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Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 25 hours
  • Course by IBM
  • Offered by

About

Whether you need general cloud computing knowledge for school or business, or you are considering a career change, this beginner-friendly, self-paced course is right for you. Discover the offerings of prominent cloud service providers AWS, Google, IBM, Microsoft, and others, and review cloud computing case studies. Learn about cloud adoption, blockchain, analytics, and AI. Next, explore cloud service models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Public, Private, and Hybrid deployment models. This course demystifies cloud infrastructure components, including virtual machines, networking, and storage. You'll gain foundational knowledge of Hybrid, Multicloud, Microservices, Serverless, DevOps, Cloud Native, Application Modernization, and cloud security and monitoring. You'll also explore cloud computing job roles. Then, gain hands-on cloud services experience and deploy an application on IBM Cloud. A valuable employment portfolio project. After this course, check out the related courses to help you towards your new career as a cloud engineer, full stack developer, DevOps engineer, cybersecurity analyst, and others.

Modules

Welcome

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Welcome

3 Readings

  • About the Course
  • Course Learning Objectives
  • Course Syllabus

Introduction to Cloud Computing

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Introduction to Cloud Computing

5 Videos

  • Definition and Essential Characteristics of Cloud Computing
  • Expert Viewpoints: Definition and Essential Characteristics of Cloud Computing
  • History and Evolution of Cloud Computing
  • Key Considerations for Cloud Computing
  • Key Cloud Service Providers and Their Services

1 Readings

  • Lesson 1 Summary: Introduction to Cloud Computing

Business Case for Cloud Computing

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Business Case for Cloud Computing

3 Videos

  • Cloud Adoption - No longer a choice
  • Expert Viewpoints: Cloud Adoption Benefits and Use Cases
  • Cloud Adoption - Some case studies

1 Readings

  • Lesson 2 Summary: Business Case for Cloud Computing

Emerging Technologies Accelerated by Cloud

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Emerging Technologies Accelerated by Cloud

3 Videos

  • Internet of Things in the Cloud
  • Artificial Intelligence on the Cloud
  • Blockchain and Analytics in the Cloud

1 Readings

  • Lesson 3 Summary: Emerging Technologies Accelerated by Cloud

Module 1 Glossary, Assessment and Discussion Prompt

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Graded Quiz: Overview of Cloud Computing

1 Discussions

  • Introduce yourself

1 Readings

  • Module 1 Glossary: Overview of Cloud Computing

Service Models

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Service Models

4 Videos

  • Overview of Cloud Service Models
  • IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service
  • PaaS - Platform as a Service
  • SaaS - Software as a Service

1 Readings

  • Lesson 1 Summary: Service Models

Deployment Models

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Deployment Models

4 Videos

  • Public Cloud
  • Private Cloud
  • Hybrid Cloud
  • Expert Viewpoints: Cloud Computing Service and Deployment Models

2 Readings

  • Community Cloud
  • Lesson 2 Summary: Deployment Models

Module 2 Glossary and Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Graded Quiz: Cloud Computing Models

1 Readings

  • Module 2 Glossary: Cloud Computing Models

[Optional] Create an IBM Cloud Account

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 1 Plugin
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1 External Tool

  • [Optional] Obtain IBM Cloud Feature Code and Activate Trial Account

1 Readings

  • Reading: IBM Cloud Account

Cloud Infrastructure

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Cloud Infrastructure

7 Videos

  • Overview of Cloud Infrastructure
  • Virtualization and Virtual Machines Explained
  • Types of Virtual Machines
  • Bare Metal Servers
  • Secure Networking in Cloud
  • Containers
  • Expert Viewpoints: Components of Cloud Computing

1 Readings

  • Lesson 1 Summary: Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud Storage and Content Delivery Networks

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Cloud Storage and Content Delivery Networks

7 Videos

  • Basics of Storage on Cloud
  • File Storage
  • Block Storage
  • Object Storage Overview
  • Object Storage - Tiers and APIs
  • CDN - Content Delivery Networks
  • Expert Viewpoints: Cloud Storage

1 Readings

  • Lesson 2 Summary: Cloud Storage and Content Delivery Networks

Module 3 Glossary and Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 3 Graded Quiz: Components of Cloud Computing

1 Readings

  • Module 3 Glossary: Components of Cloud Computing

Hybrid Multi-Cloud, Microservices, and Serverless

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Emergent Trends and Practices

3 Videos

  • Hybrid Multi-cloud
  • Microservices
  • Serverless Computing

1 Readings

  • Lesson 1 Summary

Cloud Native Applications, DevOps, and Application Modernization

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Cloud Native Applications, DevOps, and Application Modernization

4 Videos

  • Cloud Native Applications
  • DevOps on the Cloud
  • Application Modernization
  • Expert Viewpoints: Cloud Native and Emergent Cloud Trends

2 Readings

  • DevOps on the Cloud
  • Lesson 2 Summary

Module 4 Glossary and Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Graded Quiz: Emergent Trends and Practices

1 Readings

  • Module 4 Glossary: Emergent Trends and Practices

Cloud Security and Monitoring

    • 5 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Cloud Security and Monitoring

5 Videos

  • What is Cloud Security - Part 1
  • What is Cloud Security - Part 2
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Cloud Encryption
  • Cloud Monitoring - Basics and Benefits

3 Readings

  • Policies and Principles of Access Management
  • Cloud Monitoring and Benefits
  • Lesson Summary: Cloud Security and Monitoring

Case Studies and Jobs

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Case Studies and Jobs

3 Videos

  • Case Studies in Different Industry Verticals
  • Career Opportunities and Job Roles in Cloud Computing
  • Expert Viewpoints: Job Market for Cloud Computing

1 Readings

  • Lesson Summary: Case Studies and Jobs

Module 5 Glossary and Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 5 Graded Quiz: Cloud Security, Monitoring, Case Studies, & Jobs

1 Readings

  • Module 5 Glossary: Cloud Security, Monitoring, Case Studies, & Jobs

Final Project

    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Hands-on Project: Deploy an Application on Cloud

[Optional] Case Study: Modernize with Cloud

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Case Study Quiz: Modernize with Cloud

1 Readings

  • About this optional assignment

Course Wrap Up

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Expert Viewpoints: Your Career in Cloud Computing

2 Readings

  • Congrats & Next Steps
  • Thanks from the Course Team

Auto Summary

Embark on your cloud computing journey with this beginner-friendly course designed for career changers and knowledge seekers alike. Delve into cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid), explore offerings from leading providers like AWS, Google, and Microsoft, and understand key components such as datacenters and virtual machines. Gain insights into emergent trends like Multicloud, DevOps, and cloud security. Engage in hands-on labs and a final project deploying a serverless application. Ideal for aspiring cloud engineers, full stack developers, and more. Available on Coursera with Starter, Professional, and Paid subscription options.

Rav Ahuja
Instructor

Rav Ahuja