Cloud Technology Essentials: AWS, Azure & GCP for Modern Professionals

This comprehensive course offers a foundational yet practical understanding of the three leading cloud platforms — AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . Designed for early-career professionals, IT practitioners, and business leaders, this masterclass provides an integrated view of how cloud computing transforms modern enterprises.

Participants will learn the core principles of cloud architecture, deployment models, security fundamentals, and cost management, while comparing the unique strengths of each platform. The course also aligns with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner learning outcomes, making it an ideal starting point for future AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications.

By the end, learners will be equipped to speak the language of cloud computing fluently, understand business applications across multi-cloud environments, and make informed strategic or technical decisions in cloud-enabled organisations.

Section 1: Cloud Computing Fundamentals

• Understanding the core concepts of cloud computing: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
• The evolution of cloud and digital transformation.
• Key advantages: scalability, elasticity, and cost-efficiency.
• Cloud deployment models: public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud.
• Introduction to AWS, Azure, and GCP ecosystems.

Section 2: AWS Cloud Practitioner Foundations

• Overview of AWS global infrastructure: regions, availability zones, edge locations.
• Core AWS services: Compute (EC2, Lambda), Storage (S3, EBS), and Databases (RDS, DynamoDB).
• Networking and Content Delivery (VPC, CloudFront).
• AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and security best practices.
• AWS pricing models, billing dashboards, and cost management tools.

Section 3: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

• Azure architecture overview: resource groups, subscriptions, and management tools.
• Core Azure services: Compute (VMs, App Service), Storage (Blob, Disk, File), and Databases (SQL, Cosmos DB).
• Azure networking and connectivity basics (VNet, ExpressRoute).
• Azure Active Directory and governance.
• Understanding Azure cost management and free tier options.

Section 4: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Essentials

• GCP global infrastructure: projects, billing accounts, and IAM policies.
• Compute options (Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Functions).
• Storage and database services (Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Firestore).
• VPC and network architecture fundamentals.
• Cost control and pricing principles in GCP.

Section 5: Multi-Cloud Strategy, Security & Certification Preparation

• Multi-cloud management: when and why to use multiple providers.
• Shared responsibility model: AWS vs. Azure vs. GCP comparison.
• Cloud security best practices: encryption, IAM, and compliance frameworks.
• Preparing for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam (structure, question types, study plan).
• Overview of Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and GCP Cloud Digital Leader certifications.

Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded a Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. For those who attend and complete the online training course, a Holistique Training e-Certificate will be provided.

Holistique Training Certificates are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and The CPD Certification Service (CPD), and are certified under ISO 9001, ISO 21001, and ISO 29993 standards.

CPD credits for this course are granted by our Certificates and will be reflected on the Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. In accordance with the standards of The CPD Certification Service, one CPD credit is awarded per hour of course attendance. A maximum of 50 CPD credits can be claimed for any single course we currently offer.