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Cloud Fundamentals

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.4

79 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build a clear understanding of cloud networking, client-server architecture, and how data moves across systems in an AWS environment

  • See how virtualization replaced physical servers and made scalable, flexible cloud infrastructure possible for modern cloud platforms

  • Compare public, private, hybrid, and community cloud models and know which setup fits which real-world business need

  • Distinguish between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS and understand what each model means for control, responsibility, and cost

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6 assignments

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This course is part of the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

Cloud is everywhere. But most beginner resources either overwhelm you with jargon or skip the foundations entirely. This course changes that.

Here is what you will cover: • Networking for the Cloud You understand how TCP, UDP, ICMP, ISP, FTP, IP addressing, and encapsulation work, so you can explain how cloud systems communicate with confidence. • Client-Server Architecture and Virtual Infrastructure You see how client-server architecture and classic data centers evolved into the virtualized cloud infrastructure that powers AWS today. • Cloud Deployment Models in the Real World You compare public, private, hybrid, and community cloud environments and know which model fits which situation. • Cloud Service Models That Make Business Sense You distinguish between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS and understand who manages what at each level across cloud providers like AWS. This course is ideal for beginners, career switchers, and professionals in any field ready to build real cloud knowledge. Part of the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep Specialization on Coursera. Rated 4.4 by 10,000+ learners. Start building your cloud foundation today. Disclaimer: This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amazon Web Services (AWS). ‘AWS’ and ‘Amazon Web Services’ are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

This module provides an overview of the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, and an introduction to cloud computing, covering networking fundamentals and cloud computing basics. By the end of this module, learners will be able to understand and relate cloud computing concepts to real-world scenarios.

What's included

10 videos3 readings3 assignments

10 videos•Total 67 minutes
  • Introduction on AWS Cloud Practitioner •2 minutes
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Details•5 minutes
  • Domain Introduction•9 minutes
  • AWS Certification Roadmap for Beginners•9 minutes
  • Exam Details•5 minutes
  • Networking Terminologies: TCP, UDP, ICMP, ISP, Encapsulation, and FTP•8 minutes
  • Networking Terminologies: IP Address and Port Number•8 minutes
  • Client Server Architecture•8 minutes
  • Classic Data Centers•7 minutes
  • Introduction to Virtualization Technology•8 minutes
3 readings•Total 12 minutes
  • Course Syllabus•2 minutes
  • From Traditional Infrastructure to Virtualization: Key Concepts Explained•5 minutes
  • Summary•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 48 minutes
  • Comprehensive Guide to Networking, Cloud Computing, and AWS Services•30 minutes
  • AWS Networking Terms•6 minutes
  • Client-server Architecture and AWS Virtualization•12 minutes

This module offers a comprehensive introduction to Cloud Computing, covering essential concepts such as cloud deployment models and service models. By the end of this module, learners will possess a solid understanding of cloud fundamentals.

What's included

11 videos4 readings3 assignments

11 videos•Total 52 minutes
  • Basics of Cloud Computing•8 minutes
  • Cloud Computing Deployment Models•1 minute
  • Public Cloud Explained with Examples•7 minutes
  • Private Cloud Explained with Examples•6 minutes
  • Hybrid Cloud Explained with Examples•7 minutes
  • Community Cloud Explained with Examples•3 minutes
  • Comparison of Deployment Models•4 minutes
  • Cloud Computing Service Models: Introduction and Comparison•9 minutes
  • Cloud Computing Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS in Detail•3 minutes
  • Understanding Cloud Service Models Using the Pizza Analogy•2 minutes
  • Cloud Service Provider•3 minutes
4 readings•Total 17 minutes
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing and Deployment Models•5 minutes
  • Understanding IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS: Differences, Responsibilities, and Use Cases•5 minutes
  • Course Synopsis•2 minutes
  • Summary•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 45 minutes
  • Cloud Computing Models and Providers•18 minutes
  • Cloud Deployment Model •15 minutes
  • Cloud Service Models•12 minutes

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Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

Questions on Quizzes not related to what is covered in the modules, It is diffucult to answer questions if they are not covered..

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Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Useful for newbies who want to learn about networking

Frequently asked questions

Nothing at all. No IT background, no cloud knowledge, no coding experience needed. If you can use a computer and browse the internet, you have everything required to start.

Yes, and that is exactly who this course is built for. It starts from how networks communicate, moves through virtualization and data centers, and then connects all of that to cloud models and AWS. You will not be dropped into tools without context.

Yes, cloud literacy is now expected across finance, operations, healthcare, retail, and project management. You do not need to be in IT for this knowledge to give you a visible edge at work.

Yes, it is part of the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep Specialization on Coursera. The networking concepts, deployment models, and service models covered map directly to what the exam tests.

This course is part of a structured AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep Specialization, not a standalone video series. It covers networking foundations and cloud models together, which most beginner cloud courses skip. Over 10,000 learners have already completed it with a 4.4 rating on Coursera.

Yes, cloud fundamentals appear in job descriptions across IT support, business analysis, operations, and project management. This course builds the vocabulary and conceptual foundation that employers expect at the entry level.

Both are built in. Every concept is taught through engaging videos and followed immediately by practice assignments and graded assessments, so application happens at every stage, not just at the end.

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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