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Cloud for Beginners (with AWS)

Learn cloud computing from the ground up with AWS basics, core services, cloud economics, best practices, and hands-on setup for real-world lab work.

1 hour 0 projects 24 + lessons

Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot

Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot

1 Day

Average time students take to complete this course.

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Taught by: Amber Israelsen
Last updated: April 2026
Our students are getting hired by top companies. We can help you too.

What you'll learn

  • Understand core cloud computing concepts
  • Navigate the AWS Console with confidence
  • Set up an AWS account for labs
  • Create an AWS budget for safer practice
  • Explore foundational AWS services
  • Learn why businesses move to the cloud
  • Understand AWS pricing and cloud economics
  • Apply AWS best-practice frameworks

Cloud for Beginners with AWS walks you through the ideas, tools, and real-world thinking behind modern cloud computing. You’ll start with the basics: what the cloud is, why AWS matters, and how websites and applications rely on core cloud components to run.

Then you’ll get familiar with AWS itself. You’ll create an account for labs, take a tour of the AWS Console, and learn how to set a budget so you can practice with more confidence.

Along the way, you’ll explore foundational AWS services, cloud benefits, AWS economics, and key frameworks like the AWS Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework.

By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how cloud platforms support real businesses and how AWS skills fit into today’s tech job market.

And the success stories speak for themselves.

Graduates of Zero To Mastery are now working at Google, Tesla, Amazon, Apple, IBM, Uber, Facebook, Shopify + other top tech companies.

They are also working as top freelancers getting paid while working remotely around the world.

This can be you.

By enrolling today, you’ll also get to join our exclusive live online community classroom to learn alongside thousands of students, alumni, mentors, TAs and Instructors.

Most importantly, you will learn from a senior industry professional that has actual real-world experience working with and teaching AWS.

And you have nothing to lose. You can start learning right now and if this course isn't everything you expected, we'll refund you 100% within 30 days. No hassles and no questions asked.

Who You Will Learn With

You're getting more than just a course

Our instructors, TAs, Mentors, Alumni, and fellow students go above and beyond to help guide you and ensure you're on the right path to achieve your goals. Our private ZTM Discord server is a key factor in taking your skills, confidence and career to the next level.

Course curriculum

To make sure this course is a good fit for you, you can start learning AWS for free right now by clicking any of the PREVIEW links below.

3 sections24 lessons1 hour total length

Section 1: Introduction

8 lectures · 12min
8 lectures · 12min

Introduction·2:49

2:49
PREVIEW

Exercise: Meet Your Classmates and Instructor

PREVIEW

Understanding Your Video Player

PREVIEW

Course Slides

PREVIEW

Demo: Creating an AWS Account for Labs·3:10

3:10
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Demo: A Lap Around the AWS Console·2:59

2:59
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Demo: Creating an AWS Budget for Labs·3:42

3:42
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Set Your Learning Streak Goal

PREVIEW

Section 2: Cloud Concepts and Fundamentals

14 lectures · 25min
14 lectures · 25min

Where To Go From Here?

2 lectures
2 lectures

Who is Zero To Mastery for?

You'll fit right in if:

You're struggling to make progress using free tutorials that aren't giving you the structure or clear path to achieving your goals.
You don't want to learn alone. You want personalized feedback, support, and motivation from instructors and mentors and want to be part of a supportive community of like-minded individuals.
You want to learn by doing. You're excited to embrace the struggle of making mistakes that comes with building fun real-world projects you'll be proud of.
You're sick of outdated & boring tutorials. We pride ourselves on having the most up-to-date (and fun!) courses in the industry so that you're not wasting your time and only learning what matters right now.
You can't afford to spend $8,000+ on over priced bootcamps and colleges. We got you. We'll help you go from zero to hired for less than the cost of a cup of coffee a day.

We're not for you if:

You're just going to watch the lessons and take no action. Our courses are all about getting your hands dirty with exercises and putting what you're learning into action by building fun and impressive real-world projects.
You're not ready to invest in yourself or just looking for the cheapest way to learn. If that's you, no problem, use our free Learn to Code + AI & Get Hired guide.
You don't think fundamentals matter anymore because AI can do everything for you. Understanding the fundamentals and how things really work will always be important.
You think AI is going to replace you and think there's nothing you can do about it. Well... if you keep wasting time not learning AI tools & skills, you're probably right. Or you embrace them, and 2x your productivity (and probably income too!).

Meet your instructor

Your Cloud for Beginners instructor (Amber) isn't just an expert with years of real-world professional experience. She has been in your shoes. She makes learning fun. She makes complex topics feel simple. She will motivate you. She will push you. And she will go above and beyond to help you succeed.

Amber Israelsen

Hi, I'm Amber Israelsen!

Amber is a Software Developer & Technical Trainer with numerous industry certifications. She has a particular set of skills that allow her to use storytelling to share her industry-leading expertise in a way that is efficient and engaging.

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Amber Israelsen

Developer & Technical Trainer

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

  • A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) with an internet connection. That's it!
  • No AWS experience or subscription is necessary. AWS Free Tier is used throughout the course.
  • No prior programming knowledge is required.
  • A willingness and enthusiasm to learn AWS and become a certified Cloud Practitioner.

Who is this course for?

  • Anyone who wants to learn cloud computing and/or AWS as a complete beginner
  • Developers who want to learn AWS cloud technologies and be able to add a new skill to their resume and toolkit
  • Anyone that wants to efficiently learn the material needed for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam
  • Students who are stuck in a cycle of tutorials and want to go beyond "beginner" AWS tutorials
  • Anyone interested in pivoting into a future-proof career in tech making $100,000+ / year
  • You're interested in working at companies with large cloud infrastructure and services
  • You want to learn from an industry professional who has 15+ years of real-world industry experience

Do you provide a certificate of completion?

We definitely do and they are quite nice. You will also be able to add Zero To Mastery Academy to the education section of your LinkedIn profile as well.

Are there subtitles?

Yes! We have high quality subtitles in 6 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and Hindi.

You can even adjust the text size, color, background and more so that the subtitles are perfect just for you!

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