Cloud Computing 101 - Master the Fundamentals

This course is your first introduction to the world of cloud computing. It will familiarize you with the fundamental principles of the cloud and cover all the key aspects of developing and deploying applications on cloud platforms.

The course is not tied to a specific provider—the concepts studied apply to all cloud platforms: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, IBM Cloud, Netlify, and others. After completing the course, you will gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of cloud systems operation.

Throughout my years in the industry, I have found it crucial for every engineer to understand how the cloud works. It is the present and future of application development and deployment. Today, almost every business, regardless of scale, prefers to use cloud infrastructure—be it a private cloud or a public platform. We will thoroughly examine the technical and economic reasons for this choice.

The demand for cloud technology specialists is rapidly growing, and knowledge of cloud fundamentals provides a significant competitive advantage.

The course does not contain programming code but includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help you easily grasp the material. Upon completion, you will confidently understand the basic concepts of cloud computing and be able to move on to more advanced areas such as DevOps, cloud solutions architecture, service reliability engineering, and others.

Who this course is for

The course is designed for anyone looking to gain solid foundational knowledge in cloud computing. No prior preparation or experience with clouds is required.