Introduction:
The AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course is designed for individuals who are new to the cloud and AWS. It provides a foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts, AWS services, pricing models, and security. As more organizations adopt cloud computing, it’s essential for professionals across industries to understand the core AWS services and how to leverage them effectively. This course provides the knowledge needed to get started with AWS, offering both theoretical insights and practical examples to build a strong foundation for those pursuing cloud-based roles.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts of cloud computing and the benefits of AWS.
• Identify and describe key AWS services and their use cases.
• Understand the AWS Cloud value proposition and pricing models.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of AWS security and compliance.
• Gain familiarity with AWS support and the resources available for ongoing learning.

Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for individuals who are new to AWS and cloud computing. It is ideal for:

• Beginners who wish to understand the basics of cloud computing and AWS.
• Business professionals, managers, and decision-makers who want to learn how to leverage AWS for their organizations.
• IT professionals and developers looking to build a foundational understanding of AWS.

Day 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS

Morning Session:

• What is Cloud Computing?
  • Overview of cloud computing and its benefits
  • Public, private, and hybrid cloud models
  • AWS as a cloud platform
• Overview of AWS
  • What AWS offers: global infrastructure, services, and features
  • AWS regions, availability zones, and edge locations
  • Key AWS services: Compute, Storage, Networking, and Databases

Afternoon Session:

• AWS Cloud Adoption Framework
  • Understanding the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
  • Aligning business goals with AWS services
• Cloud Economics: Pricing and Billing
  • Introduction to AWS pricing models: pay-as-you-go, Reserved, and Spot instances
  • AWS Free Tier and cost management tools
  • AWS Pricing Calculator and billing dashboard

Day 2: Core AWS Services

Morning Session:

• Compute Services: EC2 and Lambda

  • Understanding Amazon EC2: Virtual servers in the cloud
  • Introduction to AWS Lambda: Serverless computing
  • Use cases for EC2 and Lambda

• Storage Services: S3, EBS, and Glacier

  • Amazon S3: Object storage for the cloud
  • Elastic Block Store (EBS): Block storage for EC2
  • AWS Glacier: Low-cost storage for archival

Afternoon Session:

• Databases in AWS: RDS, DynamoDB, and Aurora
  • Introduction to managed relational databases: RDS
  • AWS DynamoDB: NoSQL database
  • Amazon Aurora: High-performance relational database
• Hands-On Lab: Launching an EC2 Instance and Storing Data in S3
  • Create and launch an EC2 instance
  • Upload and retrieve files using S3

Day 3: Networking and Security in AWS

Morning Session:

• AWS Networking Fundamentals
  • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and its components
  • Subnets, route tables, and internet gateways
  • Security groups and Network ACLs (Access Control Lists)
• Security and Compliance in AWS
  • Shared responsibility model: AWS vs customer responsibility
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) in AWS
  • Encryption, key management, and AWS security best practices

Afternoon Session:

• AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Managing user access and permissions
  • IAM roles, policies, and groups
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Hands-On Lab: Creating an EC2 Instance with Proper Security Groups
  • Create and configure security groups for EC2 instances
  • Set up IAM roles and policies for secure access

Day 4: AWS Cloud Services and Monitoring

Morning Session:

• AWS Developer Tools and Automation

  • Introduction to AWS Developer Tools: CodeCommit, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline
  • CI/CD in AWS: Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
  • Automation with AWS CloudFormation

• Monitoring AWS Resources with CloudWatch

  • Introduction to Amazon CloudWatch
  • Setting up CloudWatch alarms and monitoring metrics
  • Log aggregation and analysis with CloudWatch Logs

Afternoon Session:

• AWS Support Plans and Resources

  • Understanding AWS support plans: Basic, Developer, Business, and Enterprise
  • AWS Trusted Advisor: Best practices for cost optimization, security, and performance
  • AWS Well-Architected Framework: Ensuring your cloud solutions are optimized

• Hands-On Lab: Monitoring AWS Resources with CloudWatch

  • Set up CloudWatch monitoring for EC2 instances
  • Create and configure CloudWatch alarms for performance metrics

Day 5: AWS Cloud Best Practices and Exam Preparation

Morning Session:

• AWS Cloud Best Practices

  • Security best practices for AWS environments
  • Cost optimization strategies in AWS
  • Architecture best practices for high availability and disaster recovery
  • Design for scalability and elasticity in AWS

• AWS Well-Architected Framework Overview

  • Key pillars: Operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization
  • Applying the Well-Architected Framework to your AWS environment

Afternoon Session:

• Preparation for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam

  • Key exam topics and domains
  • Review of sample questions and scenarios
  • Study strategies and resources for certification

• Hands-On Lab: Review and Final Practice

  • Review key concepts through practical exercises
  • Exam prep quiz and recap