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Cloud Computing Architect

Covers CCNA networking, Linux administration, AWS cloud services, and DevOps practices for a complete cloud engineering career path.

4 months
Online paced
12 modules · 52 topics

What you'll achieve

AWS/Azure architecture, cloud security, deployment patterns, and infrastructure basics.

Who this course is for

  • Learners interested in infrastructure, networking, and cloud operations
  • Support engineers who want to move into cloud or DevOps roles
  • Freshers who want a practical AWS, Linux, networking, and deployment foundation

Job roles to target

Cloud Support AssociateJunior DevOps EngineerAWS Cloud TraineeLinux AdministratorInfrastructure Associate

Tools and skills covered

NetworkingLinuxAWSDockerKubernetes basicsTerraform basicsCI/CDMonitoring

Full Syllabus

1

CCNA — Module 1: Networking Fundamentals

  • OSI & TCP/IP Models
  • IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing
  • Subnetting
  • LAN, WAN, MAN
  • Network Devices (Router, Switch, Firewall)
2

CCNA — Module 2: Switching & Routing

  • VLANs & Trunking
  • Inter-VLAN Routing
  • STP & EtherChannel
  • Static & Dynamic Routing
  • OSPF
3

CCNA — Module 3: IP Services & Security

  • DHCP, DNS, NAT/PAT
  • NTP, SNMP, Syslog
  • ACLs & VPN Basics
  • Port Security & Firewall Basics
  • Wireless Networking & WLAN
4

Linux — Module 4: Linux Administration

  • Linux Basics & File System Hierarchy
  • Commands — File, Directory, Text Processing (grep, awk, sed)
  • User & Permission Management
  • Package Management (yum/dnf/apt)
  • Process & Service Management
  • Disk & Storage Management
5

Linux — Module 5: Server & Scripting

  • Networking — IP Configuration, SSH, Firewall
  • Server Administration — Apache/Nginx, FTP, NFS
  • Bash Scripting — Variables, Loops, Conditions, Automation
  • Security — SELinux, Log Management, Backup
6

AWS — Module 6: Cloud & IAM

  • Cloud Concepts — IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
  • AWS Global Infrastructure
  • IAM — Users, Groups, Roles, Policies, MFA
7

AWS — Module 7: Compute & Storage

  • EC2, AMI, Auto Scaling, Load Balancer
  • Lambda Basics
  • S3, EBS, EFS, Glacier
8

AWS — Module 8: Database & Networking

  • RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, ElastiCache
  • VPC, Subnets, Route Tables
  • NAT Gateway, Internet Gateway
  • Security Groups & NACL
9

AWS — Module 9: Monitoring & Architecture

  • CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config
  • Multi-AZ & Disaster Recovery
  • Well-Architected Framework
  • Cost Optimization & Billing
10

DevOps — Module 10: CI/CD & Containers

  • DevOps Lifecycle & CI/CD Concepts
  • Git & GitHub/GitLab
  • Jenkins Pipelines
  • Maven/Gradle Build Tools
  • Docker — Dockerfile, Compose, Networking
11

DevOps — Module 11: Orchestration & IaC

  • Kubernetes — Pods, Deployments, Services, Helm
  • Ansible, Puppet, Chef
  • Terraform & CloudFormation
  • Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
12

DevOps — Module 12: Real-Time Projects

  • CI/CD Pipeline Project
  • Kubernetes Deployment
  • Dockerized Application
  • Terraform Infrastructure Setup

What You'll Build

These are the projects you'll complete during the course — each one is deployable, portfolio-ready, and designed to demonstrate real skills to hiring teams.

Note: Projects and tools may be updated between batches based on industry trends, trainer expertise, and current hiring patterns. The goal remains the same — you leave with work you can show employers.

AWS Three-Tier Web Architecture

Deploy a scalable web app using EC2, RDS, and ALB across multiple availability zones with auto-scaling.

AWS EC2RDSVPCALBAuto Scaling

Dockerized Microservices Deployment

Containerize a multi-service app and orchestrate with Kubernetes. Includes health checks, rolling updates, and Helm charts.

DockerKubernetesHelmNginxGitHub Actions

Terraform Infrastructure as Code

Provision complete AWS infrastructure (VPC, subnets, EC2, S3, IAM) using Terraform modules with state management.

TerraformAWSS3 BackendIAMCloudWatch

CI/CD Pipeline with Jenkins & K8s

End-to-end pipeline: code push triggers build, Docker image creation, push to registry, and Kubernetes deployment.

JenkinsDockerKubernetesGitHubAnsible

Cloud Computing Architect training in Bengaluru

This course is built for Bengaluru fresher hiring patterns: fundamentals, hands-on projects, interview explanation, and portfolio proof. Learners can attend from Bengaluru and discuss batches, fees, and placement-readiness with the admissions team.

Format

Online paced

Duration

4 months

Support

Projects + interview prep

Bengaluru fresher salary and hiring context

Typical entry-level cloud and infrastructure roles in Bengaluru often start around Rs. 3.5L to Rs. 6L per annum, with better outcomes for Linux, AWS, networking, and troubleshooting proof.

Salary ranges are directional and depend on background, project quality, communication, interview performance, and employer requirements.

What recruiters usually check

  • Networking fundamentals
  • Linux commands
  • AWS IAM/EC2/S3 basics
  • Docker and CI/CD concepts
  • Troubleshooting mindset

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Frequently asked questions

Is cloud computing suitable for freshers?

Yes, if the course includes networking, Linux, AWS fundamentals, deployments, and hands-on troubleshooting instead of only theory.

Do I need programming knowledge for cloud roles?

Basic scripting helps, but cloud entry roles often start with networking, Linux, IAM, compute, storage, monitoring, and deployment fundamentals.

What jobs can I target after cloud training?

Freshers can target cloud support, infrastructure support, junior DevOps, Linux administration, and AWS trainee roles depending on project readiness.

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