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About the Course

Start your cloud computing journey with this self-paced introductory course! Whether you need general cloud computing knowledge for school or business, or you are considering a career change, this beginner-friendly course is right for you. In this course you’ll learn about essential characteristics of cloud computing and emerging technologies supported by cloud. You’ll explore cloud service models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Public, Private, and Hybrid deployment models. Discover the offerings of prominent cloud service providers AWS, Google, IBM, Microsoft, and others, and review cloud computing case studies. Learn about cloud adoption, blockchain, analytics, and AI. You will learn about the many components of cloud computing architecture including datacenters, availability zones, virtual machines, containers, and bare metal servers. You will also familiarize yourself with different types of cloud storage options, such as Object Storage. You’ll gain foundational knowledge of emergent cloud trends and practices including Hybrid, Multicloud, Microservices, Serverless, DevOps, Cloud Native, Application Modernization, as well as learn about cloud security and monitoring. You’ll also explore cloud computing job roles and possible career paths and opportunities. You will complete a number of labs and quizzes throughout this course to increase your understanding of course content. At the end of the course, you will complete a final project where you will deploy an application to Cloud using a serverless architecture, a valuable addition to your portfolio. After this course, check out the related courses to help you towards your new career as a cloud engineer, full stack developer, DevOps engineer, cybersecurity analyst, and others....

Top reviews

BP

Oct 28, 2022

Great review for Cloud concepts that I needed. Probably would use it once I start studying for some AWS content since not many people use IBM but still a great way to get started in cloud computing.

RV

Nov 9, 2020

Amazing course by IBM. They teach the subject with simplicity and purpose, that makes you study with zeal.

I recommend this course for all those who want a basic understanding of cloud computing.

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By Gangone R

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Jun 4, 2020

very useful course

By maneesha j

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Jun 5, 2020

EXCELLENT

By Mariana C

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Mar 9, 2021

I liked the introduction course. The classes with the human beings presenting are great. The only critic that I have is that the classes that don't have people seem more like if you are in a selling presentation of the service, with only benefits of using the technology been said by a mechanical voice, whether than with the intention to make you understand the subject itself. If it is possible, I think you should considerer making more classes with the teachers.

By Ivan S V

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Nov 29, 2021

Excellent overview in Cloud computing. Very high level comprehensive material to initiate the path to cloud developer or architect. After this course there are other courses in the specialization that dive deeper into the intricate details of cloud computing, devops and cloud architecture. This course is the best place to start, and I have taken courses from Oracle OCI and AWS, but this is less marketing and more general knowledge applycable to any cloud platform.

By imtiaz u

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Mar 7, 2021

I can't express my felling right now . for a quite a long time i was preparing myself for this course . As all the course in coursera are well design . This course are also keep the same top stranded . If you want to learn from industry expert you much take this IBM special course . I am going for my next course .

By Hemashree.S

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Oct 24, 2020

Very Informative and helpful indeed. I have understood the concepts clearly and also able to confidently move forward in the cloud computing career. I would recommend this key specialization course to all upcoming and interested individuals who would like to be a part of the cloud. Thank you.

By Vinod K

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Mar 13, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It has lot of visuals and will not get bored while taking this course. Very well designed course. Also, the practice tests are very helpful to gauge the knowledge we gained in the lectures. Thank you for this course

By oyewole s

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Mar 20, 2021

In my honest opinion, this course has helped me understand the cloud concept better and I really can't wait to move on to the next stage. The instructors took their time to explain each concept in ways that anyone can easily grasp.

By David A

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Mar 15, 2021

Good overview of cloud computing. Tutorial for setting up IBM Cloud account and easy $200 credit. Cloud storage lab exercise lets you create a cloud bucket and share a file via unique link. Especially good for trial users.

By Saeed A

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Aug 31, 2020

it's an informative course I have learned a lot about cloud computing. I really recommend it for those who want to learn about cloud computing and it's benefits.

By chethi v

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Jun 6, 2020

It is very useful

By sarithanakkala

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Jun 5, 2020

Very much helpful

By Peter G

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Dec 23, 2020

Very easy to understand fundamentals training..... definitely a recommendation! The final exam could have been more challenging, going deeper into the subject... let student experiment more in IBM cloud....

By Nathan M

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Aug 29, 2022

This course was not nearly as engaging as the first one in the IBM DevOps and Software Engineering Professional Certificate, Introduction to DevOps. The first course has a very engaging speaker (live person) the whole time. I was disappointed that this course was devliered 95% of the time by an automated-sounding recording with text-heavy slides. It makes the content more difficult to retain. I appreciated the few times there were live presenters.

By Mehjamila B

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Sep 9, 2022

good material but video volume turns low in several lectures. also, i have completed 99%. I am not able to finish the course because it keeps giving errors while crating IBM a/c. frustrating part I have reported customer service several times for weeks nothing solved.

By Leung C H

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Nov 5, 2021

Too fast

low quality material

By Ayush T

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Jan 29, 2024

I really liked this course! it is a self-paced online course that covers the basic concepts and terminology of cloud computing. It also introduces the prominent cloud service providers, such as AWS, Google, IBM, and Microsoft, and their offerings. The course also explores the different cloud service and deployment models, such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, public, private, and hybrid. The course also discusses the emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing, such as serverless, microservices, DevOps, cloud native, and application modernization. The course also includes a hands-on project to deploy an application on IBM Cloud, as well as an optional case study and quiz based on a cloud architecture design scenario. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of cloud computing and become a cloud practitioner. The course is easy to follow, engaging, and informative. It also provides a certificate and a digital badge upon completion.

By avanchasamhitha

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Jun 3, 2020

great

By aithagoni m

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Jun 5, 2020

nice

By patel n

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Jun 5, 2020

Good

By William D

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May 24, 2021

Good introductory course, though there are a few inconsistencies with how some of the lessons are taught, which was honestly just a bit jarring to me. The course also says you don't need any prior knowledge coming in other than basic computer literacy, but there were a few segments related to networks that I felt a bit lost on.

Other than these small things, this is a good course. I finished this course in one day (around 6 hours) without feeling burnt-out at the end of it, so I think the instructors did a pretty good job. Good for establishing knowledge on different Cloud deployment methods, DevOps, storage types, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, and some other fundamental cloud knowledge that I did not know myself before going into this.

By Alemseged M T

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Aug 7, 2022

This course gives an insight into cloud computing and cloud security technologies with a greater detail. I have come from a non-IT back ground and I have aquired an immense knowledge from the course.

I have graded it with one less star due to the fact that there is a lot of new terminologies for someone like myself coming from a non-IT background. At times, I had to watch the videos multiple times before I could understand the concept. I suggest to put a glossary or definition of common IT terminologies on the side so that someone like me can refer to it now and then. That way, the introduction into the a new environment will be more seamless.

By Sayed M

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Jan 22, 2021

Excellent explanation, content and visuals. I found useful description for CI/CD section since I already had some prior experience with cloud. Someone who wants to get familiar with fundamental concept can take this course to get familiarity about cloud concepts.

By peter o

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Jul 13, 2022

Good course for a foundational knowledge of cloud computing. You might experience some hardship in learning if you need a one-on-one tutor to learn effectively as there are only pre-recorded videos and transcripts.

By Karthiban G K

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Jun 11, 2020

This course gave me a clear picture of fundamentals of cloud and its services . The assignments like creating instance and buckets in the IBM cloud was really helpful.Cloud insights!!!!