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This course introduces you to the core concepts of cloud computing. You gain the foundational knowledge required for understanding cloud computing from a business perspective as also for becoming a cloud practitioner. You understand the definition and essential characteristics of cloud computing, its history, the business case for cloud computing, and emerging technology usecases enabled by cloud. We introduce you to some of the prominent service providers of our times (e.g. AWS, Google, IBM, Microsoft, etc.) the services they offer, and look at some case studies of cloud computing across industry verticals. 
You learn about the various cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid) and the key components of a cloud infrastructure (VMs, Networking, Storage - File, Block, Object, CDN). We also cover emergent cloud trends and practices including - Hybrid Multicloud, Microservices, Serverless, DevOps, Cloud Native and Application Modernization. And we go over the basics of cloud security, monitoring, and different job roles in the cloud industry. 

Even though this course does not require any prior cloud computing or programming experience, by the end of the course, you will have created your own account on IBM Cloud and gained some hands-on experience by provisioning a cloud service and working with it.

This course is suitable for a large variety of audiences - whether you are an executive / manager / student who wants to become familiar with cloud computing terminology and concepts, or someone who wants foundational  grounding in cloud computing to start a career in this field or become a cloud practitioner - such as a cloud engineer, developer, analyst, etc.

The completion of this course also makes you eligible to earn the Cloud Computing Core IBM digital badge.  More information about the badge can be found here: https://www.youracclaim.com/org/ibm/badge/introduction-to-cloud-computing

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What you will learn

Define cloud computing and explain essential characteristics, history, the business case for cloud, and the emerging technologies enabled by cloud
Describe the cloud service models Describe cloud service models, cloud deployment models, and cloud infrastructure
Explain emerging Cloud related trends including HybridMulticloud, Microservices, Serverless, Cloud Native, DevOps, and Application Modernization
Create IBM Cloud account and provision an instance of cloud object storage service to host a static webpage.

Skills you will gain

Cloud Native
Devops
Iaas PaaS Saas
Hybrid Multicloud
Cloud Computing

Flexible deadlines

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Beginner Level

Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

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Rav Ahuja

Global Program Director

IBM Skills Network

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IBM is the global leader in business transformation through an open hybrid cloud platform and AI, serving clients in more than 170 countries around the world. Today 47 of the Fortune 50 Companies rely on the IBM Cloud to run their business, and IBM Watson enterprise AI is hard at work in more than 30,000 engagements. IBM is also one of the world’s most vital corporate research organizations, with 28 consecutive years of patent leadership. Above all, guided by principles for trust and transparency and support for a more inclusive society, IBM is committed to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Overview of Cloud Computing

This week you will learn about the definition and essential characteristics of cloud computing. You will learn about the evolution of cloud computing, the emerging technologies supported by cloud, and the business case for cloud computing.In this module, you will learn about the definition and essential characteristics of cloud computing. You will also learn about the evolution of cloud computing, the business case for cloud adoption, and how some of the emerging technologies are being supported by cloud computing.

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 46 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Welcome to Introduction to Cloud Computing2m

Definition and Essential Characteristics of Cloud Computing5m

History and Evolution of Cloud Computing4m

Key Considerations for Cloud Computing5m

Key Cloud Service Providers and Their Services6m

Cloud Adoption - No longer a choice3m

Cloud Adoption - Some case studies5m

Internet of Things in the Cloud4m

Artificial Intelligence on the Cloud3m

Blockchain and Analytics in the Cloud5m

6 readings

About the Course7m

Course Learning Objectives10m

Course Syllabus10m

Lesson Summary8m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz30m

Module 1 Graded Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Cloud Computing Models

This week you will learn about the different types of service and deployment models of cloud computing. In this module, you will learn about the three main service models available on the cloud—Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). You will also learn about the three main deployment models available on the cloud—Public, Private, and Hybrid. At the end of the module, you will create an account on IBM Cloud.

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 37 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Components of Cloud Computing

This week you will learn about the various components of a cloud computing architecture, such as virtualization virtual machines, bare metal servers, and the difference between virtual machines and bare metal servers. You will learn how to build a secure cloud networking presence, how container-based technologies work, and the benefits of a Content Delivery Network. We will also familiarize you with the four main types of cloud storage.

2 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 62 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

12 videos

Overview of Cloud Infrastructure6m

Virtualization and Virtual Machines Explained5m

Types of Virtual Machines5m

Bare Metal Servers4m

Secure Networking in Cloud4m

Containers8m

Basics of Storage on Cloud5m

File Storage4m

Block Storage3m

Object Storage Overview5m

Object Storage - Tiers and APIs4m

CDN - Content Delivery Networks5m

2 readings

Lesson Summary10m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz30m

Module 3 Graded Quiz30m

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Emergent Trends and Practices

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 39 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

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by BNApr 4, 2021

Overall a very good introductory course. The video presentations are excellent. Also the real use cases presented are very illustrative. Some high-level parts could be shortened.

by FKApr 3, 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 WPJul 16, 2022

Course was very organized and I learned a lot. I did not experience a single technical issue unlike other self-paced courses. All content was up to date. Great course, highly recommend.

by VRJul 7, 2020

Deals with details in a precise way and good starters for the beginners who are willing to learn the basics of Cloud computing/something new. There are yet lot to learn.

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