In this module, we will lay the foundation for your AWS journey by introducing you to the course structure, your instructor, and key cloud computing concepts. You’ll create your AWS account, secure it with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and get hands-on experience with essential AWS services like EC2, RDS, and Lambda. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of AWS’s global infrastructure and its role in the cloud ecosystem.

In this module, we will focus on AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to ensure secure access and permissions across your AWS environment. You’ll learn how to manage IAM users, groups, and roles, configure policies, and use IAM security tools. Through hands-on labs, you'll gain practical experience in enforcing security measures and automating access management using AWS CLI, providing a strong foundation for secure cloud operations.

In this module, we will introduce you to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), one of the most widely used storage solutions in AWS. You’ll learn about the different storage types and classes, and gain hands-on experience creating and configuring S3 buckets, enabling versioning, and implementing replication. By the end of the section, you will be able to set up S3 for static website hosting and manage your data storage with efficiency and security.

In this module, we will explore Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and the essential networking components within AWS. You’ll learn the basics of IP addresses, subnetting, and VPC creation, followed by hands-on labs where you'll design and implement a custom VPC, configure subnets, route tables, and Internet Gateways, and set up security using NAT Gateways and Security Groups. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of how to manage networking and security in AWS.

In this module, we will introduce you to Amazon EC2 and its powerful capabilities for scalable cloud computing. You'll learn how to launch, manage, and secure EC2 instances, select the right pricing options, and configure storage solutions using EBS. Additionally, you'll explore Elastic Load Balancers and Auto Scaling to ensure your infrastructure can handle varying traffic loads. Through hands-on labs, you will automate tasks with AWS Lambda and gain practical experience optimizing your cloud environment.

In this module, we will explore the power of relational databases on AWS, focusing on Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service). You’ll learn how to deploy, manage, and scale relational databases in the cloud, with an emphasis on high availability and data protection through Multi-AZ deployments and backups. Hands-on labs will guide you through setting up RDS instances and read replicas to enhance your database performance and availability.

In this module, we will dive into AWS Management & Governance tools that help streamline operations and maintain secure, optimized environments. You’ll gain hands-on experience with Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring resources, AWS Systems Manager for automating tasks, and AWS Secrets Manager for secure management of application secrets. Additionally, you’ll explore CloudTrail to track API activities, ensuring compliance and security across your AWS infrastructure.

In this module, you will work through a comprehensive project based on The Vegan Studio, applying all the AWS services and principles you’ve learned throughout the course. The project covers everything from high-level design to resource management, including setting up VPCs, IAM roles, and Auto Scaling. You’ll also perform failover testing, configure RDS with Multi-AZ for high availability, and ensure resource efficiency by cleaning up at the end. This hands-on project is designed to reinforce your AWS knowledge and provide practical experience with critical cloud services.