Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

• What is cloud computing?

• Benefits and challenges of the cloud

• Public, private, and hybrid cloud models

• Overview of cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

Module 2: Cloud Architecture and Design

• Key components of cloud architecture

• Virtualization and multi-tenancy

• Scalability, elasticity, and high availability

• Edge computing and CDN basics

Module 3: Cloud Service Providers

• Introduction to AWS, Azure, and GCP

• Comparing features and pricing models

• Choosing the right cloud platform

Module 4: Compute and Storage Services

• Virtual machines and compute instances

• Cloud storage types: object, block, and file

• Cloud backup and data lifecycle

Module 5: Networking in the Cloud

• IP addressing and DNS in cloud platforms

• Virtual networks, subnets, and firewalls

• Load balancers and VPNs

Module 6: Cloud Security and Compliance

• Cloud security best practices

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Data encryption and privacy

• Compliance standards: GDPR, HIPAA, ISO

Module 7: Cloud Monitoring and Management

• Resource usage and cost optimization

• Logging and monitoring tools

• Alerts and automated responses

Module 8: Serverless and Cloud-Native Computing

• Introduction to serverless computing

• Functions as a Service (FaaS)

• Containers and Kubernetes basics

Module 9: Cloud Automation and DevOps

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• CI/CD pipelines in the cloud

• Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins

Module 10: Final Project and Certification Guidance

• Real-world cloud deployment project

• Practice labs and mock assessments

• Roadmap for AWS, Azure, or GCP certification