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About the Course

Start your cloud computing journey with this self-paced introductory course! Whether you need general cloud computing knowledge for school or business, or you are considering a career change, this beginner-friendly course is right for you. In this course you’ll learn about essential characteristics of cloud computing and emerging technologies supported by cloud. You’ll explore cloud service models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Public, Private, and Hybrid deployment models. Discover the offerings of prominent cloud service providers AWS, Google, IBM, Microsoft, and others, and review cloud computing case studies. Learn about cloud adoption, blockchain, analytics, and AI. You will learn about the many components of cloud computing architecture including datacenters, availability zones, virtual machines, containers, and bare metal servers. You will also familiarize yourself with different types of cloud storage options, such as Object Storage. You’ll gain foundational knowledge of emergent cloud trends and practices including Hybrid, Multicloud, Microservices, Serverless, DevOps, Cloud Native, Application Modernization, as well as learn about cloud security and monitoring. You’ll also explore cloud computing job roles and possible career paths and opportunities. You will complete a number of labs and quizzes throughout this course to increase your understanding of course content. At the end of the course, you will complete a final project where you will deploy an application to Cloud using a serverless architecture, a valuable addition to your portfolio. After this course, check out the related courses to help you towards your new career as a cloud engineer, full stack developer, DevOps engineer, cybersecurity analyst, and others....

Top reviews

RV

Nov 9, 2020

Amazing course by IBM. They teach the subject with simplicity and purpose, that makes you study with zeal.

I recommend this course for all those who want a basic understanding of cloud computing.

BP

Oct 28, 2022

Great review for Cloud concepts that I needed. Probably would use it once I start studying for some AWS content since not many people use IBM but still a great way to get started in cloud computing.

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By Soumya D

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Sep 13, 2023

I had a great experience in exploring and learning new things in cloud computing. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

By Christian P

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Sep 19, 2022

Excelente curso para introducirnos en el entorno de "Cloud Computing". Los ejemplos son fáciles de seguir e implementar.

By Patricia M

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Aug 23, 2022

I felt like I learned a lot about Cloud Computing, especially in the Cloud security space. I really enjoyed this course!

By Reem B A

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Feb 23, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. It really was just perfect and it made the concept of cloud computing really clear for me.

By Jordan L

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Nov 26, 2020

Very thorough explanations of basic cloud computing. A very complicated subject put in simple terms. I've learned a lot.

By Kartik P

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Sep 1, 2023

Despite completing all modules 10 days prior, how come new modules are added and progress is set again to not complete?

By Amith J

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Feb 13, 2023

Exceptional. Gave me much insights into the understanding of cloud computing and now i wishes to pursue it even further

By Alyssa T

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Jul 11, 2022

This course was interesting and thought provoking for beginners to cloud computing. I enjoyed the business vignettes.

By Bipin G

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Oct 18, 2023

Very good teaching but if it was made easy to learn with little theory and more practical it would have been better.

By Robel D

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Oct 2, 2023

this course have given me the introduction I needed to learn more about cloud computing and consider a career in it.

By Muhammad F

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Aug 21, 2021

Excellent introduction to cloud computing. The real world examples were quite helpful in understanding the concepts.

By Sambit C

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Jul 22, 2021

It's an excellent course. For someone like me who is from a non-technical background, this course helped immensely.

By José J

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Jun 8, 2021

Easy to understand and only provide relevant information which made my journey through the first course a delight!

By Edi A N

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Apr 21, 2021

I'm learning a lot from this program. My excitement is based on my leaning of new skills on Cloud computing. Great!

By Vivek M

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Sep 29, 2023

Amazing course , were you able to learn both practical and theory of cloud computing, enjoyed learning this course

By Sunil S

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Jul 16, 2023

Excellent course for beginners for understanding the basics of cloud computing. Easy to understand and well-paced.

By Luis M G P

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Jan 11, 2022

It provides a good overview of what Cloud Computing is, making hard to understand terms a lot bit easier. Thanks!

By Samuel A

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Feb 9, 2024

This course is very detailed and important for everyone willing to start a technical career in cloud environment.

By Miguel G

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Sep 25, 2022

Excelente material de estudio y prácticas. Aprendí mucho practicando con la cuenta de IBM Cloud. Muchas gracias.

By Christopher A O

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Nov 15, 2023

I enjoyed the learning and especially knowing what exactly cloud computing works plus the real hands on projects

By Xaint D

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Mar 16, 2023

This has to be one of the best way to be taught cloud computing, it was a time well spent. thank you coursera.

By Joseph E C

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Jul 12, 2023

This course really helped me understand what cloud computing is and how to getting started in this discipline.

By Germán M P

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May 26, 2022

I was esceptic at my first day of class, but I keep studying so, is a great feeling When you reach goals...tku

By Miguel A R G

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Feb 8, 2022

A very good course to understand what Cloud Computing is and the concepts and practices that are related to it

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May 4, 2021

This course is actually a good introductory course for beginners into cloud computing, it's an amazing course.