1. Cloud Computing Basics:
– Definition and benefits of cloud computing.
– Types of cloud services: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
– Cloud deployment models: Public, Private, Hybrid, and Multi-cloud.
2. AWS Overview:
– History and evolution of AWS.
– Key AWS use cases: Startups, enterprises, and government organizations.
– AWS ecosystem overview: Over 200 services in categories like compute, storage, and databases.
3. AWS Global Infrastructure:
– Definition of Regions, Availability Zones (AZs), and Edge Locations.
– Benefits of global infrastructure: Low latency, fault tolerance, and scalability.
– Examples of region-specific service availability.
4. Hands-On Activity:
– Logging into the AWS Management Console.
– Navigating the AWS service dashboard.
– Explore a list of global AWS Regions and AZs.

1. Compute Services:
– Introduction to Amazon EC2: Launching and managing virtual servers.
– EC2 pricing models: On-Demand, Reserved Instances, and Spot Instances.
– AWS Lambda: Basics of serverless computing.
– Use cases for Lambda functions.
2. Storage Services:
– Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service):
– Buckets, objects, versioning, and permissions.
– Lifecycle management and cross-region replication.
– Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store): Block-level storage for EC2.
– Amazon Glacier: Low-cost archival storage.
3. Database Services:
– Amazon RDS:
– Database engines supported (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
– Multi-AZ deployments for high availability.
– Amazon DynamoDB: Key-value database service basics.
4. Hands-On Activity:
– Launch and terminate an EC2 instance.
– Create and configure an S3 bucket.
– Store and retrieve data using S3.

1. AWS Shared Responsibility Model:
– Understanding AWS responsibilities (security of the cloud).
– Customer responsibilities (security in the cloud).
2. Identity and Access Management (IAM):
– Concepts: Users, groups, roles, and policies.
– Best practices: Least privilege access, using MFA, and password policies.
– Managing access keys securely.
3. AWS Security Features:
– Encryption with AWS Key Management Service (KMS).
– AWS CloudTrail for auditing and logging API calls.
– AWS Trusted Advisor for security and cost optimization.
4. Compliance in AWS:
– Understanding compliance certifications (ISO 27001, SOC, PCI DSS, etc.).
– AWS Artifact: Access to compliance reports.
5. Hands-On Activity:
– Create IAM users and assign specific roles.
– Enable MFA for an IAM user.
– Use CloudTrail to review API activity logs.

1. AWS Pricing and Cost Management:
– AWS Free Tier: Overview and limits.
– Pricing models: Pay-as-you-go, Reserved Instances, and Savings Plans.
– Cost calculators: AWS Pricing Calculator and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator.
2. Monitoring and Optimizing Costs:
– Using AWS Cost Explorer to track spending.
– Budget alerts with AWS Budgets.
– Strategies to reduce costs: Reserved Instances, Auto Scaling, and Spot Instances.
3. Certification Preparation:
– Overview of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam:
– Exam domains: Cloud concepts, AWS architecture, security, and pricing.
– Types of questions: Multiple choice and multiple response.
– Practice questions and mock tests.
– Tips for time management and eliminating incorrect answers.
4. Hands-On Activity:
– Configure and explore the AWS Cost Explorer.
– Create a budget and set up alerts for cost tracking.

– Full-length mock test: 50 questions designed to simulate the certification exam.
– Feedback session to review incorrect answers and clarify concepts.