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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 Maxim K

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Jul 26, 2022

It was very interesting and informative. Before that, I knew almost nothing about clouds, and now I have the basics that will allow me to move on. Thanks to IBM and Coursera.

By Toby V

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Jul 11, 2021

Great way to be introduced to the world of IBM cloud computing. topics are very relevant to the course and quizzes are great way to review one's understanding per subject.

By Samir D

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Sep 20, 2023

Very interesting and nicely organized course! For some topics I had to do further research but overall I am very satisfied. The topics are well presented and interesting.

By Freyza K

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Apr 4, 2022

I'm so happy about my journey in this course. Now, I'm fully understand about cloud computing. The material of this course was great. Thank you, Coursera! Thank you, IBM!

By Juan P C S

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Apr 28, 2021

Highly recommended to understand the fundamentals of cloud computing. Contents well palnned and explained. A good course to start your journey on cloud computing world.

By Alexander F

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Nov 19, 2023

Amazing overview of the entire cloud ecosystem, while throughly explaining every component of this new emerging technology, why it's relevant and how it actually works

By Hrishikesh K

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Mar 12, 2022

it was a great course and i have added many useful skills in my portfolio in cloud computing , learned various cloud related concepts and it was fun doing the course..

By Dirceu d S

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Nov 24, 2023

Curso muito bom para iniciar no mundo da computação em nuvem com a apresentação de conceitos com uma boa didática e um caso de colocar um projeto em nuvem (opcional).

By Andry R P O

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Apr 8, 2021

Great course to introduce you to the exciting world of cloud computing. It gives you the basic knowledge you need to see if this is the path you want for your career.

By Markey S

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Feb 20, 2022

Basic course; I applied to the Full Stack Course; got this. Not sure where the disconnect is. I am already certified so this course was a good re-hash; but thats it.

By Lucas N F

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Jul 10, 2020

O curso aborda aspectos bastante diversos sobre Cloud Computing, o que é ótimo para pessoas que estejam dispostas a buscarem uma visão geral em um primeiro momento.

By Brandon J

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May 27, 2023

This was a high quality course (with the exception of minor audio issues). Looking forward to completing other IBM courses and earning a professional certificate.

By Shehan S

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Jan 23, 2024

Really good course I love to learn this and now I finished this course and I am very happy. really good for who beginner to cloud computing. thank you Coursera.

By SOUVIK S

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Jan 23, 2022

Thank you for the Introductory course on Cloud Computing. I am glad that I've taken this course & it was an awesome journey. Thank you Coursera Team & IBM Team.

By Prithwiraj S

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Nov 16, 2020

The course was intuitive and self paced. Provided hands on experience for starting from creating your cloud ID as well as creating your object and upload data.

By Aryan P

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Dec 4, 2022

The animations and instructors made this a course worth taking. Really appreciate the hardwork and time that went behind creating such a wonderful experience.

By Debjyoti S

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Sep 17, 2023

Those student are want to start there carrier in Cloud Computing field, I would recommended try out this course. It's help you a lot for understanding cloud.

By Mercy A F

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Nov 30, 2022

Excellent class for cloud computing, i feel ready for in depth study with any cloud provider product.

Thank you IBM team and coursera for bringing this course

By Amrin F

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Aug 18, 2022

I am so glad that I took this course in Coursera now I have a clear idea about what I am gonna do in the future with is cloud computing. Thanks Coursera !!

By Fernando C

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May 3, 2021

Very good course. Well explained with good didactics, with examples that are easy to understand. Very profitable and a lot of acquired knowledge. I loved it.

By Kanishka K

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Jun 20, 2021

Informative course to get into Cloud terminologies and good understanding of many important concepts. Definitely an amazing and easy to learn course by IBM.

By Babatunde A

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Jul 12, 2023

I love every bit of the lecture, the grading pattern and style is quite educating, i can proudly say am a step closer to being a cloud software engineer.

By Thinh N

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Oct 23, 2020

A great course for an UX/UI designer to better understand the principal technologies, best practices and skills of the others in a cross-functional team.

By Kintija S

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Jan 3, 2023

My knowledge in Cloud computing was zero, and by taking this course I now understand how Clouds is built and is working. so for me it was very useful.

By Timotius K

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May 27, 2020

Very useful course for introduction to cloud computing. I think all IT professional have to pass this kind of course as cloud would be main focus now.