Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a private cloud computing platform and subsidiary of Amazon, founded in 2006. It is a globally recognized leader in cloud computing, offering a wide range of services such as computing power, storage solutions, machine learning, and data analytics. AWS stands out for its scalability, security, and reliability, serving millions of customers including startups, enterprises, and public sector organizations. Its innovative solutions power some of the world's most prominent applications, making it a cornerstone of modern technological infrastructure.

This three-module course covers automation topics by talking about operations best practices, scripting, configuration management, continuous compliance, provisioning, infrastructure as code (IaC), fleet patching, industry tools for automation, and more. The content is divided into modules that build on top of each other, so we strongly encourage not skipping any content. Although the course starts with the basics by defining the value proposition of automation and APIs, you move on to learn about Bash scripting and the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI). You also learn about AWS CloudFormation, which is one of the the most frequently used IaC tools in the AWS Cloud. An AWS Cloud Technology Consultant is someone who advises clients on the use of cloud technology to meet business objectives. They are responsible for offering strategic guidance and technical expertise on selection and procurement, user training, and feedback. The goal of this course is for you to learn about the available options and get some hands-on experience, which will help you explore and learn how to optimize AWS architectures through the use of automation.