Udemy – Keep Cloud Computing Simple By Larry Watlington

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