AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
Instructor-led AWS-aligned training in AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials. Delivered live online by senior practitioners, with hands-on labs and a final assessment. Includes an Skilvi course-completion certificate.
Overview
This course provides a fundamental understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud concepts, services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. It is designed to help individuals build a strong foundational knowledge of the AWS Cloud, enabling them to make informed decisions about IT solutions and prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.
What you'll learn
- Identify the core AWS services and their common use cases.
- Understand the AWS global infrastructure and its benefits.
- Explain the basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS Cloud.
- Describe the AWS shared responsibility model.
- Recognize the different AWS pricing models and billing practices.
- Summarize the key architectural principles of the AWS Cloud.
- Identify appropriate AWS services for common technical problems.
- Understand the various support options available on AWS.
Curriculum
6 modules · outline is indicative and can be tailored to your team.
1Module 1: Introduction to the AWS Cloud
- What is cloud computing?
- Benefits of the AWS Cloud
- AWS global infrastructure
- Introduction to core AWS services
- Using the AWS Management Console
2Module 2: AWS Cloud Concepts
- Cloud deployment models
- High availability and scalability
- Elasticity and agility
- Cost-effectiveness
- Pay-as-you-go pricing
3Module 3: Security and Compliance
- AWS shared responsibility model
- AWS security best practices
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Security groups and Network ACLs
- Compliance and governance in AWS
4Module 4: AWS Core Services
- Compute services: EC2, Lambda
- Storage services: S3, EBS, Glacier
- Networking: VPC, Route 53, Load Balancers
- Database services: RDS, DynamoDB
- Management and governance services: CloudWatch, CloudTrail
5Module 5: Billing, Pricing, and Support
- AWS pricing models: On-Demand, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances
- AWS Free Tier
- Understanding the AWS Cost Explorer
- AWS Support plans
- AWS Marketplace
6Module 6: Cloud Architecture and Well-Architected Framework
- Introduction to the AWS Well-Architected Framework
- Operational excellence
- Security pillar
- Reliability pillar
- Performance efficiency pillar
- Cost optimization pillar
Prerequisites
No prior experience with AWS or cloud computing is required.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for IT professionals, business users, sales and marketing professionals, and anyone new to the AWS Cloud looking to gain foundational knowledge.
Certification
Prepares you for the official AWS certification exam.
Skilvi is an independent training provider and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, AWS. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Frequently asked questions
What is the delivery format for this course?
This is an instructor-led, live-online course delivered through a virtual classroom environment.
How long is this course?
The course typically runs for 2 days, with approximately 7 hours of instruction per day, including breaks.
Do I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an Skilvi course-completion certificate.
Does this course include an exam voucher for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam?
Exam vouchers are not directly included with the course but can be made available through authorized channels on request.
Are there any prerequisites for attending this course?
No, this is a beginner-level course and requires no prior experience with AWS or cloud computing.

Pricing on request
- Live online (VILT)
- 16–24 hours
- Hands-on labs & assignments
- Skilvi completion certificate
- Exam voucher on request
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