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"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
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Ranjan PradhanSenior Project Manager
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Cloud computing fundamentals
- Evolution of cloud
- Cloud service models
- Deployment models
- Business benefits
- Industry applications
Module 2: Introduction to Alibaba Cloud
- Alibaba Cloud overview
- Global infrastructure
- Core services
- Cloud ecosystem
- Console navigation
- Use cases
Module 3: Cloud Architecture Fundamentals
- Cloud architecture
- Regions and zones
- High availability
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Cloud design principles
Module 4: Compute Services
- Elastic Compute Service (ECS)
- Instance types
- Virtual machines
- Auto scaling concepts
- Resource management
- Compute best practices
Module 5: Storage Services
- Object Storage Service (OSS)
- Block storage
- File storage
- Backup concepts
- Data lifecycle
- Storage selection
Module 6: Networking Fundamentals
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
- Load Balancer
- DNS services
- Security groups
- Network connectivity
- Traffic management
Module 7: Database Services
- Relational databases
- NoSQL databases
- Database backup
- Database migration
- Performance optimization
- Data management
Module 8: Cloud Security
- Identity and Access Management (RAM)
- Security Center
- Encryption
- Access control
- Compliance concepts
- Security best practices
Module 9: Monitoring & Management
- CloudMonitor
- Resource monitoring
- Alerts
- Logging
- Performance tracking
- Operational visibility
Module 10: Cloud Migration
- Migration planning
- Migration tools
- Workload assessment
- Data migration
- Application migration
- Migration best practices
Module 11: Cost Management
- Billing concepts
- Pricing models
- Cost optimization
- Budget monitoring
- Resource utilization
- Financial governance
Module 12: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
- Backup strategies
- Disaster recovery
- High availability
- Fault tolerance
- Recovery planning
- Business continuity
Module 13: AI & Emerging Cloud Services
- AI services overview
- Big data services
- Container services
- Serverless computing
- IoT services
- Future cloud trends
Module 14: Real-World Cloud Projects
- Cloud deployment
- Storage configuration
- Network setup
- Security implementation
- Monitoring setup
- Practical exercises
Module 15: Cloud Best Practices & Future Learning
- Cloud governance
- Operational best practices
- Performance optimization
- Security recommendations
- Continuous learning
- Career pathways
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
— About this course
Course Overview
The Alibaba Cloud Practitioner Certification program equips learners with foundational knowledge of cloud computing and Alibaba Cloud services. Participants learn cloud architecture, compute, storage, networking, databases, security, monitoring, billing, cloud migration, and best practices to understand how cloud technologies support digital transformation and modern business operations.