Cloud Computing Fundamentals
From On-Premise to Cloud — The Mental Model Shift
The framework
On-Premise → Cloud Mental Model
A structured decision model for evaluating and sequencing cloud migration using the 6 Rs: Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retire, Retain.
How you'll learn
Text-first. Practice-heavy. No video lectures.
15-minute text lessons
Short, dense reading you can finish between meetings — not hour-long video lectures.
Hands-on exercises
Apply the framework to a realistic scenario, right in the module where you learned it.
Quizzes & assessments
Check your judgment, not just your memory — most questions are situational.
Certificate on completion
Finish a course and get a shareable certificate, automatically.
About this course
Understand why cloud computing exists, how it works, and how to think in cloud-native patterns. This course builds the mental model you need before touching any cloud provider.
The project: Cloud Migration Decision Framework
Analyse a fictional company's on-premise infrastructure and produce a structured cloud migration recommendation using the 6 Rs framework.
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What Is Cloud Computing and Why Does It Matter?
30 min· Knowledge check - 2
The 6 Rs of Cloud Migration
30 min· Knowledge check - 3
Cloud Economics: CapEx vs OpEx and Total Cost of Ownership
30 min· Knowledge check - 4
Global Infrastructure: Regions, AZs, and Edge Locations
30 min· Knowledge check