AWS bootcamp for beginners: course review

Our analysis

This is an introductory English-language AWS course for people who have never used the cloud and want to find their way around the console with security in mind from day one. We would recommend it mainly for the weight it gives to IAM (users, groups, roles and policies), the topic where beginners stumble most and the one that matters most for keeping an account safe.

Who it is for

• Complete cloud beginners who want to open and use their first AWS account.
• People preparing for the Cloud Practitioner exam who want hands-on console practice.
• Developers about to deploy their first project on AWS who need to understand permissions.

What it covers

• How the AWS cloud works and how its global infrastructure is organized.
• Creating an account and using the Free Tier safely.
• Guided navigation of the AWS Console.
• IAM in depth: users, groups, roles and policies.
• A tour of the main AWS service categories.

What to keep in mind

• The course is taught in English.
• The title promises basics to pro, but the description focuses on fundamentals, the console and IAM. Treat it as a starter course, not preparation for advanced certifications.
• According to the description, services are covered at the category level; working with EC2, S3 or Lambda in depth will need dedicated courses.
• Charges are possible even on the Free Tier. Set up a billing alert before starting the labs.

Where it fits in a path

You do not need any prior cloud knowledge to take it. It pairs well with our "AWS Cloud Practitioner certification" guide: the guide maps the exam and this course gives you console practice. What comes next depends on your profile: developers can move on to deploying applications as outlined in the "Web developer roadmap", and if security interests you, IAM is a direct foundation for "How to get started in cybersecurity". To choose your next course, see "How to choose a course on Udemy".

TintoDev analysis based on the course syllabus, approach and level. Check the free preview on Udemy before buying.