Cloud Computing · PPL

IBM Cloud Solutions Architect Certification

Master enterprise cloud architecture by designing secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performance solutions using IBM Cloud services and modern architectures.

  • ⏱4 DaysDuration
  • ◈PPLAccredited
  • ◐3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ◆₹15,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Enterprise Cloud Architecture Fundamentals

  • IBM Cloud architecture overview
  • Cloud adoption strategies
  • Enterprise architecture principles
  • IBM Cloud global infrastructure
  • Solution design methodology

Module 2: IBM Cloud Resource Management

  • IBM Cloud accounts
  • Resource groups
  • Projects and services
  • Resource organization
  • Governance fundamentals

Module 3: Identity and Access Management

  • IBM Cloud IAM
  • User roles and permissions
  • Access groups
  • Identity federation
  • Least privilege principles

Module 4: Compute Architecture

  • Virtual Servers
  • Bare Metal Servers
  • Instance sizing
  • High-performance computing
  • Compute optimization

Module 5: Storage Architecture

  • IBM Cloud Object Storage
  • Block Storage
  • File Storage
  • Backup strategies
  • Data lifecycle management

Module 6: Enterprise Networking

  • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
  • Load Balancers
  • VPN Gateway
  • Transit Gateway
  • Network segmentation

Module 7: Hybrid Cloud Architecture

  • IBM Cloud Satellite
  • Hybrid cloud concepts
  • On-premises integration
  • Multi-cloud strategies
  • Secure connectivity

Module 8: Container Architecture

  • IBM Kubernetes Service
  • Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud
  • Container orchestration
  • Cluster management
  • Workload scaling

Module 9: Application Deployment

  • IBM Code Engine
  • Cloud Foundry
  • Serverless deployment
  • Application lifecycle
  • Deployment strategies

Module 10: Database Architecture

  • Db2 on Cloud
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Cloudant
  • Database selection and optimization

Module 11: API and Integration Services

  • API Connect
  • Event Streams
  • App Connect
  • Messaging services
  • Enterprise integration

Module 12: Security Architecture

  • IBM Cloud IAM
  • Key Protect
  • Hyper Protect Services
  • Encryption
  • Zero Trust principles

Module 13: Monitoring and Observability

  • IBM Cloud Monitoring
  • Log Analysis
  • Activity Tracker
  • Dashboards
  • Performance monitoring

Module 14: Infrastructure Automation

  • Terraform for IBM Cloud
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Automation scripts
  • Resource provisioning
  • Configuration management

Module 15: High Availability Design

  • Multi-zone architecture
  • Load balancing
  • Fault tolerance
  • Auto scaling
  • Business continuity

Module 16: Disaster Recovery

  • Backup planning
  • Recovery strategies
  • Cross-region deployment
  • Recovery testing
  • Resilience planning

Module 17: Performance Optimization

  • Compute optimization
  • Storage optimization
  • Network performance
  • Application tuning
  • Capacity planning

Module 18: Cost Optimization

  • IBM Cloud pricing
  • Budget management
  • Cost monitoring
  • Resource optimization
  • Financial governance

Module 19: Cloud Governance

  • Organizational policies
  • Resource governance
  • Compliance management
  • Tagging strategies
  • Operational controls

Module 20: DevSecOps Integration

  • Secure CI/CD pipelines
  • Security automation
  • Deployment validation
  • Infrastructure security
  • Operational best practices

Module 21: Enterprise Solution Design Patterns

  • Microservices architecture
  • Event-driven architecture
  • Distributed applications
  • Cloud-native design
  • Enterprise integration patterns

Module 22: AI and Data Services Integration

  • IBM Watson services
  • AI integration
  • Data services
  • Analytics architecture
  • Intelligent applications

Module 23: Operational Excellence

  • Reliability engineering
  • Incident management
  • Capacity management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Operational optimization

Module 24: End-to-End Enterprise Cloud Architecture

  • Enterprise solution planning
  • Cloud deployment strategy
  • Architecture validation
  • Performance optimization
  • Production readiness 
— 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
— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Design enterprise-grade solutions using IBM Cloud services

02

Build scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures

03

Implement hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity solutions

04

Deploy and manage containerized and cloud-native applications

05

Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code

06

Optimize cloud performance, reliability, and operational costs

07

Implement security, governance, and disaster recovery strategies

08

Architect production-ready enterprise solutions on IBM Cloud

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
This course is designed for cloud architects, senior cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, infrastructure architects, and experienced IT professionals working with IBM Cloud.
Do I need prior IBM Cloud experience?
Yes. A solid understanding of cloud computing, networking, virtualization, and IBM Cloud services is recommended.
Will the course include practical labs?
Yes. Participants will build enterprise cloud architectures, configure networking, deploy Kubernetes clusters, automate infrastructure, and implement security and monitoring through hands-on exercises.
Which IBM Cloud services are covered?
The course covers IBM Cloud VPC, Virtual Servers, Object Storage, IBM Kubernetes Service, Red Hat OpenShift, Code Engine, Cloud Databases, API Connect, IBM Cloud Monitoring, Key Protect, IBM Cloud Satellite, and Terraform.
What skills will I gain after completing this course?
You will learn to design, deploy, secure, automate, monitor, and optimize enterprise-scale IBM Cloud solutions using modern cloud architecture and operational best practices.
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