Introduction to Cloud and AWSLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 5G00GA94
Credits
3 op
Objectives
On completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:
*Describe what a cloud service provider (CSP) is and the value they bring to computing
*Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the shared security model
*Define the billing, account management, and pricing models
*Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance, for example, white papers or support tickets
*Describe basic or core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud
*Identify situations where a company should choose the cloud, and why
*Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure
*Identify how to migrate resources from on-premises infrastructure to cloud infrastructure
Content
This course provides a deeper look at cloud computing and the cloud computing service provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Students explore AWS services and technologies and how they are used to support businesses across the globe. Students also explore AWS technologies by building in the AWS Management Console, examining successful cloud implementations, and applying their knowledge to cloud-based scenarios.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
1 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 50% and 59% of the course assignments completed.
2 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 60% and 69% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
3 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 70% and 79% of the course assignments completed.
4 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 80% and 89% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and above 90% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
To pass:
- Complete knowledge check assignments.
- Complete the lab assignments.
- Complete the end of course final assessment with score above 50%.
To fail:
Under 50% of the course assignments completed or under 50% correct for final assessment.
Enrolment period
24.11.2025 - 11.01.2026
Timing
01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Jussi Pohjolainen
Person in charge
Jussi Pohjolainen
Groups
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24TIKOOT1
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23TIKOOT2
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23TIKOGAME
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24TIKOGAME
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24TIKOOT2
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23TIKOOT1
Objectives (course unit)
On completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:
*Describe what a cloud service provider (CSP) is and the value they bring to computing
*Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the shared security model
*Define the billing, account management, and pricing models
*Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance, for example, white papers or support tickets
*Describe basic or core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud
*Identify situations where a company should choose the cloud, and why
*Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure
*Identify how to migrate resources from on-premises infrastructure to cloud infrastructure
Content (course unit)
This course provides a deeper look at cloud computing and the cloud computing service provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Students explore AWS services and technologies and how they are used to support businesses across the globe. Students also explore AWS technologies by building in the AWS Management Console, examining successful cloud implementations, and applying their knowledge to cloud-based scenarios.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
1 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 50% and 59% of the course assignments completed.
2 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 60% and 69% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
3 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 70% and 79% of the course assignments completed.
4 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 80% and 89% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
5 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and above 90% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
To pass:
- Complete knowledge check assignments.
- Complete the lab assignments.
- Complete the end of course final assessment with score above 50%.
To fail:
Under 50% of the course assignments completed or under 50% correct for final assessment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
15.05.2025 - 08.09.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
ICT Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Jussi Pohjolainen
Person in charge
Pekka Pöyry
Groups
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22I226
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22I224
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22I227
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22I260EA
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22I260EBDegree Programme in Software Engineering
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22TIKOOT1
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23TIKOOT2
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22TIKOOT2
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23TIKOOT1
Objectives (course unit)
On completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:
*Describe what a cloud service provider (CSP) is and the value they bring to computing
*Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the shared security model
*Define the billing, account management, and pricing models
*Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance, for example, white papers or support tickets
*Describe basic or core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud
*Identify situations where a company should choose the cloud, and why
*Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure
*Identify how to migrate resources from on-premises infrastructure to cloud infrastructure
Content (course unit)
This course provides a deeper look at cloud computing and the cloud computing service provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Students explore AWS services and technologies and how they are used to support businesses across the globe. Students also explore AWS technologies by building in the AWS Management Console, examining successful cloud implementations, and applying their knowledge to cloud-based scenarios.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
1 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 50% and 59% of the course assignments completed.
2 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 60% and 69% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
3 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 70% and 79% of the course assignments completed.
4 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 80% and 89% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
5 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and above 90% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
To pass:
- Complete knowledge check assignments.
- Complete the lab assignments.
- Complete the end of course final assessment with score above 50%.
To fail:
Under 50% of the course assignments completed or under 50% correct for final assessment.
Location and time
Course Duration: Week 36 to Week 50, everything independent in aws academy and exam.tuni.fi
Exam schedules
Exam (exam.tuni.fi) will be open from week 49 to 02 and link is provided to students. If you fail the exam, you can retake the exam twice. If you pass the exam, you can retake the exam once. Leave a week to teacher to grade your exam. Every exam must be done in the period given (49 -> 02).
Assessment methods and criteria
1. To earn a minimum passing grade (1), you must complete all AWS Academy modules before week 50.
- Avoid last-minute work, follow the weekly schedule provided to stay on track.
2. To aim for a higher grade (1-5), you must participate in the final exam held in week 49 ->. You cannot participate on the exam if AWS Academy modules are not completed.
- If you take the exam but do not pass, your grade will remain 1 if you have done all the assignments in aws academy.
Exam is done in exam.tuni.fi.
- Contains multiple choice questions.
- Consists of questions from modules 02 to 13.
- Each module has five (5) questions, 12 modules × 5 questions = 60 questions
- Questions are chosen randomly so each student will get a unique exam.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
The course is done using digital lectures, demos, activities, knowledge checks, and hands-on labs independently.
Learning materials
All material in aws academy site.
Student workload
The course is 3 credits, which means ~81 hours of work which divided following:
1. Instructional Hours (≈40 hours):
- Lectures and guided hands‑on labs.
2. Self‑Study & Preparation (≈41 hours):
- Pre‑reading, lab review, troubleshooting.
- Exam prep, practice questions, optional projects.
Content scheduling
Week 36 – Module 01: Welcome and Overview / Welcome to AWS Academy Cloud Developing
Week 37 – Module 02: Introduction to Developing AWS
Week 38 – Module 03: Developing Storage Solutions
Week 39 – Module 04: Securing Access to Cloud Resources
Week 40 – Module 05: Developing Flexible NoSQL Solutions
Week 41 – Module 06: Developing REST APIs
Week 42 – Module 07: Developing Event-Driven Serverless Solutions
Week 43 – Module 08: Introducing Containers and Container Services
Week 44 – Module 09: Caching Information for Scalability
Week 45 – Module 10: Developing with Messaging Services
Week 46 – Module 11: Defining Workflows to Orchestrate Functions
Week 47 – Module 12: Developing Secure Applications on AWS
Week 48 – Module 13: Automating Deployment Using CI/CD Pipelines
Week 49 – Module 14: Bridging to Certification (Optional)
Week 50 – Exam
Completion alternatives
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Practical training and working life cooperation
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International connections
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Further information
Students should be familiar with at least one programming language and have some basic understanding of full stack development prior to this course.
Enrolment period
23.11.2023 - 07.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 05.05.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Louis Botha
Person in charge
Louis Botha
Objectives (course unit)
On completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:
*Describe what a cloud service provider (CSP) is and the value they bring to computing
*Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the shared security model
*Define the billing, account management, and pricing models
*Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance, for example, white papers or support tickets
*Describe basic or core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud
*Identify situations where a company should choose the cloud, and why
*Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure
*Identify how to migrate resources from on-premises infrastructure to cloud infrastructure
Content (course unit)
This course provides a deeper look at cloud computing and the cloud computing service provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Students explore AWS services and technologies and how they are used to support businesses across the globe. Students also explore AWS technologies by building in the AWS Management Console, examining successful cloud implementations, and applying their knowledge to cloud-based scenarios.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
1 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 50% and 59% of the course assignments completed.
2 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 60% and 69% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
3 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 70% and 79% of the course assignments completed.
4 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 80% and 89% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
5 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and above 90% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
To pass:
- Complete knowledge check assignments.
- Complete the lab assignments.
- Complete the end of course final assessment with score above 50%.
To fail:
Under 50% of the course assignments completed or under 50% correct for final assessment.
Location and time
2h per week classroom based lectures
Exam schedules
Will be announced in class
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass:
- Complete knowledge check assignments.
- Complete the lab assignments.
- Complete the end of course final assessment with score above 50%.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Lectures
Hands-on-labs
Pop Quizzes
Learning materials
AWS Academy Learning Environment
Student workload
2h per week for lectures, exercises and labs.
The course duration is approximately 60 hours.
Content scheduling
1. Cloud structure and features
2. Storing and sharing content in the cloud
3. Securing and monitoring in the cloud
4. Data management
5. Managing and optimising cloud features
Completion alternatives
None
Further information
The course prepares the student to write the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. The exam is at an external test centre and not part of the course.
Completing and passing the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, the course credits can be raised from 3 to 4 credits.
Enrolment period
15.12.2022 - 02.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 07.05.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Louis Botha
Person in charge
Louis Botha
Objectives (course unit)
On completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:
*Describe what a cloud service provider (CSP) is and the value they bring to computing
*Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the shared security model
*Define the billing, account management, and pricing models
*Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance, for example, white papers or support tickets
*Describe basic or core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud
*Identify situations where a company should choose the cloud, and why
*Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure
*Identify how to migrate resources from on-premises infrastructure to cloud infrastructure
Content (course unit)
This course provides a deeper look at cloud computing and the cloud computing service provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Students explore AWS services and technologies and how they are used to support businesses across the globe. Students also explore AWS technologies by building in the AWS Management Console, examining successful cloud implementations, and applying their knowledge to cloud-based scenarios.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
1 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 50% and 59% of the course assignments completed.
2 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 60% and 69% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
3 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 70% and 79% of the course assignments completed.
4 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 80% and 89% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
5 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and above 90% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
To pass:
- Complete knowledge check assignments.
- Complete the lab assignments.
- Complete the end of course final assessment with score above 50%.
To fail:
Under 50% of the course assignments completed or under 50% correct for final assessment.
Location and time
4h per week classroom based lectures
Exam schedules
Will be announced in class
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass:
- Complete knowledge check assignments.
- Complete the lab assignments.
- Complete the end of course final assessment with score above 50%.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Lectures
Hands-on-labs
Pop Quizzes
Learning materials
AWS Academy Learning Environment
Student workload
4h per week for lectures, exercises and labs.
The course duration is approximately 60 hours.
Content scheduling
1. Cloud structure and features
2. Storing and sharing content in the cloud
3. Securing and monitoring in the cloud
4. Data management
5. Managing and optimising cloud features
Completion alternatives
None
Further information
The course prepares the student to write the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. The exam is at an external test centre and not part of the course.
Completing and passing the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, the course credits can be raised from 3 to 4 credits.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Under 50% of the course assignments completed or under 50% correct for final assessment.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
1 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 50% and 59% of the course assignments completed.
2 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 60% and 69% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
3 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 70% and 79% of the course assignments completed.
4 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 80% and 89% of the course assignments completed.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
5 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and above 90% of the course assignments completed.