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Verified pricing
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: $59/month — Coursera Plus catalog access, including AWS Cloud Technical EssentialsIntroduction to Cloud Computing: $59/month — Coursera Plus catalog access, including Introduction to Cloud Computing
Offering / credential
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: Course · Shareable course certificate for the AWS-authored courseIntroduction to Cloud Computing: Course · Shareable course certificate for the IBM-authored course
Starting point
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: Beginner level · No prior cloud computing or AWS product knowledge required; Designed for learners with a technical background; AWS recommends Cloud Practitioner Essentials first for learners new to cloud or coming from a business backgroundIntroduction to Cloud Computing: Beginner level · Beginner-friendly introduction for learners seeking general cloud knowledge for school, business, or a career change
Workload
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: 2 weeks at 10 hours a weekIntroduction to Cloud Computing: 1 week at 10 hours a week

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AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: $59/month — Coursera Plus catalog access, including AWS Cloud Technical EssentialsAWS Foundations: Getting Started with the AWS Cloud Essentials: $35/month — Pluralsight Cloud+ individual plan access, including the Cloud library and this course; $294/year — Pluralsight Cloud+ annual individual plan access, including the Cloud library and this course; $55/month — Pluralsight Complete individual plan access, including every specialty plan and this Cloud course; $468/year — Pluralsight Complete annual individual plan access, including every specialty plan and this Cloud course
Offering / credential
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: Course · Shareable course certificate for the AWS-authored courseAWS Foundations: Getting Started with the AWS Cloud Essentials: Course · Pluralsight certificate of completion for a completed video course
Workload
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: 2 weeks at 10 hours a weekAWS Foundations: Getting Started with the AWS Cloud Essentials: 1 hour 6 minutes
Cost model
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: The certificate experience requires purchase; eligible learners may see a free trial or a full-course, no-certificate optionAWS Foundations: Getting Started with the AWS Cloud Essentials: The Cloud+ or Complete individual subscription includes the Cloud library; a free trial may provide temporary course access

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Coursera

AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

Beginner

Foundational AWS course introducing key cloud concepts and core AWS services.

Key facts

PlatformCoursera
LevelBeginner
Duration2 weeks at 10 hours a week
PricePlatform subscription: $59/month — Coursera Plus catalog access, including AWS Cloud Technical Essentials
CertificateCertificate available
Languageen
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Pluralsight

AWS Foundations: Getting Started with the AWS Cloud Essentials

Beginner

AWS-authored Pluralsight course introducing AWS Cloud architecture, terminology, and core service categories.

Key facts

PlatformPluralsight
LevelBeginner
Duration1 hour 6 minutes
PricePlatform subscription: $35/month — Pluralsight Cloud+ individual plan access, including the Cloud library and this course
CertificateCertificate available
Languageunknown
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Coursera

Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

Beginner

Introductory Google Cloud course covering compute, storage, networking, and IAM basics.

Key facts

PlatformCoursera
LevelBeginner
Duration6 hours
PriceSubscription — price unverified
CertificateCertificate available
Languageen
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Coursera

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Beginner

Beginner course on cloud service models, deployment models, and cloud adoption basics.

Key facts

PlatformCoursera
LevelBeginner
Duration1 week at 10 hours a week
PricePlatform subscription: $59/month — Coursera Plus catalog access, including Introduction to Cloud Computing
CertificateCertificate available
Languageen
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