Learn Cloud Computing
Build on AWS, GCP, and Azure infrastructure. A free, structured curriculum: 5 units · 20 lessons · self-paced.
Curriculum outline
Unit 1: Getting Started with Cloud Computing
Lesson 1.1: What Is Cloud Computing and Why Learn It
Lesson 1.2: Setting Up Your Environment
Lesson 1.3: Your First Hands-On Exercise
Lesson 1.4: Core Vocabulary and Concepts
Unit 2: Beginner Fundamentals
Lesson 2.1: Essential Techniques: The Basics
Lesson 2.2: Common Patterns and Best Practices
Lesson 2.3: Working Through Simple Exercises
Lesson 2.4: Debugging and Fixing Mistakes
Unit 3: Intermediate Skills
Lesson 3.1: Leveling Up: Intermediate Techniques
Lesson 3.2: Working with More Complex Scenarios
Lesson 3.3: Combining Multiple Skills
Lesson 3.4: Real-World Intermediate Projects
Unit 4: Advanced Techniques
Lesson 4.1: Advanced Concepts and Strategies
Lesson 4.2: Performance and Optimization
Lesson 4.3: Professional-Grade Workflows
Lesson 4.4: Handling Edge Cases and Complexity
Unit 5: Cloud Computing in the Real World
Lesson 5.1: Industry Standards and Conventions
Lesson 5.2: Collaboration and Team Workflows
Lesson 5.3: Portfolio and Professional Presentation
Lesson 5.4: Staying Current and Continuing Growth
Sample lesson preview
What Is Cloud Computing and Why Learn It
Understand what Cloud Computing is and why it matters.
Cloud Computing is best understood through its purpose: what problem does it solve, or what need does it address? Rather than starting with a textbook definition, think about when and why people encounter Cloud Computing in real life. Understanding the "why" first makes the technical details much easier to grasp. The simplest test of understanding: can you explain it in one sentence to someone who's never heard of it?