About

On the Introduction to Cloud Computing course offered by Coursera in partnership with IBM introduces 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.

Overview

Start your cloud computing journey with this self-paced introductory Introduction to Cloud Computing course offered by Coursera in partnership with IBM! 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.

Key facts

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Overview of Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing Models

Components of Cloud Computing

Emergent Trends and Practices

Cloud Security and Monitoring, Case Studies, and Jobs

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 1 days

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Self-paced

Campus Location

Mountain View, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 185 other Short Courses in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Beginner Level
This course does not require any previous cloud computing or programming experience.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Out-of-State

Free

Additional Details

Audit: free access to course materials except graded items
Certificate: a trusted way to showcase your skills
A year of unlimited access with Coursera Plus $399

Funding

Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.

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Introduction to Cloud Computing Coursera