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Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure)

Understand cloud computing and build your first services on AWS and Azure: compute, storage, networking, security and cost.

Level:: Beginner to intermediate
Format:: 1:1 online mentoring

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Practise between sessionsShort problems that build confidence.

About this course

Learn Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure) online

Almost every modern application runs in the cloud, yet the first look at AWS or Azure is overwhelming: hundreds of services, new names for familiar ideas, and permissions and networking that fail without a clear reason.

This course teaches the fundamentals that both providers share, then maps them to each one: cloud models, regions and availability zones, virtual machines, object storage, virtual networks, databases, identity and access, serverless, containers, monitoring and cost control. It prepares you for entry-level cloud certifications and for real projects.

Cloud computing is taught through affordable 1:1 online mentoring. A mentor explains each idea with short examples and reviews your work with you. Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form, for a free, no-obligation chat. We will suggest a plan that fits your budget and flexible timings, and you can start this week.

Who this course is for

Students and graduates who want a first cloud skill for jobs
Developers who need to deploy and run their own applications
Testers, analysts and support engineers moving towards cloud roles
Learners preparing for entry-level AWS or Azure certification exams
IT professionals moving from on-premises systems to the cloud

Outcomes

What you'll learn

Explain IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, regions, availability zones and the shared responsibility model
Launch and connect to a virtual machine on AWS and Azure
Store and serve files with object storage and set safe access rules
Design a simple virtual network with subnets, routing and security groups
Choose between relational and NoSQL managed databases
Use identity and access management with least privilege
Deploy a web application and put it behind a load balancer
Monitor a service and estimate and control cloud cost

Skills you'll gain

AWS EC2 and S3
Azure Virtual Machines and Blob Storage
IAM and Entra ID
Virtual networks
Security groups
Load balancing
Managed databases
Serverless functions
Containers in the cloud
Monitoring and logs
Cost management
Command line tools

Detailed syllabus

Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure) syllabus

Every module lists its topics and what you will be able to do. Your mentor plans sessions around them and your own goals.

Module 1
Cloud concepts
What the cloud is and why organisations use it.
- On-premises versus cloud
- IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
- Public, private and hybrid cloud
- Regions and availability zones
- Shared responsibility model
- Elasticity, scalability and high availability
By the end of this module you can
- Explain cloud service and deployment models with examples
- Describe how regions and availability zones improve reliability
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 2
Accounts, tools and identity
Setting up safely and controlling who can do what.
- Creating and securing a cloud account
- The console, CLI and SDKs
- AWS IAM users, roles and policies
- Azure Entra ID and role-based access control
- Least privilege and multi-factor authentication
- Budgets and billing alerts
By the end of this module you can
- Set up an account with MFA and a budget alert
- Write a least-privilege policy for a task
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 3
Compute: virtual machines
Running servers in the cloud.
- Instance types and sizing
- AWS EC2 and Azure Virtual Machines
- Images and key pairs or SSH keys
- Storage attached to machines
- Starting, stopping and pricing models
- Connecting over SSH
By the end of this module you can
- Launch, connect to and clean up a virtual machine
- Choose an instance size for a workload
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 4
Storage
Keeping files and backups.
- Object, block and file storage
- AWS S3 and Azure Blob Storage
- Buckets, containers and objects
- Access control and public access risks
- Lifecycle rules and storage classes
- Static website hosting
By the end of this module you can
- Store and serve files with object storage safely
- Pick the right storage type for a use case
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 5
Networking
Connecting cloud resources securely.
- IP addresses and CIDR
- AWS VPC and Azure Virtual Network
- Subnets, route tables and gateways
- Security groups and network security groups
- DNS with Route 53 and Azure DNS
- Load balancers
By the end of this module you can
- Design a network with public and private subnets
- Open only the ports a service needs
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 6
Databases
Managed data services.
- Relational and NoSQL options
- AWS RDS and Azure SQL Database
- DynamoDB and Cosmos DB overview
- Backups and read replicas
- Connecting an app securely
By the end of this module you can
- Create a managed database and connect an app to it
- Choose between SQL and NoSQL for a requirement
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 7
Serverless and containers
Running code without managing servers.
- Functions: AWS Lambda and Azure Functions
- Events and triggers
- Containers in the cloud
- Container registries
- App hosting services
- When to choose each option
By the end of this module you can
- Deploy a small function and a container
- Explain the trade-offs between VMs, containers and functions
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 8
Monitoring, security and cost
Keeping services healthy, safe and affordable.
- Logs and metrics: CloudWatch and Azure Monitor
- Alarms and dashboards
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Secrets management
- Cost explorer and tagging
- Well-architected principles
By the end of this module you can
- Set up an alarm and read logs to find a problem
- Reduce waste with tagging and budgets
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 9
Deploying a complete application
Putting the pieces together.
- Architecture for a three-tier web app
- Deploying code and configuration
- Connecting to a database and storage
- HTTPS and custom domains
- Automated deployment overview
- Clean-up to avoid unwanted cost
By the end of this module you can
- Deploy a web application end to end
- Draw and explain your architecture
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 10
Certification path and next steps
Choosing where to go after the basics.
- AWS Cloud Practitioner and Azure Fundamentals exam topics
- Associate-level paths
- Infrastructure as code overview
- Containers and Kubernetes next
- Building a cloud portfolio
By the end of this module you can
- Choose a certification and a study plan
- Describe a portfolio project you can show employers
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions

Ways to learn

How you can learn Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure)

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A mentor who knows this course plans sessions around your goal, explains each idea with fresh examples and checks your understanding. Personal attention, flexible timings in your time zone and affordable plans that fit your budget.

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How it works

Your learning journey

Four simple steps to start Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure) with a mentor. A real person replies to you; there is no booking system.

Step 1: Talk to us
Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form. The first chat is free, with no obligation.
Step 2: Get your plan
We listen to your goal, level and deadlines, then suggest a plan that fits your budget and timings.
Step 3: Learn with your mentor
Online 1:1 sessions with a mentor who knows your course, explains clearly and checks your understanding.
Step 4: Practise & track progress
Keep going between sessions with practice, and watch your confidence grow week by week.

Learn by doing

Projects and practice

Static website on object storage
Host a static site on S3 or Blob Storage with safe access rules, a custom domain and HTTPS.
Web app on a virtual machine
Deploy a small web application and database, lock down the network and record your architecture.
Serverless API
Build a small API with functions and a managed database, with logs and an alarm.
Cost and security review
Audit a sample account for open storage, wide permissions and idle resources, and write your fixes.

Your progress

What you'll be able to do

Milestones from the start, middle and end of the syllabus.

Explain cloud service and deployment models with examples
Early on
Create a managed database and connect an app to it
Halfway
Choose a certification and a study plan
By the end

FAQs

Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure): frequently asked questions

Is there a self-study option?

Free self-study lessons on MentorNxt currently cover Java and Python only, so cloud computing is taught through 1:1 mentoring. Your mentor builds a plan around your goal and gives you hands-on exercises to complete between sessions.

Should I learn AWS or Azure?

Start with the shared ideas, which are the same on both. Then focus on the provider your target employers or your project use. The course teaches both side by side so you can switch later.

Will the practical work cost me money?

Both providers offer free tiers and free credits for new accounts. Your mentor shows you how to set budgets and clean up resources so you do not pay for things you forgot to switch off.

Can this prepare me for a certification?

Yes. The syllabus covers the topics of the entry-level AWS Cloud Practitioner and Azure Fundamentals exams, and your mentor can add practice questions and revision plans.

Do I need programming knowledge?

Not for the fundamentals. Basic command line and some scripting help for the deployment modules, and your mentor can teach these as you go.

How much does mentoring cost?

1:1 mentoring is personal online tutoring and is affordable, with plans that fit your budget. Tell us your goal and how often you would like sessions, and our team will suggest an option that works for you in a free, no-obligation chat.

How do I get started?

Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form on this page. Our team replies, talks through your goal and level, and arranges a mentor at flexible timings in your time zone. You can start this week.

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Last reviewed9 November 2026

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Learn Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure) online

Who this course is for

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure) syllabus

Cloud concepts

Accounts, tools and identity

Compute: virtual machines

Storage

Networking

Databases

Serverless and containers

Monitoring, security and cost

Deploying a complete application

Certification path and next steps

How you can learn Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure)

Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure) mentor, 1:1 online

Your learning journey

Step 1: Talk to us

Step 2: Get your plan

Step 3: Learn with your mentor

Step 4: Practise & track progress

Projects and practice

Static website on object storage

Web app on a virtual machine

Serverless API

Cost and security review

What you'll be able to do

Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure): frequently asked questions

Talk to our team about Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure)

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Syllabus references

Ready to start Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure)?

Learn Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure) online

Who this course is for

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure) syllabus

Cloud concepts

Accounts, tools and identity

Compute: virtual machines

Storage

Networking

Databases

Serverless and containers

Monitoring, security and cost

Deploying a complete application

Certification path and next steps

How you can learn Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure)

Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure) mentor, 1:1 online

Your learning journey

Step 1: Talk to us

Step 2: Get your plan

Step 3: Learn with your mentor

Step 4: Practise & track progress

Projects and practice

Static website on object storage

Web app on a virtual machine

Serverless API

Cost and security review

What you'll be able to do

Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure): frequently asked questions

Talk to our team about Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure)

Related courses

Docker & DevOps

Linux & Shell Scripting

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Computer Networks

System Design

Spring Boot

Syllabus references

Ready to start Cloud Computing Basics (AWS & Azure)?