, AWS services, security, architecture, pricing, and support to build your AWS Cloud knowledge. This course also helps you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the working definition of AWS
- Differentiate between on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and all-in cloud
- Describe the basic global infrastructure of the AWS Cloud
- Explain the six benefits of the AWS Cloud
- Describe and provide an example of the core AWS services, including compute, network, databases, and storage
- Identify an appropriate solution using AWS Cloud services with various use cases
- Describe the AWS Well-Architected Framework
- Explain the shared responsibility model
- Describe the core security services within the AWS Cloud
- Describe the basics of AWS Cloud migration
- Articulate the financial benefits of the AWS Cloud for an organization’s cost management
- Define the core billing, account management, and pricing models
- Explain how to use pricing tools to make cost-effective choices for AWS services
Course Outline
1 – Introduction to Amazon Web Services
2 – Compute in the Cloud
3 – Global Infrastructure and Reliability
4 – Networking
5 – Storage and Databases
6 – Security
7 – Monitoring and Analytics
8 – Pricing and Support
9 – Migration and Innovation
10 – AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Basics
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course cover?
This course covers AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials training?
IT Dojo's AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials training is 1 day. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
General IT technical knowledge, General IT business knowledge.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.