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Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Master core distributed system architectures, hypervisor virtualization, and production multi-cloud provisioning.

This course bridges academic distributed systems foundations with hands-on enterprise cloud engineering. Learners examine NIST architectural standards, hypervisor mechanics, and distributed consistency models before applying these principles using production tooling, networking primitives, and cloud cost governance. By completing both tracks, students develop the mathematical, architectural, and operational fluency required to design resilient cloud infrastructure.

90h + 45h 2 certificates available
Cloud ComputingVirtualizationAWSDistributed SystemsCloud Architecture

Curriculum

2 complete tracks. Study any or all — each has its own exam and certificate.

An academically rigorous investigation into cloud infrastructure, focusing on the NIST cloud definition, hypervisor scheduling algorithms, distributed storage consistency, and fault tolerance mathematics.

Deconstruct formal cloud taxonomy definitions, hypervisor architectures, and kernel-level

  • NIST SP 800-145 Taxonomy and Service Abstractions Lab35 min
  • Hypervisor Topologies and CPU Virtualization Lab45 min
  • Memory Virtualization and Resource Multiplexing Lab40 min

Careers this prepares you for

  • Junior Cloud Engineer
  • Cloud Operations Associate
  • Associate Solutions Architect
  • DevOps Infrastructure Analyst

How you study

Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.