Introduction to Cloud Computing

Master foundational cloud computing concepts, architectures, and security principles to confidently design and manage modern cloud environments.

Overview

Elevate your IT career by mastering cloud technology with this expert-led, comprehensive cloud computing course. Designed for IT professionals, beginners, and security specialists, this course covers essential cloud computing concepts, including cloud architecture, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and deployment strategies such as public, private, and hybrid clouds. Gain expert knowledge on cloud security best practices, covering cryptography, identity and access management, network security, virtualization security, and protection against common cloud threats.

You will gain a deep understanding of essential cloud computing characteristics such as scalability, elasticity, and on-demand resource provisioning, while mastering vital cloud architecture design principles and comprehensive cloud security frameworks. This course teaches you how to develop and implement robust business continuity strategies and disaster recovery plans tailored specifically for cloud environments. Additionally, you will explore DevOps security best practices to enhance and secure cloud operations efficiently.

Designed to equip you with practical, hands-on knowledge, this course enables you to build and maintain secure, scalable, and highly resilient cloud infrastructures. Whether you want to advance your cloud computing skills, prepare for top cloud certifications, or lead effective cloud security initiatives, this course provides the definitive foundation to master both core and advanced cloud technologies and security concepts.

About the Instructors

Michael J Shannon began his IT career when he transitioned from recording studio engineer to network technician for a major telecommunications company in the early 1990’s. He soon began to focus on security and was one of the first 10 people to attain the HIPAA Certified Security Specialist. Throughout his 30 years in IT, he has worked as an employee, contractor, and consultant for several companies including Platinum Technologies, Fujitsu, IBM, State Farm, MindSharp, Thomson, Pearson, and Skillsoft among others. Mr. Shannon has authored several books, training manuals, blog articles, and CBT modules over the years as well. He has attained the CISSP, ITIL 4 Managing Professional, CCNP Security, Palo Alto PCNSE7 and OpenFAIR certifications in the security field as well as several cloud-based certifications for AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. His hobbies are playing guitar, songwriting, and golf. He resides with his wife in Abilene Texas.