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Keep Cloud Computing Simple
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9 students

Keep Cloud Computing Simple

Learn cloud computing fundamentals using real-world analogies, a business case study, and hands-on Azure pricing
New
Created byLarry Watlington
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Define cloud computing using the NIST standard and distinguish between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service delivery models.
  • Identify the five NIST cloud characteristics and compare private, public, community, hybrid, and multi-cloud deployment models.
  • Analyze a business scenario to match cloud services to growth stages and estimate monthly infrastructure costs using a pricing calculator.
  • Describe the five Cloud Reference Model roles — Consumer, Provider, Auditor, Broker, and Carrier — and their responsibilities.
  • Evaluate cloud security trade-offs and identify key controls including IAM, Zero Trust, and network segmentation.

Course content

5 sections • 8 lectures • 1h 28m total length

  • Introduction8:00

Requirements

  • You will need to have a pulse... But other than that, nothing else.

Description

Are you confused by cloud computing jargon? This course cuts through the complexity and makes cloud simple.

Cloud computing is one of the most in-demand skills in today's job market, with cloud professionals earning between $100K and $200K annually. Yet most people are intimidated by the terminology, the technology, and the sheer number of service options available. This course was designed to change that.

Keep Cloud Simple uses real-world analogies, a relatable business case study, and straightforward explanations to help you understand cloud computing from the ground up — no prior technical experience required.

What You Will Learn:

  • The NIST definition of cloud computing and why it matters

  • How IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS differ — using a food delivery analogy you will never forget

  • How a small business (Aida's E-Z Tax Prep) grows from a home office to a 5,000-client hybrid cloud operation

  • How to read and use a cloud pricing calculator to estimate real infrastructure costs

  • The five essential NIST cloud characteristics and five deployment models

  • The roles of the Cloud Consumer, Provider, Auditor, Broker, and Carrier

  • Key cloud security trade-offs, controls, and architecture principles including IAM and Zero Trust

Who This Course Is For:

This course is ideal for business professionals, IT beginners, career changers, and anyone preparing for cloud or cybersecurity certifications. Whether you are exploring a career in cloud computing, managing a growing business, or simply trying to understand what your IT team is talking about — this course gives you the foundation you need.

Why This Course Stands Out:

Unlike dry, textbook-style courses, Keep Cloud Simple uses storytelling, visual diagrams, and a step-by-step business scenario to make every concept stick. By the end of this course, you will not just understand the cloud — you will be confident enough to talk about it, work with it, and build a career around it.

Enroll today and turn cloud confusion into cloud confidence.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for beginners who want to gain a fundamental understanding of Cloud computing

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