Introduction to Cloud Computing

What You’ll Learn

You’ll get a clear understanding of what cloud computing means, how it has evolved, and why it matters for businesses and modern applications.

Explore different cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid);

Learn about core cloud infrastructure components such as compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and containerization.

You’ll also examine cloud architecture components such as virtual machines vs bare-metal servers, different storage types (block, file, object), and content delivery networks.

Learn about cloud security essentials, monitoring, real-world adoption case studies across industries, and potential job roles in the cloud domain.

What Skills Do You Gain

  • - Cloud computing fundamentals
  • - Understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and different deployment models
  • - Knowledge of cloud infrastructure: compute, storage, networking, virtualization, containers
  • - Awareness of modern cloud practices: microservices, serverless, multicloud/hybrid cloud, DevOps
  • - Basic cloud security principles and monitoring practices
  • - Ability to design and conceptualize cloud-based architectures

Course Structure

Overview of Cloud Computing:
Learn what cloud computing is, its essential characteristics, its evolution, and what makes it beneficial for businesses and applications. Understand why many organizations adopt cloud solutions and explore case studies.

Cloud Service & Deployment Models:
Dive into the main cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (public, private, hybrid, community). Understand the differences, advantages, and use cases of each.

Cloud Architecture & Components:
Explore how cloud architecture is built: virtualization (virtual machines vs bare-metal), containerization, cloud networking, different storage types (block, file, object), and content delivery networks.

Emerging Cloud Trends & Practices:
Understand current cloud-native practices such as microservices, serverless computing, multicloud/hybrid strategies and the role of DevOps for scalable, efficient deployments.

Cloud Security, Monitoring & Use Cases:
Learn security fundamentals for cloud — identity and access management, encryption, and secure networking. Study how monitoring tools help manage cloud infrastructure. Review real-world industry use cases and get an overview of job roles in cloud computing.

Final Assignment / Practical Project:
Apply your learning by conceptualising or deploying a cloud-based application or architecture. Use your understanding of cloud infrastructure, deployment models, and security to design a scalable, secure cloud setup.

Why This Course Matters

Cloud computing is the backbone of many modern applications and services. Mastering cloud fundamentals enables you to build scalable, cost-efficient solutions and adapt to evolving tech demands. Whether you aim to become a cloud practitioner, support IT infrastructure, work in DevOps, or explore modern software architectures, this course gives you a solid foundation to start from..