Foundations of Cloud Computing and Cloud Native Architecture

Modern businesses rely on the cloud to scale, innovate, and deliver software faster than ever before. Understanding how cloud infrastructure operates is no longer optional for developers, engineers, and IT professionals. This text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to a confident practitioner who understands cloud models, architecture patterns, and modern deployment strategies. What you will learn: Understand foundational cloud service models and deployment strategies; Explore cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerization fundamentals; Learn the basics of Infrastructure as Code to automate environment setups; Apply modern observability concepts to monitor system health and performance; Implement zero-trust security principles and identity management in the cloud; Practice designing scalable, resilient systems using standard cloud design patterns. You will start with essential terminology and the core mechanics of cloud computing before moving on to practical cloud-native concepts and modern infrastructure management. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior cloud experience or technical background to get started. Begin your journey into the cloud today.