Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to do the following:
*Recall cloud computing services and models
*Describe developing on AWS
*Write code that interacts with Amazon S3 by using AWS SDKs
*Explain the role of AWS IAM
*Write code that interacts with Amazon DynamoDB by using AWS SDKs
*Explain caching with Amazon CloudFront and Amazon ElastiCache
*Configure containers
*Develop solutions with SQS and SNS
*Write code that interacts with Aws Lambda by using AWS SDKs
*Create a REST API by suing Amazon API Gateway
*Describe the use of AWS Step Functions
*Explain how to build secure applications
*Identify best practice for deploying applications

Content (course unit)

AWS Academy Cloud Developing is an AWS Academy course designed to help students develop technical expertise in development using cloud technologies. The curriculum is delivered through instructor-led classes, digital videos, knowledge checks, and hands-on labs. Throughout the course, students will explore a scenario that provides opportunities to build a variety of infrastructures through a guided, hands-on approach. Students have access to course manuals, online knowledge checks, hands-on labs, a free practice certification exam, and a discount voucher for the certification exam.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Introduction to Cloud and AWS or similar course.

Location and time

First lecture is mandatory.
Every second week will be self study.
Every other week will be labs in classroom.

Exam schedules

No exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Labs and Knowledge check completion

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

• Recorded lectures
• Recorded demos
• Lecture materials
• Educator demo instructions
• Practical activities
• Lab exercises
• Knowledge checks

Learning materials

AWS Academy Cloud Developing Curriculum

Student workload

Lectures(online and classroom) : 18h
Exercise/Lab/Demo : 20h
Knowledge Checks : 2h
Total: 40 hours

Content scheduling

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Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

The curriculum is provided by the AWS academy.

After completing the course it would be possible to complete the AWS Certified Developer Associate exam at an AWS exam centre.

Completing the AWS Official certification the course credits can be raised to 3.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Under 50% of the Labs and Knowledge checks completed

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Between 50% and 70% of the Labs and Knowledge checks completed

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Between 70% and 90% of the Labs and Knowledge checks completed

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Above 90% of the Labs and Knowledge checks completed