This course is for individuals who seek a basic understanding of cloud computing. You will learn the key concepts, characteristics, and benefits of cloud computing. This introductory course also highlights the practical applications of cloud computing and how it enhances daily work life. This course includes presentations, class demonstrations, activities, and knowledge checks for a fundamental understanding of cloud computing.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
- Understand cloud computing concepts and key characteristics.
- Explore cloud computing use cases.
- Identify the role of Information Technology (IT) in an organization for business transformation.
- Analyse the business value of the cloud.
Pre-requisites
We recommend that attendees of this course have the following prerequisites:
- Have a basic understanding of common terminologies used in day-to-day work.
- General IT business knowledge.
- General IT technical knowledge.
- Hardware & Software
- This course will be conducted as a Virtual Live Class (VLC) via Zoom platform.
- Participants must own a Zoom account and have a laptop or a desktop with “Zoom Client for Meetings” installed. Download from zoom.us/download.
System Requirement |
Must-have: Please ensure that your computer or laptop meets the following requirements.
Good-to-have:
Not recommended: |
Course Outline
Introduction to Cloud Computing & AWS
- On Premises versus Cloud
- Cloud computing defined
- Cloud computing use cases
- Key characteristics of cloud technology
- Cloud business model
- Elasticity
- Cloud security
- AWS Global infrastructure
IT for Business Transformation
- Role of IT
- Brief history of IT
- Traditional IT
- Reasons to move from traditional infrastructure to cloud computing
Module 4: Business Value of the Cloud
- Business value measurements
- Business needs
- Industry trends
- Case studies
- Job roles in the Cloud
Demo and Hands-On Activity
- Demo of AWS cloud console
- Demo of AWS SkillBuilder, applying filters, registering and accessing free digital courses
- Hands-on activity: creating AWS account, working with AWS SkillBuilder
- Hands-on activity: working with other cloud applications: Google drive, Dropbox
Module 5: Business Value Activity
- Discuss a fictional case study
Certificate Obtained and Conferred by
Upon meeting the attendance and assessment(s) criteria, participants will be awarded a digital Certificate of Completion from NTUC LearningHub.
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More Information
- NTUC LearningHub
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