Study Guide

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.