Cloud Service Technologies - ICI003AS3AE - Opinto-opas

Cloud Service Technologies, 5 cr - ICI003AS3AE

Upcoming implementations

Cloud Service Technologies ICI003AS3AE-3005 13.01.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (VIRTUAL, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

The virtual introductory cloud course covers basic public cloud topics based on AWS (CLF-C02) and Azure (AZ-900) syllabi. In this specific implementation students can choose whether they want to study AWS or Azure materials. All materials and exam are in english language! This implementation is not meant to focus on vendor-specific technologies, but to provide a balanced introduction to general public cloud topics by giving students exposure to both AWS and Azure technologies through labs from both vendors. The virtual implementation has a time frame of 16 weeks, and studies must be concluded within that time.

The virtual course is delivered using mainly the methods outlined below:
- Self-study of the chosen course book
- Hands-on AWS and Azure laboratories from cloud vendor education learning environments
- Other materials from cloud vendor education learning environments
- Peer support on Teams

AWS focus path materials (comprehensive resources):
- Study book: O'Reilly eBook service (a couple of options)
- Learning resources for education: AWS Academy, lecture slides, videos, 8 labs, sandbox
- Lecture slides: Yes, in AWS Academy, covering 100% of topics
- Public learning resources: AWS Skill Builder

Azure focus path materials (ok resources):
- Study book: O'Reilly eBook service
- Learning resources for education: Microsoft Learn for Educators, 30 labs
- Lecture slides: Some exist, but are not available to students, covering 10% of topics
- Public learning resources: Microsoft Learn

Possible supportive methods for the virtual course studies may or may not include:
- Video recordings on course topics
- Additional provided materials
- Limited teacher support

Students will work on the following deliverables during the implementation of this course and can gather a total score ranging from 0 to 100 from the following components:
- Study notes (in finnish or in english): 0-25 points
- Learning environment laboratories: 0-25 points
- Exam in Haaga-Helia Exam system: 0-50 points

Learning material and recommended literature

Haaga-Helia specific course materials delivered from Moodle or Teams.
-Presentation Slides
-Lecturer Notes

Microsoft Azure Materials (Microsoft Learn for Educators learning environment)
-Laboratories
-Certification Specific Book (physical or online)

Amazon Web Services Materials (AWS Academy learning environent)
-Videos
-Presentation Slides
-Laboratories
-Certification Specific Book (physical or online)

...and other indicated material!

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

13.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
Groups
- VIRTUAL
- INSTRUCTED
- ITE4PAICI1
Teachers

Pekka Korpi-Tassi

Seats

15 - 30

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Cloud Service Technologies ICI003AS3AE-3003 13.01.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (ONLINE, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

13.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
Groups
- ONLINE
- EXCH
- ITE4PAICI1
Teachers

Pekka Korpi-Tassi

Seats

15 - 50

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Cloud Service Technologies ICI003AS3AE-3004 19.08.2024-13.12.2024 5 op (ONLINE, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

AWS Practitioner sertification course and
Project work and lectures, OR
Working life project or any other project participation

Learning material and recommended literature

Full AWS Academy Cloud Practitioner Certification Preparation Course with access to AWS Digital Certification materials and labs.
The course web pages
Online material AWS LMS and Moodle

Working life connections

Possible guest lecturers from international companies.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam at the end of implementation, timing and instructions in Moodle.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Possible guest lecturers from international companies.

Timing

19.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

Learning assignments

In Moodle and in AWS LMS

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024

Content scheduling

The course takes place over two periods (16 weeks)
Groups
- ONLINE
- EXCH
- ITE4PAICI1
Alternative learning methods

Accreditation of prior learning (APL) is observed on the course according to separate instructions

Teachers

Olavi Korhonen

Seats

15 - 50

Further information

Written summaries and assignments (passed/failed): 10%
AWS Cloud Foundations modules and labs: 10%
Project work: 30%
Exam: 50%
Practice exam: +5% (90% answers correct of the practice exam)
Completion of the Cloud Practitioner Certificate (During the course):+10%

In line with Haaga-Helia policy:
When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Cloud Service Technologies ICI003AS3AE-3002 15.01.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (ONLINE, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

AWS Practitioner sertification course and
Project work and lectures, OR
Working life project or any other project participation

Learning material and recommended literature

The course web pages
Online material AWS LMS and Moodle

Working life connections

Possible guest lecturers from international companies.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam at the end of implementation, timing and instructions in Moodle.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Possible guest lecturers from international companies.

Timing

15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

Learning assignments

In Moodle and in AWS LMS

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

Content scheduling

The course takes place over two periods (16 weeks)
Groups
- ONLINE
- EXCH
- ITE4PAICI1
Alternative learning methods

Accreditation of prior learning (APL) is observed on the course according to separate instructions

Teachers

Olavi Korhonen

Seats

15 - 50

Further information

Written summaries and assignments (passed/failed): 10%
AWS Cloud Foundations modules and labs: 10%
Project work: 30%
Exam: 50%
Practice exam: +5% (90% answers correct of the practice exam)
Completion of the Cloud Practitioner Certificate (During the course):+10%

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Cloud Service Technologies course is meant to introduce basic Cloud Concepts and General Cloud Information to anyone working in contemporary field of ICT.

This course should be taken by anyone who is planning to work in field of ICT, because Employers have a strong demand for skills related to the Public Cloud.

Note that this course alone doesn't make you cloud professional, cloud administrator or cloud developer. This course is meant for most people regardless of job role that they have or may have in the future in field of ICT.

-In the words of AWS: The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam is intended for individuals who can effectively demonstrate overall knowledge of the AWS Cloud, independent of a specific job role.

-In the words of Azure: Candidates for this (AZ-900) exam are technology professionals who want to demonstrate foundational knowledge of cloud concepts in general and Azure in particular. This certification is a common starting point in a journey towards a career in Azure.

Taking actual AWS or Azure certification examination (CFN-02 or AZ-900) is not mandatory part of this course, but historically AWS and Microsoft have provided free or discounted examination vouchers for students so that test can be optionally taken.

Completing pertinent Certification will give Employers a strong indication that you have proven knowledge about Public Cloud.

Course content is roughly the same whether teaching is delivered by using Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure Public Cloud vendor materials. Course content also have additional supportive Haaga-Helia materials that combines what AWS and Azure have to say on a given topic. Spoiler Alert: Basic Cloud Concepts and many many Cloud Services are absolutely the same between AWS and Azure (differences are mostly in technical specifics) so it makes sense to approach the course content from General Public Cloud Knowledge perspective.

If course content is delivered with Microsoft Azure materials then course help student to prepare for AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification examination: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/az-900/

If course content is delivered with Amazon Web Services materials then course help student to prepare for CLF-C02: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification examination: https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner/

Course delivery contains following top level topics:

Cloud Concepts
-Public Cloud Economics, Billing and Cost Management
-Public Cloud Global Infrastructure and Architectural Components
-Public Cloud Services: IAM & Security
-Public Cloud Services: Networking
-Public Cloud Services: Compute
-Public Cloud Services: Storage
-Public Cloud Services: Database
-Public Cloud Services: Governance, Management and Monitoring
-Overview of Cloud Adoption Framework
-Overview of Well Architected Framework

Delivery Methods

Course material language is english. Course teaching language is english on finnish depending on implementation.

Course is delivered by utilizing some of the applicable methods from the rough outline below (depending if it is contact or online implementation):
-Contact or Online Lectures
-Hands-on Laboratories
-Self Study
-Individual and/or Group Assignments
-Exam

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning will be evaluated on student basis. Content of RPL delivery will be designed together with the student, but typically RPL includes following components:
-Student provides the corresponding valid AWS/Azure Certification (AZ-900/CLF-C01, CLF-C02)
-Student prepares and delivers 30 minute lecture to class about topic agreed with teacher
-Student passes course exam

Haaga-Helia specific course materials delivered from Moodle or Teams.
-Presentation Slides
-Lecturer Notes

Microsoft Azure Materials (Microsoft Learn for Educators learning environment)
-Laboratories
-Certification Specific Book (physical or online)

Amazon Web Services Materials (AWS Academy learning environent)
-Videos
-Presentation Slides
-Laboratories
-Certification Specific Book (physical or online)

...and other indicated material!

Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives for this course are lightened version of AZ-900 and CLF-C02 syllabi.

-AZ-900 Syllabus: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/AZ-900
-CLF-C02 Syllabus: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-cloud-practitioner/AWS-Certified-Cloud-Practitioner_Exam-Guide_C02.pdf

Learning Objectives for this course do not require memorizing as many technical details as cloud vendor syllabi might indicate. Learning Objectives are on more general level, but identifying what are key Cloud Services for a given purpose by AWS or Azure is a Learning Objective.

Borrowing and generalizing some learning objectives from AWS CLF-C02 Syllabus gives a good starting point to define top level learning objectives for this course:
-Understand that Cloud is Data Center business for AWS and Azure.
-Explain the value of the Public Cloud.
-Understand and explain Cloud Deployment Models.
-Understand and explain Cloud Service Models.
-Understand and explain the Shared Responsibility Model.
-Understand Public Cloud Security best practices.
-Understand Public Cloud costs, economics, and billing practices.
-Describe and position the core Public Cloud services, including compute, network, database, and storage services.
-Identify applicable Azure/AWS Cloud Services for common use cases.
-Understand what is Azure/AWS Cloud Adoption Framework.
-Understand what is Azure/AWS Well Architected Framework.

Students will work on following deliveries during the implementations of this course and are able to gather 0 to 100 total score from the following components:

Assignments and Laboratories
- Assignments may contain Group and/or Individual Assignments
- Learning Environment Laboratories

Exam
- Typically single and multiple choice questions.
- Exam is graded according to 50% scale as must have a passing grade so that student can pass this course.

Students are graded according to following 50% scale:

- Score 0-49 = Grade 0 (Fail)
- Score 50-60 = Grade 1 (Learning Opportunity, Opportunity for Improvement)
- Score 61-70 = Grade 2 (Satisfactory)
- Score 71-80 = Grade 3 (Good)
- Score 81-90 = Grade 4 (Very good)
- Score 91-100 = Grade 5 (Excellent)

There are no strict prerequisites courses for this course, but it will help student if they have completed studies on following course(s):

-Introduction to ICT Infrastructure and Cloud Services (5 credits)

It will help student if they have exposure, experience and understanding about some or all of the following topics:

-Common Business System Structure (Web Tier, App Tier, Database Tier)
-Data Center Basics (Structure, Racks, Compute Blades, JBOD Blades, Networking)
-Computer Operation Basics (CPU, RAM, DISK, NIC)
-Virtualization Basics (Hypervisor, VCPU, VRAM, VDISK, VNIC, VNET)
-Operating System Basics (Windows, Linux, CLI: cmd, shell, bash and similar)
-Software Administration Basics
-Web Service Basics (Domain Name, DNS, TLS Certificates, HTTP/HTTPS, HTTP Requests, REST APIs)
-Networking Basics (Network Fundamentals, IP Address, Network Segmentation, Firewall)