Cloud Computing: AWS & Azure Basics
Cloud computing is the backbone of modern IT infrastructure. Learn to work with Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure — the two most in-demand cloud platforms — and build the skills that lead to high-paying cloud roles averaging ₹10–25 LPA.
About This Course
Every major company today runs on cloud infrastructure — and the professionals who can manage, deploy, and scale that infrastructure are among the highest-paid in the industry. AWS and Azure certifications are consistently listed among the top credentials recruiters look for in 2026.
This 6-week course is designed for 3rd and 4th year CS/IT students who want to break into cloud computing with a strong practical foundation. You will work directly on AWS Free Tier and Azure Student accounts — real platforms, real deployments, no simulations.
You will learn the core services that every cloud professional uses daily: compute, storage, networking, identity management, and deployment pipelines. You will also understand the key differences between AWS and Azure so you can confidently work in any cloud environment.
Cloud architects, cloud engineers, and DevOps engineers are among the fastest-growing and best-paying roles in Indian IT. This course is your entry point into that ecosystem.
Curriculum Highlights
Week 1 — Cloud Computing Fundamentals
What is cloud computing and why it matters; IaaS, PaaS, SaaS models; overview of AWS and Azure platforms; creating and configuring your AWS Free Tier and Azure Student accounts
Week 2 — Compute & Virtual Machines
Launching EC2 instances on AWS; creating Azure Virtual Machines; SSH access and server configuration; understanding instance types and pricing
Week 3 — Storage & Databases
AWS S3: buckets, objects, and permissions; Azure Blob Storage; RDS and cloud databases; static website hosting on S3
Week 4 — Networking & Security
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) on AWS; Azure Virtual Networks; security groups and firewalls; IAM: users, roles, and policies; least privilege access
Week 5 — Deployment & Automation
Deploying web applications to the cloud; introduction to Elastic Beanstalk and Azure App Service; basic CI/CD concepts; infrastructure as code overview
Week 6 — Monitoring, Cost Management & Capstone
CloudWatch and Azure Monitor; billing alerts and cost optimization; capstone project: deploy a full application on AWS or Azure; cloud certification roadmap
What You'll Achieve
Work confidently on AWS and Microsoft Azure platforms
Launch, configure, and manage virtual machines and cloud storage
Set up secure networks and manage user access with IAM
Deploy web applications to the cloud
Understand cloud cost management and optimization
A deployed cloud project for your portfolio
Clear roadmap toward AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals certification
