Become a Cloud Architect: Design, Deploy & Manage Scalable Cloud Infrastructure

I. Introduction:

The cloud computing revolution is transforming businesses worldwide. This course equips you with the skills to become a cloud architect, a critical role in designing, deploying, and managing secure and scalable cloud infrastructure. Through a mix of lectures, hands-on labs, and case studies, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of cloud concepts, architectures, services, and best practices.

II. Course Objectives:

• Grasp the fundamentals of cloud computing, including deployment models, service models, and architectural patterns.
• Understand core cloud services offered by major providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Design and deploy secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) principles using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Azure Resource Manager.
• Manage and optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and security.

III. Course Highlights:

Cloud Computing Fundamentals:

Introduction to cloud computing concepts

Benefits and challenges of cloud adoption

Cloud deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid)

Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

Cloud security considerations

 Cloud Infrastructure & Services:

Deep dive into core cloud services (compute, storage, networking)

Exploring services offered by AWS, Azure, and GCP

Identity and Access Management (IAM) in the cloud

Virtualization technologies and containers

Designing for the Cloud:

Cloud architecture best practices

Fault tolerance and high availability

Scalability and performance optimization

Cost optimization strategies for cloud deployments

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

Introduction to IaC principles and benefits

Using IaC tools like CloudFormation or ARM templates

Automating cloud infrastructure provisioning and management

Cloud Management & Optimization:

Cloud monitoring and troubleshooting techniques

Security best practices for cloud environments

Disaster recovery and business continuity planning in the cloud

Cloud cost management tools and strategies

IV. Target Audience

IT professionals with an interest in cloud computing

System administrators looking to expand their skillset

Developers seeking to build cloud-native applications

Anyone interested in pursuing a career in cloud architecture