XWD2000 - AWS Academy Cloud Foundations 30 Contact Hours (offered as needed) Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy Cloud Foundations is the first course in a program of study designed to prepare students to take "industry-recognized" certification exams for the purpose of pursuing "in-demand" cloud computing careers. This online course concentrates on skills and attributes needed to obtain a foundational understanding of concepts related to cloud computing but without defining specific technical roles. Instruction includes an overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. As part of the instruction, AWS Academy courses are developed and maintained by AWS and instruction is given by AWS accredited educators. AWS Academy courses help students develop in-demand cloud computing skills by providing hands-on experience in the AWS Cloud and lessons based on actual industry scenarios. This course and its resources are aligned to the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification. The course includes videos and learning labs. Performance and knowledge will be assessed through quizzes at the end of each module.