This module is an introductory level course for understanding the cloud technology concepts. No matter what your role is, Cloud computing is rapidly becoming an essential skill for any worker.

Following the increase of digital tools and the growing need of IT professionals requiring cloud computing skills, this module is open to anyone who needs to understand Cloud Computing.

Cloud computing offers many potential advantages in terms of cost reduction, flexibility, scalability and efficiency

This module offers a well-balanced mix of theory, case studies and hands-on work.

• History of cloud
  
• Fundamental understanding
  
• The characteristics of cloud computing
  
• The cloud deployment models
  
• The three main service models
  
• The evolution from traditional IT to cloud services
  

Learners are able to get the fundamental understanding:

• of what is cloud computing;
  
• of the characteristics of cloud computing;
  
• of the cloud deployment models;
  
• of the evolution from traditional IT to cloud services;
  
• of the three main service models – SaaS, PaaS, IaaS.

• You will gain the foundational knowledge of cloud computing
  
• You will evaluate and assess the business and technical benefits of cloud computing