CLOUD COMPUTING CERTIFICATION COURSE

Cloud Computing Certification Course Syllabus and Content Delivery Plan
By Vigor EdTech

Course Overview

This certification course provides comprehensive training in cloud computing concepts, services, and practical implementations. Learners will gain expertise in major cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, along with knowledge of cloud security, DevOps integration, and best practices for cloud adoption. This course is ideal for IT professionals, software developers, and system administrators looking to upskill in the rapidly growing cloud domain.

Course Duration

• Total Duration: 12 Weeks


• Weekly Commitment: 6-8 hours (including lectures, assignments, and practical sessions)


• Delivery Mode: Online (live + recorded sessions) and optional offline workshops

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Fundamentals of Cloud Computing


• Cloud Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid


• Cloud Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS


• Benefits and Challenges of Cloud Computing


• Cloud Providers Overview: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

Hands-On: Setting up free-tier accounts on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

Module 2: Virtualization and Networking in Cloud

Duration: 2 Weeks

Topics Covered:

• Virtualization Basics


• Virtual Machines vs Containers


• Cloud Networking Concepts: VPC, Subnets, Load Balancing


• DNS and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

Hands-On: Deploying virtual machines and configuring VPCs in cloud environments

Module 3: Cloud Storage and Database Services

Duration: 2 Weeks

Topics Covered:

• Cloud Storage Types: Block, File, and Object Storage


• Databases in Cloud: SQL vs NoSQL


• Managed Database Services: Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google BigQuery


• Backup and Disaster Recovery in Cloud

Hands-On: Configuring S3 buckets, Azure Blob Storage, and deploying managed databases

Module 4: Compute and Scalability

Duration: 2 Weeks

Topics Covered:

• Compute Services Overview: EC2, Azure Virtual Machines, Google Compute Engine


• Autoscaling and Load Balancing


• Serverless Computing: AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions

Hands-On: Deploying serverless applications and setting up autoscaling policies

Module 5: Cloud Security and Identity Management

Duration: 2 Weeks

Topics Covered:

• Cloud Security Best Practices


• Identity and Access Management (IAM)


• Encryption and Key Management


• Security Tools and Compliance

Hands-On: Configuring IAM policies and setting up security monitoring tools

Module 6: DevOps in Cloud

Duration: 2 Weeks

Topics Covered:

• Integration of DevOps with Cloud Computing


• CI/CD Pipelines in Cloud


• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and AWS CloudFormation


• Monitoring and Logging in Cloud

Hands-On: Building CI/CD pipelines and deploying infrastructure using IaC tools

Module 7: Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Strategies

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Benefits of Multi-Cloud Strategies


• Hybrid Cloud Architecture


• Tools for Multi-Cloud Management


• Case Studies of Multi-Cloud Implementations

Hands-On: Designing a hybrid cloud architecture for a use case

Capstone Project

Duration: 2 Weeks (Runs Parallel to Modules 6 and 7)**

Deliverables:

• End-to-end implementation of a cloud solution


• Designing and deploying a scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant application


• Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud strategy documentation

Examples:

• Deploying a highly available e-commerce application on AWS


• Implementing a secure hybrid cloud solution for data storage and processing

Content Delivery Plan

1. Learning Methodology

• Live Sessions: Weekly expert-led interactive sessions (2 hours/session)


• Recorded Content: On-demand video tutorials for self-paced learning


• Hands-On Practice: Guided exercises and real-world simulations


• Discussion Forums: Dedicated Q&A forums with mentors

2. Assignments and Quizzes

• Weekly assignments based on practical use cases


• Quizzes to test conceptual understanding and skills

3. Practical Use Cases

• Industry-relevant scenarios for hands-on practice


• Use-case-driven projects to simulate real-world challenges

4. Mentorship and Support

• One-on-one mentorship for personalized guidance


• Feedback sessions to refine skills and project deliverables

5. Certification

• Certification of Completion from Vigor EdTech


• Portfolio-ready capstone project to demonstrate expertise

Target Audience

• IT Professionals aiming to specialize in cloud computing


• Developers seeking to deploy and manage cloud-native applications


• System Administrators transitioning to cloud roles


• Students and professionals interested in cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Pre-requisites

• Basic understanding of networking and operating systems


• Familiarity with programming languages (Python preferred)

Tools and Platforms

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud


• IaC Tools: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation


• DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker


• Monitoring Tools: CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver

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