Introduction to the Cloud - The basics in only 2 hours!

Learn the basics of the Cloud with no prior knowledge required. Ideal for beginners, management, and students.

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"Very informational and well put together. I appreciate the catering to new and fresh people with no technology experience at all." -Jayden

"Rick is dynamic, he takes complex subjects and brings them down to earth. Love all his courses and enjoyed this one!" -Bryant


Do you need to understand the basics of Cloud services? Have you found that many of the training resources out there use complex technical jargon that make it difficult to understand the basic concepts? If you need to get a basic understanding of the Cloud quickly and clearly, this is the course for you.

This course answers the questions:

  • What is the difference between Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
  • What are my options for Cloud providers?
  • What is serverless, and what are containers, and how are they different from Virtual Machines?
  • How can I use managed services to simplify and secure my cloud workloads?
  • What database and storage options are available in the cloud?

I have taught over 200,000 students across a variety of platforms, and I think anyone who needs to understand the Cloud will love this course. Most lectures in this course are 5 - 10 minutes long. This course gives you an understanding of the most critical knowledge areas of the Cloud.

If you need the basics of the Cloud, this course will give you a strong foundation and is the ideal starting point.

If you are a manager or administrator who needs a basic understanding of what the Cloud can do, this is the course for you!

Your Instructor


Rick Crisci
Rick Crisci

I am the owner of TrainerTests, and an official certified trainer for VMware and AWS.

I have delivered thousands of hours of official live training to my students, and I love teaching people new skills.

I am the founder of TrainerTests, which provides video training unlike any other company. I believe in using high quality illustrations and animations to simply complex concepts. in my courses you will get the technical depth that you need, with a focus on making sure that you completely understand the underlying concepts.

I have over 200,000 students across a variety of platforms, with multiple top-rated and best selling courses.


Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
This is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
If you choose to enroll in our Full Access subscription, you will get access to this, and all of my other courses for the duration of your subscription! If you enroll in this course only, you have unlimited access to this course for one year. As the course is updated, you will get access to all the latest changes and new materials.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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