Cloud Computing Fundamentals
(AWS / Azure / GCP)

This instructor-led, hands-on program delivers a vendor-neutral foundation in cloud computing, covering Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Participants gain essential skills to compare, select, and utilise cloud services effectively as they prepare for entry-level certifications. Designed for IT professionals, managers, and beginners, the program combines lectures, real-world examples, live demonstrations, and hands-on labs to ensure practical, job-ready knowledge.

Duration & Delivery

Overview

• Format: Instructor-led training (Online or In-Person)

• Duration: 5 Days

• Includes: Live demonstrations, hands-on labs, course materials

• Instructor: Certified multi-cloud professional with industry experience

Who Should Attend?

• IT professionals seeking foundational cloud knowledge

• Technical managers and decision-makers evaluating cloud solutions

• Developers or analysts new to cloud environments

• Professionals preparing for entry-level AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explain core cloud computing concepts, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and deployment options

• Describe key services for computing, storage, networking, and databases across AWS, Azure, and GCP

• Understand cloud security principles, including the Shared Responsibility Model

• Compare terminology, features, and pricing models across leading providers

• Identify appropriate cloud services for various business use cases

• Apply cost management strategies, including pricing models and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

• Gain the foundational knowledge required for entry-level cloud certifications

Program Features

• Vendor-neutral approach prioritizing core concepts before platform specifics

• Hands-on labs and live demos in AWS, Azure, and GCP

• Side-by-side comparisons of services, terminology, and pricing

• Real-world use cases illustrating business innovation

• Delivered by a certified, experienced multi-cloud instructor

• Guidance on certification paths and next steps

Detailed Course Schedule

Day 01: Core Concepts of Cloud Computing

• Introduction to cloud computing

• Service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

• Deployment models: Public, Private, Hybrid, Multi-Cloud

• Benefits and challenges of cloud adoption

• Vendor-neutral foundations for comparing providers

Outcome: Participants gain a clear, unbiased understanding of the fundamental building blocks of cloud computing.

Day 02: Exploring the Cloud with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• AWS global infrastructure overview

• Core services: EC2 (compute), S3 (storage), RDS (databases), VPC (networking), IAM (security)

• AWS Management Console navigation

• Hands-on labs: Deploying and managing basic workloads

• Best practices and real-world use cases

Outcome: Ability to navigate AWS, understand key services, and deploy basic solutions.

Day 03: Exploring the Cloud with Microsoft Azure

• Azure’s global architecture and key services

• Core components: Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, Virtual Network

• Security and Identity Management (Azure Active Directory)

• Azure Portal demonstrations

• Hands-on labs: Managing and deploying resources

• Common business use cases

Outcome: Competence in navigating Azure and utilizing core services.

Day 04: Exploring the Cloud with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• GCP’s global infrastructure and design philosophy

• Key services: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, VPC, IAM

• GCP Console navigation

• Hands-on labs: Deploying compute and storage solutions

• Real-world adoption examples

Outcome: Ability to use the GCP console and deploy typical workloads.

Hands-On Learning Approach

• Live demonstrations in AWS, Azure, and GCP

• Vendor-neutral explanations of concepts before diving into platform specifics

• Hands-on labs for deploying services on each platform

• Real-world use cases showing how companies innovate with the cloud

• Instructor-led discussions comparing terminology, services, and pricing

Certification Readiness

This program provides foundational preparation for entry-level certifications, such as:

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

• Google Cloud Digital Leader.
  

While it does not deliver full certification training, it gives participants the essential knowledge and confidence to pursue these certifications.

Day 05: Multi-Cloud Strategy, Comparison, and Next Steps

• Side-by-side comparison of AWS, Azure, and GCP services

• Pricing models, cost management, and TCO considerations

• Multi-cloud adoption strategies

• Planning for certification: AWS, Azure, and GCP entry-level paths

• Final Q&A and wrap-up discussion

Outcome: Participants can evaluate providers, plan multi-cloud strategies, and identify the next steps for learning.