AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

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English

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Cloud computing shapes modern IT landscapes and digital business models. This course provides a solid understanding of cloud fundamentals, current AWS concepts, and their significance for scalable, secure, and efficient IT environments. Technical and economic aspects are clearly explained in a practical manner.

Key topics

Cloud fundamentals and global AWS infrastructure.
Key services for computing, storage, and databases.
Security models, identity concepts, and compliance.
Cost models, billing, and optimization.
Cloud architectures in the context of modern AI applications.

Prerequisites
Basic understanding of IT, interest in cloud technologies and digital platforms.

Target audience
IT-related roles, technical beginners, project managers, and specialists from related fields with cloud relevance.

A compact introduction to the AWS world that strengthens basic technical knowledge, promotes cloud thinking, and supports the secure use of one of the leading platforms in the digital ecosystem.

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Course content

Getting started with AWS

Advantages of AWS
Comparison of on-demand and cloud provisioning
Explanation of the pay-as-you-go pricing model

Cloud data management

Presenting the fundamental advantages of Amazon EC2
Name different EC2 instance types
Explain billing options for EC2
Explain the benefits of EC2 Auto Scaling
Summarize the benefits of Elastic Load Balancing
Provide an example of the use of Elastic Load Balancing
Summarize the differences between SNS and SQS
Explain additional billing options for AWS

Global networks and security

Advantages of AWS infrastructure
Explanation of Availability Zones
Benefits of Amazon CloudFront and Edge Locations
Comparison of deployment options for AWS services

System connection

Explain basic concepts of networks
Explain the difference between public and private resources
Explain virtual private gateways using a practical example
Illustrate VPN using a real-world example
Demonstrate the advantages of AWS Direct Connect
Present the benefits of hybrid solutions
Describe security levels in an IT strategy
Introduce services for interacting with the global AWS network

Data storage and management

Explanation of the storage and database concept
Advantages of Amazon EBS
Advantages of Amazon S3
Benefits of Amazon EFS
Overview of different storage solutions
Benefits of Amazon RDS
Advantages of Amazon DynamoDB
Summary of different database services

Security technology

Explanation of the shared responsibility model
Description of multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Differences in security levels in AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Basic overview of security policies
Explanation of the benefits of AWS organizations
Summary of the benefits of AWS compliance
Introduction to the most important AWS security services

Analysis and control

Approaches to monitoring AWS environments
Benefits of Amazon CloudWatch
Benefits of AWS CloudTrail
Benefits of AWS Trusted Advisor

Rates and service

Explaining AWS pricing structures and support options
Explain the AWS Free Tier
Demonstrate the benefits of AWS Organizations and consolidated billing
Demonstrate the benefits of AWS Budgets
Explain the benefits of AWS Cost Explorer
Outline the main benefits of AWS Pricing Calculator
Highlight the differences between AWS support plans
Describe the benefits of AWS Marketplace

Innovation through migration

Understanding migration and innovation in the AWS Cloud
Briefly describe the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF)
List six key factors of a cloud migration strategy
Explain the benefits of AWS data migration tools such as Snowcone, Snowball, and Snowmobile
Provide an overview of the diverse innovative AWS solutions
Summarize the five pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework

AWS Cloud Practitioner Basics

Identification of learning materials for the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam
Demonstrating the benefits of AWS certification

Server-free solution

Amazon API Gateway
SQS and SNS
Kinesis Streams and Firehose
Step Functions
SQS vs. MQ
Exercise: Serverless Architecture

Additional services

Amazon CloudFront
AWS WAF, DDoS protection, and firewall management
AWS Global Accelerator vs. CloudFront
AWS Edge Locations
Exercise: Configure CloudFront with S3

Backup and recovery

Disaster recovery planning
AWS backup
Data recovery strategies

Your training will be 100% funded

Our funding schemes are available exclusively to participants who live or work in Germany. Funding is not available outside Germany.

For career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those looking to advance their careers, specialists, etc.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course?

An introductory training course for anyone who wants to build up a basic knowledge of Amazon Web Services. It teaches cloud fundamentals, security principles, and key AWS services—explained in simple terms and with a practical focus.

Who is AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials suitable for?

Ideal for beginners with no prior technical knowledge. Particularly suitable for professionals in business, sales, marketing, or project management who want to understand AWS.

What topics are covered in the course?

The focus is on the fundamentals of the AWS cloud, global infrastructure, billing models, security concepts, cloud advantages, and key AWS services such as EC2, S3, and RDS.

What prior knowledge is necessary to get started?

No prior technical knowledge is required. Basic knowledge of IT or business processes can be helpful, but is not a prerequisite for a successful start.

Is there an official exam after the course?

Yes, the corresponding certification is called AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. It is recognized worldwide and confirms a basic understanding of the AWS cloud.

Why is continuing education with AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials worthwhile?

It offers a practical introduction to the world of cloud computing, improves understanding of technical processes, and strengthens professional skills in a future-proof field.

What career opportunities does AWS Cloud Practitioner certification open up?

The certification provides a solid foundation for jobs in the cloud environment—such as in sales, consulting, support, or management. It opens doors to advanced AWS certifications and technical roles in the IT industry.

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